Continuing Dental Education Course Index

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Another Use for Anterior BruxZir® Solid Zirconia Restorations Course Objectives (4 CE Credits): One of the most difficult situations restorative dentists face in clinical practice is treating a patient with tetracycline-stained teeth. Zirconia, which has recently become a popular dental material due to its high strength, resistance to fracture and ability to mask discolored underlying tooth structure, is well suited to these types of cases – especially if the patient shows increased wear or has broken other ceramic restorations. In this presentation, Dr. Michael DiTolla demonstrates the placement of BruxZir® Solid Zirconia crowns in the anterior to esthetically restore a patient with severe tetracycline staining and an extreme bruxing habit. Participants who view the presentation will acquire useful clinical information on many topics, including: an anesthesia technique benefitting both dentist and patient; the Reverse Preparation Technique; gingival retraction using cord vs. paste systems prior to impression-taking; indirect temporization using BioTemps® Provisionals, including relining and cementation techniques; placement of BruxZir Solid Zirconia crowns in the anterior; demonstrations and recommendations of dental instruments and materials; tips for achieving better-fitting crowns with improved esthetics. View Course
Implant Considerations in the Esthetic Zone Course Objectives (2 CE Credits): With increasing emphasis on ideal esthetic outcomes in implant cases, clinicians require a firm understanding of the biological considerations needed to produce predictable results. Dr. Siamak Abai summarizes considerations with regard to peri-implant soft tissue, gingival biotype and other key characteristics clinicians should account for when treatment planning in the esthetic zone. He further explains the vital role of proper implant placement, site preparation and the role of a properly planned provisional in managing soft tissue, mitigating bone loss and, ultimately, providing a successful esthetic and functional outcome. Topics include: surgical treatment planning for a predictable restorative outcome; assessing the health and stability of peri-implant soft tissue; importance of maintaining a constant gingival dimension; proper implant selection with regard to cervical width; classifications and effect of gingival biotype; protocol for effectively managing soft tissue through temporization; benefits of immediate placement and provisionalization; and determination of the appropriate healing duration. View Course
I Have a CBCT Scan – Now What Do I Do? Restoring the Edentulous Maxilla with Dental Implants Course Objectives (2 CE Credits): For clinicians entering the increasingly popular world of implant dentistry, a full understanding of the risks, benefits, limitations and anatomic considerations involved is crucial. To ensure the best result possible, dentists should visualize the completed restoration up front. Dr. Timothy Kosinski explains how modern technology is making surgical implant procedures more predictable and accessible, presenting an edentulous maxillary case that demonstrates how digital technology is simplifying the placement, positioning and angulation of implants. Topics include: anatomic landmarks and structures to consider when treatment planning; use and application of digital radiography in implant dentistry; methods and tools for ensuring proper position, angulation and depth of implants; advantages of CBCT scanning and planning software in diagnosing a case; CBCT scanning and digital treatment planning protocol; factors to consider when immediately loading an implant; process for fabricating a surgical guide from an existing denture; modern treatment planning tools, techniques and technology; and protocol for treating edentulous patients with implant-retained overdentures. View Course
Clinical Benefits of the Inclusive® Tooth Replacement System Course Objectives (2 CE Credits): With the advent of the Inclusive® Tooth Replacement System, practitioners can utilize prefabricated custom temporary components to provide patient-specific temporization and contoured healing, and a matching custom impression coping that communicates final gingival architecture to the dental laboratory. Add to these the implant, surgical drills, a prosthetic guide, final custom abutment and final restoration, and this solution incorporates all of the principal components needed to place, provisionalize and restore the implant. With their in-depth look at this new product and service, Drs. Bradley Bockhorst and Darrin Wiederhold examine the following features and benefits: restorative-driven predictability; streamlined workflow; custom temporization with clinical adaptability; enhanced communication of gingival architecture; and comprehensive package with built-in savings. View Course
NobelProcera® Zirconia Indications & Clinical Techniques Course Objectives (2 CE Credits): This presentation features three different clinical cases that will provide a closer examination at the consistency, esthetics and strength of this zirconia restoration. It will also feature some of the latest clinical equipment and techniques used. Participants that complete the presentation will acquire useful information in many areas, including the following: approach of single-unit anterior crowns with NobelProcera Zirconia crowns; use of NobelProcera Zirconia for anterior bridges with ovate pontic receptor site; combination of no-prep veneers and single-unit crowns on one case; demonstration of the Reverse Preparation Technique and other tooth preparation techniques; retraction methods, including cord-packing, for highly acceptable impressions; many practice tips to help achieve desired esthetic outcomes; and several recommendations of dental instruments and materials. View Course
No-Prep Vivaneers™ With Prismatik ThinPress™ Course Objectives (2 CE Credits): This presentation shows the necessary clinical steps for achieving desired results when placing veneers without any tooth reduction; the patient received 10 no-prep veneers. Participants that complete the presentation will acquire useful information in many areas, including the following: types of cases for which a no-prep approach is possible; veneer try-in; preparing the tooth and veneer for bonding; etching tips; veneer placement and seating tips; cementation tips; cleanup and adjustment tips; finishing, polishing materials and techniques; and discussion about open and closed gingival embrasures. View Course
Unique Use of No-Prep Veneers to Correct Multiple Esthetic Concerns Course Objectives (2 CE Credits): This presentation shows what can be accomplished despite many esthetic challenges. An interesting "before" and "after" for an appreciative dental-phobic patient was realized. Although only a few veneers are involved, and more esthetic options were available, learn about the specific goals that the patient had in mind and see why the patient's friends and family were impressed with the finished result. This case demonstrates that, although a perfect restorative solution may not always be possible, given the constraints, a practitioner need not be disappointed in the results. Participants that complete the presentation will acquire useful information in many areas, including the following: a discussion of the patient's goals and objectives and selection of restorative option; a unique use of veneers to correct an esthetic problem in a single visit without any tooth preparation; shade and cement considerations; preparing the teeth for etching and bonding; veneer placement, seating and cementation tips; and cementing, curing, cleanup and polishing tips. View Course
Pre-Preparation Contouring to Achieve Ideal Archform With IPS Empress® Veneers Course Objectives (4 CE Credits): This case presentation provides an opportunity to demonstrate how to achieve the results that the patient desired without the use of orthodontics. Clinical considerations from treatment planning to the placement of laboratory-fabricated (IPS Empress®) porcelain veneers is provided. Participants that complete the presentation will acquire useful information in many areas, including the following: considering the patient's objectives and a clinical assessment of the case; the advantages of pre-preparation planning and contouring; using a putty/wash matrix to quickly fabricate provisionals; fabrication and finishing of temporaries; reverse prep, blending depth cuts, refining gingival margins, cord packing, impression techniques and many other practice tips and observations; veneer try-in and the steps that are involved in placing and cementing veneers; bonding technique tips: etching, seating, initial (tack and wave) curing, clean-up, methods of removing resin cement and final cure; and finishing, presenting and analyzing before-and-after results. View Course
