Rim Tounsi¹, Mayada Jemâa²*, Mahdi Tlili³, Hend Ouertani⁴ and MB Khattech⁵

¹Resident, Department of Dental Medicine, Military Principal Hospital of Instruction, Laboratory of Dento-Facial Clinical and Biological Approach (ABCDF) LR12ES10, Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Monastir, Avicenne Avenue, Monastir, Tunisia
²Professor, Department of Dental Medicine, Military Principal Hospital of Instruction, Oral Health and Oro-Facial Rehabilitation Laboratory Research (LR12ES11), Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Monastir, Avicenne Avenue, Monastir, Tunisia
³Assistant Professor, Department of Dental Medicine, Military Principal Hospital of Instruction, Oral Diseases in the military UR17DN04, Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Monastir, Avicenne Avenue, Monastir, Tunisia

⁴Professor, Department of Dental Medicine, Military Principal Hospital of Instruction, Oral Diseases in the Military UR17DN04, Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Monastir, Avicenne Avenue, Monastir, Tunisia
⁵Professor, Department of Dental Medicine, Military Principal Hospital of Instruction, Oral Diseases in the military UR17DN04, Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Monastir, Avicenne Avenue, Monastir, Tunisia

*Corresponding Author: Mayada Jemâa, Professor, Department of Dental Medicine, Military Principal Hospital of Instruction, Oral Health and Oro-Facial Rehabilitation Laboratory Research (LR12ES11), Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Monastir, Avicenne Avenue, Monastir, Tunisia.

Received: March 11, 2025; Published: March 28, 2025

Abstract

This paper illustrates a protocol for esthetic restoration of fractured anterior teeth using direct composite stratification. Through two clinical cases, we demonstrate the importance of precision in color selection using the "button try-in" technique, meticulous preparation focusing on margin design, and controlled layering with nano-hybrid composite. The cases highlight the three-layer stratification technique to achieve natural translucency and masking of underlying discoloration. Key steps include rubber dam isolation, enamel and dentin shade selection, application of a universal adhesive, precise composite layering guided by a silicone index, and careful finishing and polishing. The described protocol, combining advanced adhesive materials and a systematic workflow, leads to predictable and esthetically pleasing outcomes in anterior restorations, ensuring durability and patient satisfaction

Keywords: Dental Esthetics; Anterior Tooth; Tooth Fractures; Dental Restoration; Composite Resins; Adhesive Dentistry; Color Matching

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Citation

Citation: Mayada Jemâa., et al. “Aesthetic Anterior Composite Stratification: A report of Two Cases" Acta Scientific Dental Sciences 9.4 (2025): 107-115.

Copyright

Copyright: © 2025 Mayada Jemâa., et al.. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.