Direct adhesive restoration of anterior teeth. Part 1. Fundamentals of excellence.

Contemporary composite resin materials have significantly evolved, facilitating the delivery of aesthetic and functional restorations. The predictability of this treatment modality has been significantly improved by the introduction of adhesive protocols. This three-part series proposes a simplified protocol and the fundamentals for minimally invasive, aesthetic, direct adhesive restorations of anterior teeth. The first part of this series offers an overview of the state-of-the-art relating to composite restorations, both in situations deemed to be relatively uncomplicated and those that are more challenging.