The aesthetic challenge: Direct or Indirect? Enhancing Smiles with Smart Restorative Choices.

Direct or indirect? This webinar explores the aesthetic, functional, and clinical considerations behind selecting the most appropriate restorative technique.

In modern restorative dentistry, achieving optimal aesthetics and long-term function often depends on selecting the right technique and materials. With advances in both direct and indirect restorative protocols, clinicians must now navigate a wide range of options, from direct techniques with composites to lab-fabricated ceramics.

This webinar will compare the indications, limitations, and workflows of direct vs. indirect aesthetic treatments. Through a series of clinical case examples, we will discuss decision-making criteria such as defect size, tooth preservation, material selection, and patient expectations. Emphasis will be placed on minimally invasive techniques, efficient protocols, and achieving natural-looking outcomes.

Participants will gain a deeper understanding of when to opt for chairside composite solutions versus laboratory-fabricated restorations, and how to execute both approaches with predictable results.

• Learning objective 1: Understand the clinical indications for direct vs. indirect aesthetic restorations.
• Learning objective 2: Explore the benefits and limitations of techniques such as injection moulding, composite layering, and ceramic veneers.
• Learning objective 3: Learn case selection criteria based on defect size, esthetic demands, and functional requirements.
• Learning objective 4: Review the clinical workflows for both direct and indirect restorations, including isolation, bonding, and finishing protocols.
• Learning objective 5: Discover tips to enhance efficiency and esthetic predictability in everyday restorative practice.