Simplifying Combination Casework Course Objectives (4 CE Credits): Understand and effectively deal with difficult and challenging oral situations, confidently deliver upper and lower combination cases with greater confidence, and improve your ability to rehabilitate many commonly-encountered dental situations in a manner that may be less expensive for the patient, compared to other restorative options. Participants that complete the presentation will acquire useful information in many areas, including the following: a better understanding of combination casework in practice; evaluating framework designs for three clinical situations and delivering six removable partials; selecting a removable partial dentures solutions without sacrificing esthetics; techniques for improving pick-up and edentulous impressions, and taking better bites; choice and use of equipment, materials and supplies; understanding and using types of attachments, rests and clasps, as well as making adaptation patterns; and understanding and implementing effective techniques for delivering combination casework. View Course
The Clinical Case Compendium 2 Course Objectives (2 CE Credits): The Clinical Case Compendium 2 is a compilation video featuring individual cases that were previously unreleased. This presentation will showcase several cases that involve restorations using no-prep and minimal-prep Vivaneers, Procera Zirconia crowns, upper & lower partials, Captek B&I crowns, and BioTemps. Participants that complete the presentation will acquire useful information in many areas, including the following: use of no-prep and minimal-prep veneers; reduction amount according to unique reduction guide; approach of single-unit anterior crown with Procera Zirconia crown; fabricating upper and lower partial dentures with Glidewell design service; versatility of Captek B&I in posterior and anterior crowns; demonstrations of tooth preparation and retraction techniques for highly acceptable impressions; and many demonstrations and recommendations of dental instruments and materials. View Course
Vivaneers™ No-Prep Veneers Utilizing Minor Orthodontic Procedures Course Objectives (2 CE Credits): This clinical presentation aims to address the correction of a severe crossbite for the placement of no-prep veneers. With the help of an appliance from Space Maintainers Laboratory, watch as Dr. Michael DiTolla performs minor orthodontics to bring teeth into a Class I relationship so that gingival recontouring may be performed and Vivaneers No-Prep Veneers may be placed. Participants that complete the presentation will acquire useful information in many areas, including the following: unique treatment for the correction of a severe crossbite; treatment plans and appliances available through Space Maintainers Laboratory; timeline, and detailed appointment guidelines, for treatment of minor orthodontics; use of the BioTemps Provisional as a stent for gingival recontouring; veneer placement, seating and cementation tips; cementing, curing, cleanup and polishing tips; and several recommendations of dental instruments and materials. View Course
BioTemps® Clinical Techniques for Indirect Temporization Course Objectives (2 CE Credits): This presentation covers the use of laboratory-fabricated provisionals treatment planning (number of teeth, abutments, pontics, tissue levels, keeping or opening the bite), tooth preparation, fitting and cementing temporaries, and provides practice tips about shade selection, filling out the prescription, and using temporaries as a guide for laser remodeling of soft and hard tissue. Several cases are utilized to illustrate the adjustment, placement and finishing of a laboratory-fabricated provisional restoration. Practitioners that complete the presentation will learn the following: provisional basics, 101: accomplishing enough reduction, prescribing, fitting, relining, adjusting, cementing; using temporaries as a healing matrix to promote gingival health; tips on creating an ovate pontic receptor site; preserving the papilla by opening up embrasures and cleaning up cement; whether to splint temporaries and where to break into segments; establishing and capturing a new bite relationship; sequential tooth-prepping and relining of temporaries by segmenting a case; use of temporaries as a guide for soft tissue and osseous re-contouring; and use of temporaries, after final adjustments, as a template for permanent restorations. View Course
Cone Beam Computed Tomography: Applications in Diagnostic Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology and Pathology Course Objectives (2 CE Credits): Recent advancements in Cone Beam (CBCT) scanners have resulted in much greater utilization of this technology as a diagnostic and treatment planning tool. Three-dimensional imaging is rapidly becoming a standard of care in dentistry. This presentation by Dr. Parish Sedghizadeh includes: a brief introduction to conventional CT and CBCT scanning technology; an overview of the use of CBCT scans in various fields of dentistry including diagnosis and treatment planning for implants; a brief refresher on common pathology including osteonecrosis of the jaw secondary to bisphosphonate use; and a discussion on medical-legal liability and CT scans. View Course
BruxZir® Solid Zirconia Crowns & Bridges Clinical Indications and Scientific Validation Course Objectives (2 CE Credits): The clinical indications of BruxZir material continue to expand as science validates the benefits of this proprietary material. In a new clinical DVD, "BruxZir Solid Zirconia Crowns & Bridges Clinical Indications and Scientific Validation," Dr. Michael C. DiTolla shares two new anterior BruxZir crown cases and a BruxZir roundhouse bridge case. After watching this program, the clinician will gain an understanding of: the benefits of BruxZir Solid Zirconia monolithic restorations; the latest scientific studies on BruxZir Solid Zirconia and the material's latest improvements; the expanded indications for BruxZir Solid Zirconia material; and the clinical steps for preparing, cementing, adjusting, polishing and removing BruxZir restorations. View Course
Update 2011 – The Rapid Anesthesia, Reverse Preparation & Two-Cord Impression Technique Course Objectives (2 CE Credits): This presentation discusses and demonstrates these three techniques, which you may want to try and use on every case. Participants that complete the presentation will acquire useful information in many areas, including the following: indications for the rapid anesthesia technique and the benefits for both doctor and patient; a preparation technique for consistently reliable results; capturing the perfect impression: a detailed analysis of both good and bad impression examples; step by step – mandibular molars to maxillary incisors – techniques that work for you and the lab; discussion of no-prep veneers to esthetically finish your cases; before and after images, close-up photography and powerful graphics to demonstrate key points; many practice tips for better fitting crowns with improved esthetics; and demonstrations and recommendations of dental instruments and materials. View Course
Restorative Driven Implant Solutions Utilizing the Latest Technology Course Objectives (2 CE Credits): The importance of planning from day one for implant placement and soft tissue healing helps doctors achieve prosthetic goals for the patient. Being able to visualize the finished case prior to starting is even more relevant today, given patient expectations with regard to efficiency and outcome. Due to recent advancements in dental technology, it is now easier than ever before. With CBCT-aided diagnoses and treatment planning, general dentists can predictably and virtually place implants using the latest computer software. The use of surgical guides based on a virtual plan has made procedures predictable and less invasive for the patient. Often, flapless surgical procedures can be used, which further minimizes healing time and patient discomfort. In his written case reports and accompanying video, Dr. Timothy Kosinski addresses these key concepts: CAD technology; digital treatment planning; implant dentistry for general dentists; surgical guides; improved, early soft tissue contouring for ideal emergence profiles; patient-specific custom materials for superior restorations; the Inclusive® Tooth Replacement System (Glidewell Laboratories); eliminating common fears in implant dentistry; and determining exact costs up front. View Course
