Sinter, Glaze and Go: Not Just Possible, Imperative!
Note: This seminar is from a past LAB DAY show
There is much more to zirconia restorations than just milling and coloring. Al Fillastre, CDT, incorporates the concepts of function and occlusion into the designs in order to consistently produce successful and functional zirconia restorations without grinding and compromising strength and efficacy. He covers full arch vs. quads; full-frame vs. plastic articulators; proper use of 3Shape's Virtual Articulator; proper green-state finishing; a specific technique to ensure accurate shade matching; and the polishing/glazing of zirconia restorations.
Al Fillastre
Owner at CERAM-O-ARTS, INC · Lakeland, FL
Al Fillastre, CDT, owns Ceram-O-Arts Dental Laboratory in Lakeland, FL, which has been fully digital for over two years. He received his B.S. in Chemistry from Stetson University in 1975 and opened his own laboratory alongside...