Hirata’s Tooth Bonding Art – Adhesive Composite Restorations: Concept and Technique (Audio Portuguese with English subtitles)

Course Overview

Presented by Professor Ronaldo Hirata, this web series is built around a genuinely step-by-step teaching approach: each composite restoration technique is broken down with an analysis of its underlying rationale and the specific challenges it presents, rather than demonstrated as a finished result. The program covers fundamental composite layering — dentin, chromatic, and achromatic enamel — for both anterior and posterior restorations.

Beyond standard layering, the curriculum addresses the modified low-shrinkage composite technique using fewer layers, along with simplified esthetic composite systems for more efficient daily practice. Dedicated lectures cover the concepts behind adhesive restoration strategy and specifically how to avoid post-operative sensitivity — a common complication that undermines otherwise well-executed restorations. Research conducted at NYU on polymer analysis, the biomechanical behavior of restorative materials, and dental adhesive performance is also presented, grounding the clinical technique in the underlying material science.

Delivered in Portuguese with English subtitles across 26 video lectures — including 7 hands-on tutorial videos for immediate practice — the course is designed so viewers can directly replicate Professor Hirata's techniques rather than only observe them.

What You'll Learn

• Composite layering technique (dentin, chromatic, achromatic enamel) for anterior and posterior teeth
• Modified low-shrinkage composite technique using fewer layers
• Simplified esthetic composite systems
• Adhesive restoration strategy and preventing post-operative sensitivity
• Research on polymer analysis and the biomechanical behavior of restorative materials

Who Is This Course For?

• Restorative dentists
• General dentists focused on composite restoration technique

Course Details

• Instructor: Professor Ronaldo Hirata
• Course format: Digital video course, including 7 hands-on tutorials
• Number of videos: 26
• Language: Portuguese with English subtitles