BruxZir®: Virtually Bulletproof What is it? Why does it work? Course Objectives (2 CE Credits): BruxZir® Solid Zirconia, a full-contour zirconia crown or bridge with no porcelain overlay, is made from zirconium oxide powder. Its chemical composition makes BruxZir nearly bulletproof. In this material science overview, Glidewell Laboratories Senior Director of Research & Development Robin Carden discusses the unique properties that make partially stabilized zirconia ideal for dental restorations: high flexural strength; high fracture toughness, or K1C value; great resistance to thermal shock; and color and translucency. View Course
Simple Splint Therapy Utilizing Hard/Soft Occlusal Splints Course Objectives (2 CE Credits): According to Dr. Gordon Christensen, one night of bruxing is equivalent to 100 days of normal tooth wear. Yet, in light of this fact, many doctors ignore the issue or feel unequipped to tackle this problem. This presentation explores the serious tooth damage caused by bruxism and clenching, and offers treatment options through preventive oral appliances. Participants that complete the presentation will acquire useful information in many areas, including the following: indications for lab-fabricated hard/soft bite splints; how to take an impression for an occlusal splint; in-office fabrication of a hard/soft occlusal splint; contouring, smoothing and polishing of cut areas; recommended thermoforming units for convenient fabrication of splints; and several practice tips and demonstrations of recommended instruments and materials. View Course
My First Implant Course Objectives (2 CE Credits): This clinical presentation details the surgical placement of Dr. Michael DiTolla's very first implant, guided by the expertise of Glidewell's Inclusive Digital Treatment Planning team. For the past 10 years, Dr. Gordon Christensen has advised that all GPs place their own implants. "My First Implant" aims to educate dentists, and instill the confidence necessary, to successfully place surgical implants. Participants that complete the presentation will acquire useful information in many areas, including the following: advantages of Inclusive Digital Treatment Planning when executing your first implant case; benefits of 3D Digital X-rays vs. traditional Panorex; what qualifies a patient as an ideal implant candidate when grafting is not desired; a step-by-step understanding of how to surgically place an implant; demonstration of the use of surgical guides and stents during implantation; use of STA System for single tooth anesthesia in place of a lower block; and practice tips and demonstrations of recommended instruments and materials are provided. View Course
Diagnosis & Placement of No-Prep Veneers Course Objectives (4 CE Credits): No-prep versus minimal-prep versus prepped veneers: a tougher ceramic and the ability to press it very thin – just 0.3 mm in thickness where a veneer needs to be thin – provide you and your patients with more esthetic options. Exciting results are possible, sometimes without shots, drilling, cord packing, and temporaries. This presentation covers the use of very thin, laboratory-fabricated veneers. Participants that complete the presentation will acquire useful information in many areas, including the following: veneers – what has and has not changed; use of a study model; discussion of the clinical significance of gingival emergence profile; shade-adjustability using medium-value translucent cement, or low value, or high value; incisal translucency: what to expect and what can be achieved; tooth preparation, impressions, shade-taking, try-ins, seating and cementation, clean-up and polishing; see many before-situations and the results that can be achieved after little or no tooth-preparation; and practice tips and demonstrations of recommended instruments and materials are provided. View Course
IPS e.max® CAD Clinical Advantages & Procedures Course Objectives (4 CE Credits): A close look at CAD/CAM technology and a dental ceramic that can be milled, combine to provide the backdrop for the presentation of a strong, esthetic restorative option for both anterior and posterior crowns and bridges. This presentation takes the opportunity to show the efficacy and practicality of some of the latest clinical equipment against a backdrop of eight cases, comprising an array of difficult dental restorative challenges. Participants that complete the presentation will acquire useful information in many areas, including the following: the indications for lab-fabricated lithium disilicate dental restorations; clinical use of anesthesia-delivery, shade-taking, digital photography and scanning equipment; use of no-prep veneers on posterior teeth and real-life example of patient education and consent; demonstrations of tooth preparation and retraction techniques for perfect impressions; before and after images showing achievement of natural-looking all-ceramic dental restorations; many practice tips to help achieve desired esthetic outcomes; and demonstrations and recommendations of dental instruments and materials. View Course
The Benefits of CAD/CAM Restorations Course Objectives (2 CE Credits): Better fit, anatomy, occlusion, and esthetics, plus greater consistency and predictability of every restoration: these are what all dentists want. The dental laboratory is better able, more now than ever before, to give dentists what they want, while using traditional materials and tested technologies. This presentation shows that dentists do not have to change anything they currently do to enjoy the benefits of CAD/CAM dentistry. Learning about the latest dental technology presents an opportunity to discuss and demonstrate old, improved, and new practice tips and techniques. Participants that complete the presentation will acquire useful information in many areas, including the following: what CAD/CAM dentistry is all about and what it means to the patient and your dental practice; painless anesthesia, consistently reliable preparation and impression techniques; post and core build-up technique; temporization techniques that result in healthy papilla and tissues, and better esthetic results; discussion, patient acceptance, and demonstration of no-prep veneers to finish a smile; before and after images show impressive esthetic results obtained using CAD/CAM technology; many practice tips that make for better fitting and more natural-looking crowns; and demonstrations and recommendations of dental instruments and materials. View Course
Prep & No-Prep Comprehensive Porcelain Veneer Techniques Course Objectives (4 CE Credits): This presentation covers the use of laboratory-fabricated porcelain veneers, from treatment planning to placement. Practitioners that complete the presentation will know the following: porcelain veneering basics – preparation, temporization, and seating; clinical assessment and utilization of prep or no-prep technique; cementation steps – choosing a medium-value (zero-shade) translucent cement, dentin or enamel adhesive bonding considerations, silane placement; thinking in advance about financial arrangements if a patient changes his or her mind at try-in, before the cementation of no-prep veneers; placement tips – etching; placement and seating; initial curing with the tack and wave technique; closing margins; clean-up, final cure and methods of removing resin cement; managing patients' expectations for additive cases; judging results from their viewpoint; explaining the pros and cons of the prep and no-prep techniques to patients, such as more attention to keeping the supra-gingival margins of no-prep veneers clean; examining the emergence profile when using the no-prep technique and considering the use of supra-gingival margins and avoiding damage to the periodontium when re-contouring the porcelain; treating a gummy smile and anesthetizing tips; use of a lab-fabricated BioTemps® stent; lengthening the incisal edge; method of gingival reduction; biological width considerations; removal of osseous tissue and suturing; shade taking practice tips; tooth preparation (the use and blending of depth cuts and preparation of lingual margins), cord packing; prep touch-up; impression techniques; making temporaries; veneer try-in and placement when using the conventional prep technique, including a comparison, on the same case, of hand-built feldspathic and pressed sets of veneers; discussion and implementation of pre-preparation case planning for better esthetics with an in-depth demonstration on a model; and the making of pressed (Prismatik ThinPress™) veneers for the no-prep technique. View Course
