This course will provide information on the fabrication of multiple preps scenarios that the technician faces daily. Emphasis will be on the perfectly balanced smile design, even when different substructures, thicknesses and materials are used. Solutions on implant constructions, bridges, single crowns, veneers and material selection will be discussed and presented. Areas such as digital photography, technique and skill will be addressed in order to provide a thorough understanding of comprehensive case treatment planning.
The objectives of this course are for the participant to be able to:
- Properly construct, design and handle procedures for glass ceramics, zirconium oxide and lithium disilicate and other state-of-the-art, sub-structure materials.
- Identify techniques and materials for aesthetic solutions in metal-free restoration.
- Increase the level of confidence in communicating with the dentist about high-tech materials.
- Increase skill level to handle complicated cases.
- Understand morphology, contour and anatomical details for enhanced anterior cosmetics.
- Utilizethe shaping techniques to improve a case with tooth proportion complications.
- Understand prep planning for a minimally invasive preparation design when dealing with challenging cases (diastema closures, proportion issues, rotations etc.)
This course is required to take the Master Technician Course.
This course is approved for credit by the National Board of Certification.
- Michael Milne, CDT
- Jurgen Seger, CDT
LVI Global is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. LVI Global designates this activity for 23 continuing education credits.
