Esthetics for the Ceramist; Work-Arounds for Common Restorative Issues

As the dental market continues to shift it is imperative that case challenges can be analyzed and a material solution or process can be utilized, providing a cost effective and esthetic smile. For all-ceramics it may be the challenge of masking a dark preparation or for modern PFM cases the lack of space and the need to filter the opaque to achieve a tooth-like appearance. In this workshop you will work with an anterior all-ceramic and posterior metal ceramic framework and learn how to overcome the most common issues and challenges presented to a ceramist. Learn how selecting the right restorative material can be chosen without compromising strength and tooth-like quality and beauty.

Learning Objectives:

• Selection of the right material for the right case; PFM, zirconia-oxide, lithium silicate.
• The understanding of porcelains and how effects shape the shade outcome of any restoration.
• Use of “transitioning layering” to achieve the appearance of a properly reduced prep for thin and narrow reductions.
• Manipulation of layering materials to create tooth-like appearances.
• Understanding framework design and support.
• Shade matching throughout the layering process using a spectrophotometer.
• Evaluate framework appearance; color of material thickness, and translucency.

Details:

Instructor: Bill Mrazek, CDT, BS

Tuition: $275

Time: 8:00am – 5:00pm

Skill Level: All

CE: 8 CE Credit Hours

Method: Lecture & Hands-On