Captek™ Bridge & Implant Course Objectives (2 CE Credits): Now your everyday PFM, Captek B&I offers all of the advantages of traditional Captek, with none of the disadvantages. You may now handle more difficult clinical situations, including roundhouse bridges – due to its new nanotechnology – without sacrificing beauty in the esthetic zone. Large and challenging cases provide an opportunity to share many practice and productivity tips that will apply to all of your crown and bridge cases, including the following: principles and procedures for obtaining ideal reduction; build-up techniques; a new results-oriented mindset with respect to multiple appointment dentistry; obtaining quicker, better results with prep stents and lab-fabricated temps; getting better master impressions; and an open discussion about what is of interest to all practitioners: from pink porcelain and epinephrine to electric handpieces, new burs and stress-free injections. View Course
Implant Position in the Esthetic Zone Course Objectives (2 CE Credits): Proper implant positioning is patient- and often implant-specific, making prosthetic treatment planning and pre-placement protocol paramount for achieving predictable restorative results. Dr. Siamak Abai, staff dentist of clinical research at Glidewell Laboratories, details some of the established parameters with regard to implant spacing and angulation, and highlights the use of advanced tools such as Inclusive® Digital Treatment Planning services and the Inclusive® Tooth Replacement System to execute precise control over each individual case. Concepts include: patient-specific treatment planning; mesiodistal orientation criteria; labiolingual orientation criteria; apico-coronal orientation criteria; angulation considerations; and advantages of the Inclusive Tooth Replacement System. View Course
Restoring Mandibular Single Teeth with the Inclusive Tooth Replacement System Course Objectives (2 CE Credits): The replacement of missing mandibular molars with single-tooth, implant-borne restorations provides many benefits over fixed partial dentures, and is by far the most common indication for implant treatment, according to laboratory statistics. Dr. Bradley Bockhorst offers a detailed walkthrough of the process by which the Inclusive Tooth Replacement System can be used to simplify the restorative process and provide a predictable, esthetic restoration. Topics include: distortion factors with conventional radiography; using cone beam CT to precisely map the mandibular canal; virtual implant placement with digital treatment planning, overall drill lengths and osteotomy depth; the difference between a prosthetic guide and a surgical guide; the advantages of a custom healing abutment; immediate custom temporization (cement- or screw-retained); impression procedure with a custom impression coping; and delivery of final custom abutment and crown (cement- or screw-retained). View Course
Treating Xerostomia Patients: A Clinical Conversation with Dr. Christopher Travis Course Objectives (2 CE Credits): Participants will become more familiar with the symptoms and causes of xerostomia, as well as treatment options for patients who are experiencing dry mouth. Dr. Christopher Travis discusses common profiles that can help identify patients who may be at higher risk for xerostomia, enabling earlier detection and proper diagnoses. As he explains, implant prostheses can provide a good solution for these patients. Topics include: common profile of xerostomia patients; review of the major sets of salivary glands; symptoms of xerostomia; causes of xerostomia; treatment options for dry mouth; and implant prostheses as an effective solution for xerostomia patients with full or partial dentures. View Course
The Do's and Don'ts of Immediate Loading or Provisionalization of Dental Implants Course Objectives (2 CE Credits): With manufacturers touting the success rates of immediately loaded dental implants, clinicians may find themselves under increasing pressure to meet patient expectations for a same-day restorative solution – whether temporary or final – upon implant placement. Doing so, however, may endanger osseointegration in certain clinical situations. As with any surgical procedure, there are selection criteria that, if heeded, can help maximize the chances of success. Conversely, there are guidelines that clinicians ignore at their own peril. Dr. Darrin Wiederhold outlines the Do's and Don'ts of immediate loading with an analysis of the following concepts: distinguishing between "immediate loading" and "immediate non-functional provisionalization"; measuring initial stability; assessing bone quantity and quality; identifying evidence of parafunctional habits or metabolic disorders; splinting in multi-unit cases; and determining intra-arch space. View Course
Guided Implant Surgery for Single-Tooth Restorations: Streamlining the Process Course Objectives (2 CE Credits): Participants will become more familiar with and better appreciate the many benefits of digital treatment planning for single-tooth restorations after taking this course, which walks the viewer through the progressive stages of the process: Diagnostic Appointment; CT Scan; Case Submission; Digital Treatment Planning and Surgical Guide Fabrication; and Digital Plan Review and Acceptance. They will also become more aware of the options available that help streamline the digital treatment planning process and provide enhanced precision in implant restorations. Key concepts include: diagnostic appointments; CT scanning and scanning appliances; submitting digital cases to the lab (Note: This portion demonstrates how digital submissions are done through Glidewell Laboratories); digital treatment planning; and surgical guide fabrication. View Course
Clinical Case Report: Delivery of a Mini Implant-Retained Mandibular Overdenture Course Objectives (2 CE Credits): Though mini implants are designed to accommodate the immediate loading of an existing denture in the presence of primary stability, patients are often better served by the fabrication of a prosthesis specifically fitted for the new biologic form factor. Presented with a patient whose mandibular denture had been heavily modified according to conventional denture techniques, Dr. Christopher Travis undertakes the process of fitting her with a new overdenture designed for optimal function and esthetics following the osseointegration of four mini implants. His appointment-by-appointment video and article detail the concerns for each step of the procedure, from preliminary impressions to final prosthetic delivery. Among the key concepts are: implant and prosthetic hygiene; use and adjustment of provisional prosthesis; impression techniques and challenges; border molding procedures; vertical dimension of occlusion (VDO); vertical dimension at rest (VDR); bite registration; tooth selection (shade, mould, arrangement); posterior spacing; esthetics and phonetics; and bilateral balancing occlusion. View Course
From Intraoral Scan to Final Custom Implant Restoration Course Objectives (2 CE Credits): Implant cases rely heavily on accuracy and predictability, both of which can be greatly enhanced using the latest computer-aided techniques. In his written case report and accompanying video, Dr. Perry Jones utilizes an intraoral optical scanning system, followed by the CAD/CAM design and milling of all-zirconia custom abutments and a monolithic zirconia bridge, to restore a historically problematic anterior case. His presentation demonstrates the following concepts and technologies: evaluating implant stability; Inclusive® Scanning Abutments; iTero™ Digital Scanning System; CAD/CAM abutment design utilizing 3Shape DentalDesigner™; and CAD/CAM fabrication of monolithic BruxZir® Solid Zirconia anterior bridges. View Course
Demographics, Destiny and Dentistry Course Objectives (2 CE Credits): Analyzing demographic data can tell us where we have been and where we are headed. For the first time in history, people today can reasonably live to be old; thus, life expectancy is on the rise. A "middle-age spread" is developing in the U.S. as the baby boom generation ages. In the coming decades, this will lead to a bulge in the elderly population, resulting in a significant increase in the demand for dentistry. This article by Dr. David Schwab gives several reasons for why this aging population will increase the demand for dentistry, including: the sheer number of aging baby boomers; patients who have had dental treatment in the past will need increased dental maintenance; as patients become more educated through scientific literature, the Internet and the media, many older patients will demand dental care as part of their attention to overall health issues; patients who have been putting off dental treatment due to the recent economic downturn have even greater needs now, especially the elderly; and an increasing number of "young-old" (those aged 65–74), who have greater dental needs than their younger counterparts, are delaying retirement to counter the economic downturn, giving them more disposable income. View Course
