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MiCD Approach to Predictable Class IV Restorations 

Simplified and Complex layering methods in direct composite restorations are very challenging procedures specially when restoring Class IV restoraions. This workshop will focus a predictable restorative approach with Resin Stratification Techniques to mimic natural tooth anatomy and achieve life-like restorations applying “MiCD -Minimally Invasive Cosmetic Dentistry” restorative protocol. In this workshop, participants will have the opportunity to 

• restore a fractured central incisor that replicates natural anatomy and shade. 
• apply  the “MiCD restorative protocol with the Beautifil range of bio-mimetic resins 
• contour and polish the restoration to achieve life-like aesthetics.  

At the end of the workshop participants should have a better underatanding on how to blend the different resins to achieve desired aesthetic outcomes and exerience a simplified method of finishing and polishing a direct anterior restoration. 

Speaker profile 

Dr. Sonny Burias graduated from the University of East, College of Dentistry in 1992. He joined private practice in 1994 and has over twenty-four years of clinical experience with a special interest in the field of aesthetic clinical dentistry. He is the past President of the Philippine Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry (PAED 2010- 2012), Assistant Treasurer of the Asian Academy of Esthetic Dentistry (AAAD) 2016-2018 and is still an active member of the Philippines aesthetic dental society. Dr. Sonny has been a keen advocate of clinical skill-based programs to enable general practitioners to continually upgrade themselves and the quality of care that they provide to their patients. He has completed the Post-Graduate Esthetic curriculum at University of California Los Angeles (UCLA School of Dentistry) in October.

2011 and pioneered the CONTINUING EDUCATION (C.E.) program tie-up with University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) on Restorative and Prosthodontic dentistry for the Philippine Academy of Esthetic Dentistry (PAED) members and students. He is also a fellow of the Pierre Fauchard academy.

He is also a frequent lecturer on the essential principles of Esthetic Dentistry, Precise Tooth Preparation, Case Presentation and Analysis at the Philippine Academy of Esthetic Dentistry (PAED ESTHETIC 101 course), different dental chapters and Philippine Annual Dental Convention as well as internationally since 1998. Dr. Burias is one of the key MiCD (Minimally Invasive Cosmetic Dentistry) Advocators who have been involved in the MiCD movement since it started in 2010.

Currently, he runs a Private practice, “DENTAL STUDIO” by Dr. Sonny Burias and Associates at Ramon Magsaysay Ctr. in Mania Philippines and “DENTAL STUDIO - Burias, Ong, Miclat and Associates” at Taguig City.