044 Beyond the Shade Guide: Mastering Direct Restorations with Dr. Bora Korkut

Get the latest information on the 6th International Symposium here: https://tinyurl.com/nhhc5anxIn this episode of the All Pulp No Fiction Dental Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Bora Korkut for a deep and energetic conversation spanning culture, dentistry, photography, and clinical philosophy. Fresh from his hands-on courses in Japan, Dr. Korkut reflects on the unique spirit of Japanese dentistry, his academic path, and why combining research with clinical practice keeps him inspired. We dive into one of his favorite topics—shade matching—as he breaks down the science behind color selection, the power of cross-polarized photography, and how modern composite materials simplify aesthetic challenges. He also discusses treatment planning mistakes, the importance of isolation, curing, materials, and instrumentation, as well as his approach to direct vs. indirect restorations, minimally invasive workflows, and pre-restorative aligner therapy. Finally, Dr. Korkut offers advice for young dentists and shares why the upcoming 6th International GC Symposium is an event no clinician should miss.Dr. Bora's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.borakorkut/Papers Mentioned in the Interview:Paraflash Photography Technique: A Novel Paraflash-Softbox Setup for Standardized Anterior and Posterior Intraoral Photography. ( Link: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/376811418_A_Novel_Paraflash-Softbox_Setup_for_Standardized_Anterior_and_Posterior_Intraoral_Photography_Anterior_ve_Posterior_Standardize_Intraoral_Fotograflama_icin )Effect of prerestorative short-term clear aligner therapy in restorative treatment planning. (Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37179153/ )