The Vertical Dimension of Speech: The Pilot of Occlusion Course Objectives (2 CE Credits): There are various problems associated with vertical dimension, including those of the face, of occlusion and of speech. The vertical dimension of speech should be used as the primary guide for establishing the vertical dimension of occlusion and when performing restorative procedures. The position the mandible assumes when a person enunciates sibilant sounds is the control for the vertical dimension of speech. After reading this classic article by Dr. Earl Pound, the clinician will understand: how the vertical dimension of occlusion is defined, obtained and determined; the key to the vertical dimension of speech; the three types of "s" sounds and what they identify; the three basic classes of anterior occlusion; and how the posterior speaking space can be used to determine the appropriate vertical dimension of occlusion. View Course
Objective Criteria: Guiding and Evaluating Dental Implant Esthetics Course Objectives (2 CE Credits): Little emphasis has been placed on the relative esthetic merits of single-tooth implant therapy compared with treatment involving root canal and a fixed partial denture. Additionally, there remain many unanswered questions regarding the esthetic requirements and related patient satisfaction concerning anterior single-unit implants. After reading this article by Dr. Lyndon F. Cooper, the clinician will understand: objective criteria for dental esthetics and the implant scenario; use of the gingival zenith as a guide for dental implant placement; how to control peri-implant mucosal architecture; and prosthodontic management of peri-implant mucosal architecture. View Course
Predictable Single-Tooth Peri-Implant Esthetics: Five Diagnostic Keys Course Objectives (2 CE Credits): To more accurately predict the peri-implant esthetic outcome before removing a failing tooth, an understanding of five diagnostic keys is essential. Ultimately, the predictability of peri-implant esthetics may be determined by the patient's presenting anatomy rather than the clinician's ability to manage state-of-the-art procedures. This article by Dr. John C. Kois discusses the following diagnostic keys: relative tooth position; form of the periodontium; biotype of the periodontium; tooth shape; and position of the osseous crest. View Course
Shade Adjustable Veneers & Diagnostic Wax-Up Technique Course Objectives (2 CE Credits): This presentation covers the use of very thin, laboratory-fabricated veneers, which are about 0.3 mm in thickness. From treatment planning to placement, participants that complete the presentation will acquire useful information in many areas, including the following: minimal-prep and no-prep veneers; use of diagnostic wax-ups; discussion of patient acceptance when using shade-adjustable veneers; demonstration of tooth preparation, veneer try-in, seating and cementation, clean-up and polishing; before and after images showing what can be achieved with little or no tooth preparation; many practice tips to help achieve desired esthetic outcomes; and demonstrations and recommendations of dental instruments and materials. View Course
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CAD/CAM Technology in Implant Abutment Design Course Objectives (2 CE Credits): Implant restorations are not a one-size-fits-all proposition. For long-term health and stability, each should be carefully customized to address the presenting clinical conditions. Serving as the interface between implant and restoration, an implant abutment customized with state-of-the-art digital technology can go a long way toward optimizing those restorative conditions. Upon reviewing the discussion by Glidewell Laboratories' Dr. Bradley Bockhorst and Dzevad Ceranic, CDT, readers should be able to demonstrate an understanding of how this technology is used in implant abutment design, including the following considerations: abutment materials; transgingival design options; emergence profile; margins; angle correction; and crown support and retention. View Course
Choosing Between Screw-Retained and Cement-Retained Implant Crowns Course Objectives (2 CE Credits): There are advantages and disadvantages to using a screw-retained versus a cement-retained implant crown. It is important for the clinician to be aware of the pros and cons of each type of restoration when deciding which prosthetic design is most appropriate for a particular case. After reading this article, the clinician should understand the many important elements involved in choosing which crown to use, including: retrievability; retention and resistance; stress to bone and implant; esthetics; complications; cost; accessibility; and occlusal principles. View Course
A Technique for Obtaining Accurate Full-Arch Implant Impressions Course Objectives (2 CE Credits): Achieving a passive fit of the prosthesis is critical when dealing with implant-borne restorations. Thanks to CAD/CAM technology, extremely accurate implant frameworks can now be virtually designed and milled from a solid block of titanium. To optimize the fit of the prosthesis, clinical and laboratory procedures must mirror this high level of accuracy. Outlining a simple procedure for obtaining accurate full-arch implant impressions, this Clinical Tip describes how to: create a sectioned implant verification jig (IVJ); fabricate a custom impression tray; lute the sectioned IVJ together intraorally; verify the fit of the IVJ; take the final impression; and fabricate the master cast. View Course
Lava Crowns and Bridges Course Objectives (4 CE Credits): This presentation shows multiple anterior and posterior restorations and multiple cases to demonstrate the use of all-ceramics as an alternative to PFMs in many situations. Basic to the laboratory fabrication system that is utilized is the use of a milled, zirconia ceramic understructure or core to reinforce crowns and bridges. Participants that complete the presentation will acquire useful information in many areas, including the following: a discussion of alternative all-ceramic restorative options; analysis of clinical situations comprising five cases and 14 units; preparation techniques, impression, adjusting and cementing tips; use of lab-fabricated and office-made temporary restorations; choice and use of equipment, materials and supplies; addressing practitioners' and patients' concerns; and understanding and using the technology. View Course

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Implant Considerations in the Esthetic Zone Course Objectives (2 CE Credits): With increasing emphasis on ideal esthetic outcomes in implant cases, clinicians require a firm understanding of the biological considerations needed to produce predictable results. Dr. Siamak Abai summarizes considerations with regard to peri-implant soft tissue, gingival biotype and other key characteristics clinicians should account for when treatment planning in the esthetic zone. He further explains the vital role of proper implant placement, site preparation and the role of a properly planned provisional in managing soft tissue, mitigating bone loss and, ultimately, providing a successful esthetic and functional outcome. Topics include: surgical treatment planning for a predictable restorative outcome; assessing the health and stability of peri-implant soft tissue; importance of maintaining a constant gingival dimension; proper implant selection with regard to cervical width; classifications and effect of gingival biotype; protocol for effectively managing soft tissue through temporization; benefits of immediate placement and provisionalization; and determination of the appropriate healing duration. View Course
