As Computer Aided Design/Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CAD/CAM)is in its 6th decade of existence, users have continued to seek out the Holy Grail of milling materials. Lithium Disilicate block’s introduction has proven to be just that. Now in its third year of utilization in the US, we have solid track record that shows we have attained that goal. Lithium Disilicate blocks provide a perfect balance of speed, strength and beauty to create the absolute best esthetic and durable restoration in the least amount of time imaginable. This CE webinar will outline the whys and hows of this incredible material of how it can elevate your restorative dentistry to the absolute next level.
In this CE webinar, we will review the current options for "fast-paced" porcelain blocks and how they can be implemented into an office protocol. With the ability to save time, these options will increase revenues in the office on everyday procedures.
A vast majority of the indirect restorations place in the dental practice currently are either fabricated from zirconia or lithium disilicate. The popularity of these materials is due to their excellent esthetics, durability and can be fabricated at a reasonable fee. But these materials are different and a significant factor in the clinical longevity of these materials is following correct clinical protocol at delivery and an understanding of the what the best choices of cement materials that are currently available. This CE webinar will discuss the appropriate protocol for the pretreatment of these two materials to maximize the retention of each type of restoration. Additionally, the webinar will discuss the different categories of dental cements currently available and which cements are better choices for each type of material and the clinical situation presented.
Bonded indirect restorations on teeth and implants have many applications in esthetic dentistry. This CE webinar presents strategies for analog and digital workflows, CAD-CAM, and adhesive technologies designed to offer the best outcomes.
Adding a 9.3-micron CO2 laser to your digital workflow allows you to streamline existing procedures and expand to new procedures, elevating your practice efficiencies and clinical effectiveness. This versatile all-tissue laser minimizes procedural bleeding, sutures, and post-operative pain, enabling you to add higher-revenue procedures, such as gingivectomies, frenectomies, flapless crown lengthening and more. In this CE webinar, Dr. Jose Marcano will discuss how using the 9.3-micron CO2 laser, in combination with surrounding digital technologies like CAD/CAM and scanners, leads to higher patient satisfaction and a higher level of care.
The popularity of zirconia has exploded in the dental space over the last couple of years but not all zirconias are the same. This CE webinar will focus on the different types of zirconia and explain the pros and cons of each. Additionally, it will explore same day workflows with zirconia crowns, starting with crown prep design and ending with different cementing and bonding protocols.
There is a lot of confusion regarding how to connect a zirconia restoration to a tooth. Some of the concepts that will be covered are how do you clean or decontaminate the zirconia to what type of cement to use, and can you actually bond to zirconia? This CE webinar will eliminate confusion of how to best deliver a zirconia restoration with various types of materials and preparation designs so that you can remove all of your questions and concerns so that you can become confident with your materials and techniques.
Full arch cases are among the most challenging things we do as dentists whether they are implant cases or crown and bridge cases. There are so many factors that must be taken into account to achieve consistently ideal outcomes and it can be very difficult to control many of those factors using a traditional analog approach. A digital approach on the other hand, gives us the opportunity to incorporate so much more information reducing the chances of errors. The aim of this CE webinar is to show a fully digital approach that incorporates intraoral scanning, CBCT, facial scanning, photogrammetry, and 3D printing to achieve better results in less time than an analog approach.
Join Dr. Matt Nejad in this one-hour CE webinar as he explores the transformative impact of Digital and CAD/CAM technology in biomimetic dentistry. This webinar will delve into the significant advantages that digital dentistry and CAD/CAM offer, particularly in achieving precise, predictable, and natural-looking restorations that mimic natural tooth structure. Participants will gain insight into the latest recommended materials and their applications, streamlined workflows for enhanced practice efficiency, and practical tips on integrating these technologies into daily dental practice. The webinar will feature case presentations that highlight innovative approaches and improvements in restorative workflows. Whether you are looking to refine your skills or integrate new techniques, this webinar will provide valuable knowledge and practical solutions for going digital with advancing your biomimetic dentistry.
Please join us for an informative lecture focusing on adhesive dentistry, specifically comparing e.max and zirconia materials. This CE webinar will cover preparation protocols tailored to each material, emphasizing their distinct properties and their impact on clinical outcomes. Dr. Alex Vasserman will provide practical insights into adhesive protocols, offering guidance on achieving optimal bond strength and durability in restorative treatments. Attendees will gain valuable knowledge for selecting appropriate materials and techniques to enhance the success of their dental procedures.
Providing same day dentistry is rapidly becoming the standard of care and, to be honest, it helps achieve a high level of predictability and profitability in private practice. Understanding the diversity in scanners and scanning techniques, material choices and digital workflow can still be quite challenging even for the more experienced digital dentist. More importantly, clinicians need to understand how to unlock the power of same day dentistry to increase their profitability while decreasing their chair time requirements and unpredictability of deliverables ultimately improving their return on investment. This CE webinar will share practical information of how same day dentistry plays an integral part in a practice and its best uses of application. Discussion will be considered for the restorative workflow and material selections.
In this CE webinar, we will guide you through the latest techniques in zirconia adhesion. You will gain invaluable insights into selecting the right materials, mastering surface treatments, and optimizing adhesive procedures to elevate your restorative outcomes. Whether you're an experienced dental professional or just beginning your career, this webinar offers something for everyone. We'll delve deep into the science behind zirconia bonding, demystify common challenges, and provide practical tips for seamless integration into your daily practice.
There are a lot of different adhesives, ceramic conditioners, and cements available which can create confusion as to what to use and when. This CE webinar was created to discuss the differences that should be considered when selecting indirect restorative cements and the steps to take when using different types of restorative materials to help avoid costly mistakes.
