Part 2: Less is more. Minimally invasive LESS-ons
The delegate will review digital and analog shading techniques for direct and indirect restorations.  The need to blend as well as maximize bond strength drives modifications in both preparation and material depending on the intraarch and intratooth position and size.  Controlling tooth position especially when balancing spaces with pre-prosthetic orthodontics is critical, especially when a maxillary lateral incisor is involved.  Where should the peg lateral be placed for a harmonious result?  A predictable freehand approach to recreation of the lingual and proximal frames will be reviewed, before a treatise on various dentin layering approaches to fool the eye and add depth of character.  Finishing is a key element in creating undetectable restorations and armamentaria will be specified. What parts of the palatal aspect of upper anteriors is responsible for maximal strain in function and how do we best recreate these areas?  How do we address cracks in teeth and how do we know which ones are critical and which ones to leave? How do we use our Diagnodent intraoperatively to help in determining our caries removal end points? How critical is the use of Chlorhexidine in our bonding pr

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