Mastering Direct Restorations 2027

Mastering Direct Restorations 2027 is organized by ADA NSW Centre for Professional Development and will be held on Mar 10, 2027 at ADA NSW Centre for Professional Development, St Leonards, New South Wales, Australia.

Course Overview:
This intensive, hands-on course is designed to enhance clinical confidence in using direct composites for anterior and posterior restorations. Participants will learn simplified layering techniques, material selection, anatomy and contouring, and finishing protocols to achieve durable and aesthetic outcomes.

Topics:

• Principles of successful direct restorations: types, indications, and preparation design
• Adhesion and isolation: bonding, moisture control, and polymerization stress management
• Shade selection and layering techniques for natural aesthetics
• Contouring, shaping, and creating surface texture
• Matrix systems and techniques for predictable proximal contacts
• Achieving functional and aesthetic occlusion

Learning Objectives:

• Choose the most suitable restorative materials for various clinical scenarios
• Apply effective bonding protocols for direct restorations
• Use layering techniques to achieve natural translucency and shade matching
• Reproduce accurate tooth morphology and surface anatomy
• Create lifelike surface texture and anatomical detail
• Perform finishing and polishing to ensure durable, aesthetic results