Efficient diastema closure. Part 2: The incisal first technique (IFT) for larger diastema closure.

Researchers describe the incisal first technique, a direct composite method that closes larger front tooth gaps by establishing the incisal edge position first, then building composite sequentially to guide tooth proportion and contact point formation while preserving tooth structure and gingival health.

A plain-English summary of the study's own findings — we don't add our own claims or interpretation. Read the full paper for the complete methods and results, and apply your own clinical judgement.