With the recent emphasis on preservation of tooth structure, cosmetic dentistry is moving from a more invasive towards a minimally invasive approach to attain long-term oral health while fulfilling the aesthetic expectations of the patient.

The development of newer biocompatible direct aesthetic restorative materials and techniques has enabled clinicians to provide durable restorations for an immediate and convincing aesthetic result in a short period of time, while adopting a more conservative treatment protocol.

This lecture will briefly highlight the paradigm shift in cosmetic dentistry, with a focus on the application of reliable biocompatible aesthetic restorative materials combined with a predictable finishing protocol to ensure long-term clinical success of direct cosmetic restorations. 3:00 - 4:30 - A minimally invasive approach to predictable direct cosmetic restorations with Dr. Shriju Joshi
. The demand for cosmetic dentistry has seen a continuous growth, fueled by media hype on smile aesthetics and the desire to attain the perfect smile. With the recent emphasis on preservation of tooth structure, cosmetic dentistry is moving from a more invasive towards a minimally invasive approach to attain long-term oral health while fulfilling the aesthetic expectations of the patient.

The development of newer biocompatible direct aesthetic restorative materials and techniques has enabled clinicians to provide durable restorations for an immediate and convincing aesthetic result in a short period of time, while adopting a more conservative treatment protocol.

This lecture will briefly highlight the paradigm shift in cosmetic dentistry, with a focus on the application of reliable biocompatible aesthetic restorative materials combined with a predictable finishing protocol to ensure long-term clinical success of direct cosmetic restorations.