I Have a CBCT Scan – Now What Do I Do? Restoring the Edentulous Maxilla with Dental Implants Course Objectives (2 CE Credits): For clinicians entering the increasingly popular world of implant dentistry, a full understanding of the risks, benefits, limitations and anatomic considerations involved is crucial. To ensure the best result possible, dentists should visualize the completed restoration up front. Dr. Timothy Kosinski explains how modern technology is making surgical implant procedures more predictable and accessible, presenting an edentulous maxillary case that demonstrates how digital technology is simplifying the placement, positioning and angulation of implants. Topics include: anatomic landmarks and structures to consider when treatment planning; use and application of digital radiography in implant dentistry; methods and tools for ensuring proper position, angulation and depth of implants; advantages of CBCT scanning and planning software in diagnosing a case; CBCT scanning and digital treatment planning protocol; factors to consider when immediately loading an implant; process for fabricating a surgical guide from an existing denture; modern treatment planning tools, techniques and technology; and protocol for treating edentulous patients with implant-retained overdentures. View Course
Clinical Benefits of the Inclusive® Tooth Replacement System Course Objectives (2 CE Credits): With the advent of the Inclusive® Tooth Replacement System, practitioners can utilize prefabricated custom temporary components to provide patient-specific temporization and contoured healing, and a matching custom impression coping that communicates final gingival architecture to the dental laboratory. Add to these the implant, surgical drills, a prosthetic guide, final custom abutment and final restoration, and this solution incorporates all of the principal components needed to place, provisionalize and restore the implant. With their in-depth look at this new product and service, Drs. Bradley Bockhorst and Darrin Wiederhold examine the following features and benefits: restorative-driven predictability; streamlined workflow; custom temporization with clinical adaptability; enhanced communication of gingival architecture; and comprehensive package with built-in savings. View Course
Cone Beam Computed Tomography: Applications in Diagnostic Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology and Pathology Course Objectives (2 CE Credits): Recent advancements in Cone Beam (CBCT) scanners have resulted in much greater utilization of this technology as a diagnostic and treatment planning tool. Three-dimensional imaging is rapidly becoming a standard of care in dentistry. This presentation by Dr. Parish Sedghizadeh includes: a brief introduction to conventional CT and CBCT scanning technology; an overview of the use of CBCT scans in various fields of dentistry including diagnosis and treatment planning for implants; a brief refresher on common pathology including osteonecrosis of the jaw secondary to bisphosphonate use; and a discussion on medical-legal liability and CT scans. View Course
Restorative Driven Implant Solutions Utilizing the Latest Technology Course Objectives (2 CE Credits): The importance of planning from day one for implant placement and soft tissue healing helps doctors achieve prosthetic goals for the patient. Being able to visualize the finished case prior to starting is even more relevant today, given patient expectations with regard to efficiency and outcome. Due to recent advancements in dental technology, it is now easier than ever before. With CBCT-aided diagnoses and treatment planning, general dentists can predictably and virtually place implants using the latest computer software. The use of surgical guides based on a virtual plan has made procedures predictable and less invasive for the patient. Often, flapless surgical procedures can be used, which further minimizes healing time and patient discomfort. In his written case reports and accompanying video, Dr. Timothy Kosinski addresses these key concepts: CAD technology; digital treatment planning; implant dentistry for general dentists; surgical guides; improved, early soft tissue contouring for ideal emergence profiles; patient-specific custom materials for superior restorations; the Inclusive® Tooth Replacement System (Glidewell Laboratories); eliminating common fears in implant dentistry; and determining exact costs up front. View Course
My First Implant Course Objectives (2 CE Credits): This clinical presentation details the surgical placement of Dr. Michael DiTolla's very first implant, guided by the expertise of Glidewell's Inclusive Digital Treatment Planning team. For the past 10 years, Dr. Gordon Christensen has advised that all GPs place their own implants. "My First Implant" aims to educate dentists, and instill the confidence necessary, to successfully place surgical implants. Participants that complete the presentation will acquire useful information in many areas, including the following: advantages of Inclusive Digital Treatment Planning when executing your first implant case; benefits of 3D Digital X-rays vs. traditional Panorex; what qualifies a patient as an ideal implant candidate when grafting is not desired; a step-by-step understanding of how to surgically place an implant; demonstration of the use of surgical guides and stents during implantation; use of STA System for single tooth anesthesia in place of a lower block; and practice tips and demonstrations of recommended instruments and materials are provided. View Course
Implant Position in the Esthetic Zone Course Objectives (2 CE Credits): Proper implant positioning is patient- and often implant-specific, making prosthetic treatment planning and pre-placement protocol paramount for achieving predictable restorative results. Dr. Siamak Abai, staff dentist of clinical research at Glidewell Laboratories, details some of the established parameters with regard to implant spacing and angulation, and highlights the use of advanced tools such as Inclusive® Digital Treatment Planning services and the Inclusive® Tooth Replacement System to execute precise control over each individual case. Concepts include: patient-specific treatment planning; mesiodistal orientation criteria; labiolingual orientation criteria; apico-coronal orientation criteria; angulation considerations; and advantages of the Inclusive Tooth Replacement System. View Course
Restoring Mandibular Single Teeth with the Inclusive Tooth Replacement System Course Objectives (2 CE Credits): The replacement of missing mandibular molars with single-tooth, implant-borne restorations provides many benefits over fixed partial dentures, and is by far the most common indication for implant treatment, according to laboratory statistics. Dr. Bradley Bockhorst offers a detailed walkthrough of the process by which the Inclusive Tooth Replacement System can be used to simplify the restorative process and provide a predictable, esthetic restoration. Topics include: distortion factors with conventional radiography; using cone beam CT to precisely map the mandibular canal; virtual implant placement with digital treatment planning, overall drill lengths and osteotomy depth; the difference between a prosthetic guide and a surgical guide; the advantages of a custom healing abutment; immediate custom temporization (cement- or screw-retained); impression procedure with a custom impression coping; and delivery of final custom abutment and crown (cement- or screw-retained). View Course
Treating Xerostomia Patients: A Clinical Conversation with Dr. Christopher Travis Course Objectives (2 CE Credits): Participants will become more familiar with the symptoms and causes of xerostomia, as well as treatment options for patients who are experiencing dry mouth. Dr. Christopher Travis discusses common profiles that can help identify patients who may be at higher risk for xerostomia, enabling earlier detection and proper diagnoses. As he explains, implant prostheses can provide a good solution for these patients. Topics include: common profile of xerostomia patients; review of the major sets of salivary glands; symptoms of xerostomia; causes of xerostomia; treatment options for dry mouth; and implant prostheses as an effective solution for xerostomia patients with full or partial dentures. View Course
The Do's and Don'ts of Immediate Loading or Provisionalization of Dental Implants Course Objectives (2 CE Credits): With manufacturers touting the success rates of immediately loaded dental implants, clinicians may find themselves under increasing pressure to meet patient expectations for a same-day restorative solution — whether temporary or final — upon implant placement. Doing so, however, may endanger osseointegration in certain clinical situations. As with any surgical procedure, there are selection criteria that, if heeded, can help maximize the chances of success. Conversely, there are guidelines that clinicians ignore at their own peril. Dr. Darrin Wiederhold outlines the Do's and Don'ts of immediate loading with an analysis of the following concepts: distinguishing between "immediate loading" and "immediate non-functional provisionalization"; measuring initial stability; assessing bone quantity and quality; identifying evidence of parafunctional habits or metabolic disorders; splinting in multi-unit cases; and determining intra-arch space. View Course
