Sublimer le sourire : composites antérieurs entre simplicité et innovation
Restoring radiance and harmony to smiles with direct composite resin restorations is a daily challenge where scientific rigor and artistic sensibility converge. Faced with the current abundance of materials and techniques, a simple, reproducible, and effective approach remains essential. Dr. Tommy Rocca, lecturer and clinical head at the Geneva University of Dentistry (CUMD), will present practical tips for optimizing layering and light management, as well as modern strategies for addressing more complex situations: fluorosis, diastemas, and conical teeth. Infiltration of white spots, the use of preformed matrices, and guided composite injection techniques open new perspectives, transforming complexity into a true creative opportunity. Participants will leave with concrete, immediately applicable clinical tools. A demonstration of the injectable technique is also planned.
Dr. Giovanni Tommaso Rocca obtained his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Pavia (Italy) in 2001, followed by his Bachelor of Dental Medicine degree from the University of Geneva (Switzerland) in 2004. He continued his training with a postgraduate diploma in Dental Medicine at the University of Geneva, completing a thesis on indirect restorations in 2010. Currently, Dr. Rocca serves as Clinical Head for undergraduate students and for the Master of Advanced Studies in Microinvasive Aesthetic Dentistry at the University of Geneva, positions he has held since 2013 and 2019 respectively. He has also been appointed Scientific Clinical Head and Privatdozent by the Faculty, attesting to his expertise and the recognition he enjoys in his field. In 2021, he obtained a PhD from ACTA in Amsterdam, with a thesis entitled "Optimizing the restoration of Dr. Rocca is a lecturer in "Posterior Endodontically Treated Teeth" under the direction of Prof. A. Feilzer. He has also been a Visiting Professor in the Master's program in Aesthetic Dentistry at the International University of Catalonia (UIC) in Barcelona since 2014. His research focuses primarily on indirect adhesive restorations and composite resins, areas in which he has published numerous articles in international peer-reviewed scientific journals. Alongside his academic activities, Dr. Rocca maintains a part-time clinical practice in a private office, where he dedicates himself mainly to adhesive restorations and aesthetic dentistry. His extensive experience and commitment to research and teaching have made him a recognized figure in the field of contemporary dentistry.