This is a live-patient, advanced training program focuses on creating a more superior aesthetic restoration. Participants will be instructed in techniques for taking a case from good to outstanding through the hands-on portion of the program. Each technician will fabricate an 8-10 unit all-porcelain case. Upon completion, you will have the opportunity to see all the cases presented in the actual patient.
This superb learning experience provides the attendee with the invaluable opportunity to network with knowledgeable dentists who are looking for superior restorations.
The objectives of this course are for the participant to be able to:
- Utilize the cut-back technique for ultimate aesthetics.
- Understand more successful case planning.
- Understand shape determination and texturing details.
- Define incisal characterization and incisal build-ups.
- Use techniques to achieve more natural contouring.
- Discuss shades: analysis, matching and blending.
- Complete the proper surface preparations for various restorative materials prior to cementation.
- Better understand the use of current cementation materials and procedures.
- Utilize effective glazing and polishing.
- Recognize the importance of correct ingot selection.
- Understand form, contour, anatomy and function, with special emphasis on surface texture for proper light reflective and deflective angles.
A passing grade is required in this course along with completion of Neuromuscular Tech, Core I, Full Mouth Waxing, Smile Design and LVI Smile Design II – The Ultimate Solution for Complex, Comprehensive Cases. At the completion of this course and confirmed eligibility, participants can take the LVI Technician exam to earn the distinction of LVI Fellow.
- Michael Milne, CDT
- Jurgen Seger, CDT
- LVI Smile Design II – The Ultimate Solution for Complex, Comprehensive Cases – A course of study that addresses: shape determination, incisal characterization and build-ups, natural contouring, texturing details, shades: analysis, matching and blending and effective glazing and polishing. The technician will also be able to recognize the importance of correct ingot selection, and understand form, contour, anatomy and function, with special emphasis on surface texture for proper light reflective and deflective angles.
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 26.5 continuing education credits.