Guided Implant Surgery for Single-Tooth Restorations: Streamlining the Process Course Objectives (2 CE Credits): Participants will become more familiar with and better appreciate the many benefits of digital treatment planning for single-tooth restorations after taking this course, which walks the viewer through the progressive stages of the process: Diagnostic Appointment; CT Scan; Case Submission; Digital Treatment Planning and Surgical Guide Fabrication; and Digital Plan Review and Acceptance. They will also become more aware of the options available that help streamline the digital treatment planning process and provide enhanced precision in implant restorations. Key concepts include: diagnostic appointments; CT scanning and scanning appliances; submitting digital cases to the lab (Note: This portion demonstrates how digital submissions are done through Glidewell Laboratories); digital treatment planning; and surgical guide fabrication. View Course
Clinical Case Report: Delivery of a Mini Implant-Retained Mandibular Overdenture Course Objectives (2 CE Credits): Though mini implants are designed to accommodate the immediate loading of an existing denture in the presence of primary stability, patients are often better served by the fabrication of a prosthesis specifically fitted for the new biologic form factor. Presented with a patient whose mandibular denture had been heavily modified according to conventional denture techniques, Dr. Christopher Travis undertakes the process of fitting her with a new overdenture designed for optimal function and esthetics following the osseointegration of four mini implants. His appointment-by-appointment video and article detail the concerns for each step of the procedure, from preliminary impressions to final prosthetic delivery. Among the key concepts are: implant and prosthetic hygiene; use and adjustment of provisional prosthesis; impression techniques and challenges; border molding procedures; vertical dimension of occlusion (VDO); vertical dimension at rest (VDR); bite registration; tooth selection (shade, mould, arrangement); posterior spacing; esthetics and phonetics; and bilateral balancing occlusion. View Course
From Intraoral Scan to Final Custom Implant Restoration Course Objectives (2 CE Credits): Implant cases rely heavily on accuracy and predictability, both of which can be greatly enhanced using the latest computer-aided techniques. In his written case report and accompanying video, Dr. Perry Jones utilizes an intraoral optical scanning system, followed by the CAD/CAM design and milling of all-zirconia custom abutments and a monolithic zirconia bridge, to restore a historically problematic anterior case. His presentation demonstrates the following concepts and technologies: evaluating implant stability; Inclusive® Scanning Abutments; iTero™ Digital Scanning System; CAD/CAM abutment design utilizing 3Shape DentalDesigner™; and CAD/CAM fabrication of monolithic BruxZir® Solid Zirconia anterior bridges. View Course
Demographics, Destiny and Dentistry Course Objectives (2 CE Credits): Analyzing demographic data can tell us where we have been and where we are headed. For the first time in history, people today can reasonably live to be old; thus, life expectancy is on the rise. A "middle-age spread" is developing in the U.S. as the baby boom generation ages. In the coming decades, this will lead to a bulge in the elderly population, resulting in a significant increase in the demand for dentistry. This article by Dr. David Schwab gives several reasons for why this aging population will increase the demand for dentistry, including: the sheer number of aging baby boomers; patients who have had dental treatment in the past will need increased dental maintenance; as patients become more educated through scientific literature, the Internet and the media, many older patients will demand dental care as part of their attention to overall health issues; patients who have been putting off dental treatment due to the recent economic downturn have even greater needs now, especially the elderly; and an increasing number of "young-old" (those aged 65–74), who have greater dental needs than their younger counterparts, are delaying retirement to counter the economic downturn, giving them more disposable income. View Course
The Vertical Dimension of Speech: The Pilot of Occlusion Course Objectives (2 CE Credits): There are various problems associated with vertical dimension, including those of the face, of occlusion and of speech. The vertical dimension of speech should be used as the primary guide for establishing the vertical dimension of occlusion and when performing restorative procedures. The position the mandible assumes when a person enunciates sibilant sounds is the control for the vertical dimension of speech. After reading this classic article by Dr. Earl Pound, the clinician will understand: how the vertical dimension of occlusion is defined, obtained and determined; the key to the vertical dimension of speech; the three types of "s" sounds and what they identify; the three basic classes of anterior occlusion; and how the posterior speaking space can be used to determine the appropriate vertical dimension of occlusion. View Course
Objective Criteria: Guiding and Evaluating Dental Implant Esthetics Course Objectives (2 CE Credits): Little emphasis has been placed on the relative esthetic merits of single-tooth implant therapy compared with treatment involving root canal and a fixed partial denture. Additionally, there remain many unanswered questions regarding the esthetic requirements and related patient satisfaction concerning anterior single-unit implants. After reading this article by Dr. Lyndon F. Cooper, the clinician will understand: objective criteria for dental esthetics and the implant scenario; use of the gingival zenith as a guide for dental implant placement; how to control peri-implant mucosal architecture; and prosthodontic management of peri-implant mucosal architecture. View Course
Predictable Single-Tooth Peri-Implant Esthetics: Five Diagnostic Keys Course Objectives (2 CE Credits): To more accurately predict the peri-implant esthetic outcome before removing a failing tooth, an understanding of five diagnostic keys is essential. Ultimately, the predictability of peri-implant esthetics may be determined by the patient's presenting anatomy rather than the clinician's ability to manage state-of-the-art procedures. This article by Dr. John C. Kois discusses the following diagnostic keys: relative tooth position; form of the periodontium; biotype of the periodontium; tooth shape; and position of the osseous crest. View Course
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CAD/CAM Technology in Implant Abutment Design Course Objectives (2 CE Credits): Implant restorations are not a one-size-fits-all proposition. For long-term health and stability, each should be carefully customized to address the presenting clinical conditions. Serving as the interface between implant and restoration, an implant abutment customized with state-of-the-art digital technology can go a long way toward optimizing those restorative conditions. Upon reviewing the discussion by Glidewell Laboratories' Dr. Bradley Bockhorst and Dzevad Ceranic, CDT, readers should be able to demonstrate an understanding of how this technology is used in implant abutment design, including the following considerations: abutment materials; transgingival design options; emergence profile; margins; angle correction; and crown support and retention. View Course
Choosing Between Screw-Retained and Cement-Retained Implant Crowns Course Objectives (2 CE Credits): There are advantages and disadvantages to using a screw-retained versus a cement-retained implant crown. It is important for the clinician to be aware of the pros and cons of each type of restoration when deciding which prosthetic design is most appropriate for a particular case. After reading this article, the clinician should understand the many important elements involved in choosing which crown to use, including: retrievability, retention and resistance, stress to bone and implant, esthetics, complications, cost, accessibility, and occlusal principles. View Course
