Have you actually looked back at your long-term cases to see how layering compares to injection moulding?

Is traditional freehand layering still your go-to for anterior composite aesthetics?

Are you using it because it gives the best result — or just because that’s how you were trained?

In this episode, Dr. Marco Maiolino joins Jaz Gulati for a meaty discussion about injection moulding—a technique that’s changing the game in anterior composites (and posterior!)

This isn’t about trends. It’s about clinical outcomes.

We’ve all admired the beauty of layered composites—translucency, halo, the “natural” look. But after 5, 7, or even 10 years… do they hold up?

Dr. Maiolino brings over a decade of follow-up data—and the results might surprise you.

• When in doubt between two shades (e.g., A1 vs. A2), always choose the lighter shade. Higher-value shades blend better and result in higher patient satisfaction.
• Techniques: Use the composite button method and black-and-white photography to objectively evaluate shade blending.
• Outcome: Lighter shades minimize the risk of patient dissatisfaction and rework.