Study Design
Meta-analysis, case reports, retrospective, prospective and randomized
studies with qualitative and/or quantitative analysis were included.
Initially, keywords were determined by searching the DeCS tool
(Descriptors in Health Sciences, BIREME base) and then verified and
validated by the MeSH System (Medical Subject Headings, the US National
Library of Medicine) to achieve a consistent search.
The present study was about a description and technical report on direct
restoration of anterior teeth followed by a literary review. The main
descriptors (Mesh Terms) used were “Restoration. Composite resin.
Anterior teeth. Class IV anterior teeth. Direct restorative
technique ”. For further specifications, the description “Direct
restorative technique ” for refinement was added during the research,
following the rules of CARE - Case Reports Guidelines. Available at:
https://www.care-statement.org/). The bibliographic search was
carried out through online databases: PUBMED, SCOPUS, COCHRANE LIBRARY
AND GOOGLE SCHOLAR. The deadline and related research were set, covering
all available literature on virtual libraries.