A Technique for Obtaining Accurate Full-Arch Implant Impressions Course Objectives (2 CE Credits): Achieving a passive fit of the prosthesis is critical when dealing with implant-borne restorations. Thanks to CAD/CAM technology, extremely accurate implant frameworks can now be virtually designed and milled from a solid block of titanium. To optimize the fit of the prosthesis, clinical and laboratory procedures must mirror this high level of accuracy. Outlining a simple procedure for obtaining accurate full-arch implant impressions, this Clinical Tip describes how to: create a sectioned implant verification jig (IVJ); fabricate a custom impression tray; lute the sectioned IVJ together intraorally; verify the fit of the IVJ; take the final impression; and fabricate the master cast. View Course

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No-Prep Vivaneers™ With Prismatik ThinPress™ Course Objectives (2 CE Credits): This presentation shows the necessary clinical steps for achieving desired results when placing veneers without any tooth reduction; the patient received 10 no-prep veneers. Participants that complete the presentation will acquire useful information in many areas, including the following: types of cases for which a no-prep approach is possible; veneer try-in; preparing the tooth and veneer for bonding; etching tips; veneer placement and seating tips; cementation tips; cleanup and adjustment tips; finishing, polishing materials and techniques; and discussion about open and closed gingival embrasures. View Course
Unique Use of No-Prep Veneers to Correct Multiple Esthetic Concerns Course Objectives (2 CE Credits): This presentation shows what can be accomplished despite many esthetic challenges. An interesting "before" and "after" for an appreciative dental-phobic patient was realized. Although only a few veneers are involved, and more esthetic options were available, learn about the specific goals that the patient had in mind and see why the patient's friends and family were impressed with the finished result. This case demonstrates that, although a perfect restorative solution may not always be possible, given the constraints, a practitioner need not be disappointed in the results. Participants that complete the presentation will acquire useful information in many areas, including the following: a discussion of the patient's goals and objectives and selection of restorative option; a unique use of veneers to correct an esthetic problem in a single visit without any tooth preparation; shade and cement considerations; preparing the teeth for etching and bonding; veneer placement, seating and cementation tips; and cementing, curing, cleanup and polishing tips. View Course
Pre-Preparation Contouring to Achieve Ideal Archform With IPS Empress® Veneers Course Objectives (4 CE Credits): This case presentation provides an opportunity to demonstrate how to achieve the results that the patient desired without the use of orthodontics. Clinical considerations from treatment planning to the placement of laboratory-fabricated (IPS Empress®) porcelain veneers is provided. Participants that complete the presentation will acquire useful information in many areas, including the following: considering the patient's objectives and a clinical assessment of the case; the advantages of pre-preparation planning and contouring; using a putty/wash matrix to quickly fabricate provisionals; fabrication and finishing of temporaries; reverse prep, blending depth cuts, refining gingival margins, cord packing, impression techniques and many other practice tips and observations; veneer try-in and the steps that are involved in placing and cementing veneers; bonding technique tips: etching, seating, initial (tack and wave) curing, clean-up, methods of removing resin cement and final cure; and finishing, presenting and analyzing before-and-after results. View Course
Diagnosis & Placement of No-Prep Veneers Course Objectives (4 CE Credits): No-prep versus minimal-prep versus prepped veneers: a tougher ceramic and the ability to press it very thin – just 0.3 mm in thickness where a veneer needs to be thin – provide you and your patients with more esthetic options. Exciting results are possible, sometimes without shots, drilling, cord packing, and temporaries. This presentation covers the use of very thin, laboratory-fabricated veneers. Participants that complete the presentation will acquire useful information in many areas, including the following: veneers – what has and has not changed; use of a study model; discussion of the clinical significance of gingival emergence profile; shade-adjustability using medium-value translucent cement, or low value, or high value; incisal translucency: what to expect and what can be achieved; tooth preparation, impressions, shade-taking, try-ins, seating and cementation, clean-up and polishing; see many before-situations and the results that can be achieved after little or no tooth-preparation; and practice tips and demonstrations of recommended instruments and materials are provided. View Course
Prep & No-Prep Comprehensive Porcelain Veneer Techniques Course Objectives (4 CE Credits): This presentation covers the use of laboratory-fabricated porcelain veneers, from treatment planning to placement. Practitioners that complete the presentation will know the following: porcelain veneering basics – preparation, temporization, and seating; clinical assessment and utilization of prep or no-prep technique; cementation steps – choosing a medium-value (zero-shade) translucent cement, dentin or enamel adhesive bonding considerations, silane placement; thinking in advance about financial arrangements if a patient changes his or her mind at try-in, before the cementation of no-prep veneers; placement tips – etching; placement and seating; initial curing with the tack and wave technique; closing margins; clean-up, final cure and methods of removing resin cement; managing patients' expectations for additive cases; judging results from their viewpoint; explaining the pros and cons of the prep and no-prep techniques to patients, such as more attention to keeping the supra-gingival margins of no-prep veneers clean; examining the emergence profile when using the no-prep technique and considering the use of supra-gingival margins and avoiding damage to the periodontium when re-contouring the porcelain; treating a gummy smile and anesthetizing tips; use of a lab-fabricated BioTemps® stent; lengthening the incisal edge; method of gingival reduction; biological width considerations; removal of osseous tissue and suturing; shade taking practice tips; tooth preparation (the use and blending of depth cuts and preparation of lingual margins), cord packing; prep touch-up; impression techniques; making temporaries; veneer try-in and placement when using the conventional prep technique, including a comparison, on the same case, of hand-built feldspathic and pressed sets of veneers; discussion and implementation of pre-preparation case planning for better esthetics with an in-depth demonstration on a model; and the making of pressed (Prismatik ThinPress™) veneers for the no-prep technique. View Course
Vivaneers™ No-Prep Veneers Utilizing Minor Orthodontic Procedures Course Objectives (2 CE Credits): This clinical presentation aims to address the correction of a severe crossbite for the placement of no-prep veneers. With the help of an appliance from Space Maintainers Laboratory, watch as Dr. Michael DiTolla performs minor orthodontics to bring teeth into a Class I relationship so that gingival recontouring may be performed and Vivaneers No-Prep Veneers may be placed. Participants that complete the presentation will acquire useful information in many areas, including the following: unique treatment for the correction of a severe crossbite; treatment plans and appliances available through Space Maintainers Laboratory; timeline, and detailed appointment guidelines, for treatment of minor orthodontics; use of the BioTemps Provisional as a stent for gingival recontouring; veneer placement, seating and cementation tips; cementing, curing, cleanup and polishing tips; and several recommendations of dental instruments and materials. View Course
Shade Adjustable Veneers & Diagnostic Wax-Up Technique Course Objectives (2 CE Credits): This presentation covers the use of very thin, laboratory-fabricated veneers, which are about 0.3 mm in thickness. From treatment planning to placement, participants that complete the presentation will acquire useful information in many areas, including the following: minimal-prep and no-prep veneers; use of diagnostic wax-ups; discussion of patient acceptance when using shade-adjustable veneers; demonstration of tooth preparation, veneer try-in, seating and cementation, clean-up and polishing; before and after images showing what can be achieved with little or no tooth preparation; many practice tips to help achieve desired esthetic outcomes; and demonstrations and recommendations of dental instruments and materials. View Course