Porcelain Veneers on Refractory & Non-Invasive Veneers with Olivier Tric

Join Olivier Tric for a two-day hands-on course in New Orleans and experience his philosophy, methodology and passion, and master his techniques. He believes porcelain veneers are the best restorative solution for approaching the beauty of nature and so he will be demonstrating and describing in detail his entire technique for these type of restorations, from the preparation of the cast to the etching of the ceramic.

Every high end restoration begins with quality model work, and the alveolar model is the support of choice when creating refractory porcelain veneers in our laboratory. Olivier will be giving an overview of model preparation and its importance. Olivier will then be showcasing his techniques for both porcelain veneers and non-invasive veneers to achieve magnificent results. Non-invasive veneers will be a unique facet of the course as it can be technically more sensitive, yet can truly change a patient’s smile both in aesthetic and function with minimal to no tooth preparation.

 This will be an intensive and rich two days, covering all the key steps in the fabrication process while also encouraging the attendees to ask questions throughout the day to facilitate discussion and exchange. Everyone will have a chance to provide insight and their own experiences, and Olivier will be providing tips and tricks to achieve the quintessence of the optical properties of the material and to solve any situation you may encounter in your own laboratory. 

The following steps will be covered in depth:

• Techniques to mask dark substrates without compromising aesthetic

• Using the color of the preparation to your advantage

• Shade taking techniques and intra-oral photography basics

• Layering techniques to control your color and mimic the subtleties of nature

• Creating internal effects to create depth and enhance the dynamic of the porcelain

• Contouring and texturing to match natural dentition, and to create illusion of different shapes and sizes of teeth to add harmony to the smile

• Glazing and mechanical polishing to achieve perfect luster

• Etching techniques to encourage a stronger bond and clinical longevity