Natural Shapes: From Blueprint to Reality presents the latest concepts in restorative dentistry, where biology, morphology, and digital technology merge to achieve predictable, patient-specific outcomes. Featuring contributions from Eric Van Dooren’s closest collaborators and former mentees, this special edition celebrates the legacy of one of dentistry’s most influential educators and innovators.Contents

Goals and Indications for FP1 Restorations
Papilla Killers: Seven Common Clinical Mistakes That Compromise Soft Tissue Architecture
Planning Challenges in FP1 Cases: Three Distinctive Scenarios for Full-Arch Restoration
Digitally Guided Soft Tissue Support for Immediate Tooth Replacement Healing Guided by Design
The One Profile Concept: A New Way to Approach Molars
Shape Selection and Root Morphology: Starting with the End in Mind
MaPS. Margin Position Determined by Shape: Digital Planning for Gingival Harmony
Design-Based Approach to Complex Restorative and Surgical Treatment
From Vision to Reality: Using the Final Design to Guide and Validate Every Step of Multidisciplinary Treatment
Design Meets Anatomy: Morphology-Driven Digital Treatment Planning. Orthodontics and Orthognathic Surgery as a Foundation for Restorative Treatment
Digital Strategies for Treating Severe Esthetic Failures in Cases with Multiple Implants
Utilizing Digital Tools for Retreatment of Severe Esthetic Complications
Digitally Driven Excellence: Presentation of Two Workflows for Direct Composite Restoration
The Digital Blueprint: Guiding Shape and Controlling Thickness in Direct Composite Restorations

Authors included:Wael Att • Adrian Argint • Ioan Barbur • Lenu Boca • Florin Bratiloveanu • Paulo Fernando Mesquita de Carvalho • Victor Clavijo • Willy Clavijo Junior • Florin Cofar • Zinonas Evagorou • Gustavo Giordani • Marcelo Giordani • Eduardo Groisman • Gabriella Iascou • Dovydas Kubaitis • Gabriela Lascu • Nazarii Mazurak • Ivanel Mihai • David Norré • Alexander Nikolov • Emil Nikolov • Antonia Nikolova • Thiago Ottoboni • Ivaylo Pashov • Stavros Pelekanos • Ioana Popp • Adrian Roman • Vladyslav Romaniuk • Stoyan Rusev • Andrii Savchuk • Deniels Scrob • Venceslav Stankov • Maryah Teixeira • Joester Tolfo • Anatoliy Tokar • Eric Van Dooren • Ani Vasileva