5 Successful Tips for Long-Term Composite Success | Dr. Tanya Sue Maestas

Join Dr. Tanya Sue Maestas for this educational webinar, “5 Successful Tips for Long-Term Composite Success: Predictable Strategies for Durable Direct Restorations.” In this presentation, Dr. Maestas shares practical clinical strategies for achieving predictable, durable composite restorations, covering isolation, adhesive protocols, material selection, placement techniques, matrix systems, curing, and more. Please Note: This is a previously recorded webinar that we are making publicly available for educational purposes. This webinar is not eligible for Continuing Education (CE) credit. This webinar was sponsored by Shofu and Dentist in the Know. Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction & Welcome 03:30 – Meet Dr. Tanya Sue Maestas 06:49 – Introduction to Composite Success 10:00 – Learning Objectives & Common Restoration Failures 12:57 – Isolation Strategies 19:14 – Rubber Dam: The Gold Standard 24:21 – Clamps & Isolation Equipment 28:10 – Composite Placement Techniques 33:14 – Alternatives to Rubber Dam Isolation 38:12 – Materials & Adhesive Selection 41:01 – Split Dam Technique & Photography 41:46 – Bonding Systems 44:32 – Selective Etching 48:26 – Composite Material Choices 53:16 – Shofu Composite Materials 57:27 – Shade Selection & Material Handling 01:01:24 – Preparation & Layering Techniques 01:09:20 – Matrix Systems 01:13:49 – Deep & Subgingival Margins 01:17:26 – Curing Lights & Polymerization 01:21:23 – Advanced Matrix Techniques 01:23:56 – Final Clinical Pearls & Q&A 01:26:26 – Closing Remarks 📺 Make sure you subscribe to catch new episodes live every Wednesday at 8pm ET! 🌐 Check out our brand new website: https://dentistsintheknow.com 🌟 Stay up to date on all the latest dental trends when you follow the DINKs: https://fanflet.com/dinks/social