Ceramic Laminates And Contact Lenses: Analog And Digital

Theoretical – Laboratory

Objective

Present theoretical and practical information necessary for the complete realization of metal-free ceramic prostheses and dental “contact lenses” in the analog and digital methods. Recent planning techniques for fixed prostheses in anterior and posterior teeth, dental preparations, different techniques for molding and scanning, esthetic-functional provisionals, classifications, and indications of ceramic systems, surface treatment, and detailed cementation protocol will be discussed.

Program Content

Aesthetic planning in anterior teeth;

Digital smile planning;

Treatment indications for direct and indirect aesthetic restorations;

The art and importance of photography in Dentistry;

The importance of reverse planning with diagnostic waxing;

Conservative preparation techniques for metal-free restorations;

Immediate dentin sealing;

Molding and scanning techniques for aesthetic restorations;

Immediate provisional restorations with greater predictability of results;

Concepts about full-crown restorations on anterior and posterior teeth, ceramic veneers, “contact lenses”, inlays, onlays, overlays, endocrown;

Current ceramic systems: classifications and indications;

Surface treatment for adhesive cementation of ceramics, composite resins and ceromers;

Current resin cement: when and how to use correctly;

Cementing techniques demonstrated step by step;

Functional occlusal adjustments;

Comparison of the analog and digital protocol in the manufacture of ceramic restorations.

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