The aim of Prosthodontic rehabilitation is to provide the patient with functional and aesthetic restorations. New materials and technologies are continually being developed and introduced into the marketplace. The general practitioner is often faced with the difficult task of deciphering between available products and treatment workflows. Navigating through the maze of materials can be quite daunting. Understanding when and how to use different ceramics and recognizing appropriate bonding or cementation techniques is critical in achieving successful outcomes. The aim of this CE webinar is to help navigate through the choices. Key insights in achieving predictable and aesthetic restorations will be outlined as well as the required interdisciplinary communication between the dentist, specialist and laboratory technician. The presentation will include numerous clinical examples in which the techniques described are demonstrated.
The evolution of dentistry has seen significant advancements in recent years, particularly with the incorporation of digital technology. One of the groundbreaking innovations is milled denture systems. In this CE webinar, Dr. Vetter and Jonny Jakson will delve into their hands-on experience, discussing its benefits, practical applications, and the transformative effect it has on modern dentistry. Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of how to integrate and optimize this system in their own practices, along with insights into the capabilities of designing dentures.
The opportunities in 3D smile design and the use of key digital integrations are exciting topics in dentistry. This CE webinar will discuss the practical ways to incorporate this technology into the general dental office and the tremendous potential that it has for workflows and final restorative outcomes. Topics will include 3D smile capture, intra-oral scanning, software integrations, and specific case studies.
In-Office milling is an amazing added service to offer your patients and it just keeps getting better! Not only can you now ‘wow’ your patients with incredible; ‘same day’ or ‘just in time’ dentistry, but you can also create restorations with remarkable aesthetics and uncompromised strength. Utilizing an open-architecture chairside milling solution along with cutting-edge materials allows you to create stunning restorations with the same strength and aesthetics you have come to expect from restorations fabricated by your trusted dental laboratory. In this CE webinar, learn how to create that ‘wow’ experience for your patients with no staining, glazing, or stress by utilizing state-of-the-art equipment like digital impressions, custom in-office restoration design, and an in-office milling chairside solution.
Zirconia blocks are amazing block for the CAD CAM systems, as the combination creates dynamite clinical results in as little as one patient visit. Zirconia has amazing strength allowing for minimal prep reduction as well as multiple layers which gives the final restoration optimal esthetics. Zirconia also gives the clinician the opportunity to cement or bond the restoration in place depending on different clinical scenarios.
Advancements in technologies and software can now help simplify workflows between specialists in the areas of alignment and restorative dentistry. In this CE webinar, please join both Dr. Donna Stenburg and Dr. Lois Duerst as they share their collaboration experience on treating mutual patients with clear tray aligners and composite restorations using digital treatment software.
Proper soft tissue control and isolation is critical to many aspects of dentistry. Hard work and skill at creating or delivering an ideal restoration can all be negated if the soft tissue/fluid control is not ideal. There are many techniques, technologies, and techniques that can assist with this most critical aspect of dentistry. This CE webinar is designed to review many different helpful tools for the clinician to have more ideal outcomes.
As clinicians, we have a mental checklist prior to each restoration that must be adhered to for ultimate success. Beyond an appropriate diagnosis, a good preparation is a crucial factor to ensure a restoration with longevity. In this presentation, we will analyze what makes a preparation able to withstand the times and provide that longevity. This CE webinar will focus on indirect restorations.
The secret is knowing what problems can occur so that you can avoid them or that you have an immediate solution that resolves the problem. Cosmetic dentistry requires a lot of knowledge, time, practice and skill to become very good. Problems are a gift in that we learn from our mistakes. We want to obviously learn from others that are further along in their career or knowledge so that we can remove as many potential problems so that we can accelerate our craft with the least amount of problems. This CE webinar will discus various problems that can arise when using resin adhesion to ceramics like crowns and veneers.
Digital dentistry is rapidly becoming the standard of care. However, understanding the diversity of use and assimilation into your practice often remains a mystery. Most importantly, clinicians need to understand how to maximize their investment in the technology and how to ensure its valuable return on investment. This CE webinar will share practical understanding of how digital plays an integral part in a practice and its best uses of application. Discussion will be considered for the restorative workflow and smile design cases.
This CE webinar will review hybrid indirect blocks and their use in dental CAD/CAM dentistry. As CAD/CAM dentistry continues to increase in use, the need for faster materials and efficiency is ever constant. Hybrid blocks are materials that mill fast, have great wearability and produce beautiful restorations. The properties of nano-hybrid materials and cementation protocol to obtain the best long-term results will be discussed. The attendees will learn about how these products can boost productivity in the general practice.
The patient's demand for esthetic restorations is increasing. This encourages dental practitioners to select contemporary ceramic materials and streamlined workflows for restorative procedures. With advancements in dental technology, the clinician can provide efficient processes from diagnosis and treatment planning to impression taking, up to and including, the insertion of the final restoration. In this CE webinar, intra-oral scanning techniques, material selection and cementation protocols will be addressed to maximize long-term performance and esthetics of your all-ceramic restorations.
In this CE webinar, learn the benefits and techniques of incorporating new materials into your denture workflow. Understand the advantages of using digital technology to produce dentures. Learn about the latest materials used in digital dentures and their benefits. Discuss the clinical steps for incorporating new materials into your denture workflow. Understand how to troubleshoot common issues that may arise during the fabrication process.
Join us in this CE webinar as we will review applications of zirconia for a variety of clinical scenarios while maintaining control over the final outcome with chairside milling.
The latest zirconia materials are a synergistic blend of biological evolution and technological engineering. Today's clinician must recognize the attributes of each zirconia material by way of optical, physical and biologic material property to ensure clinical success. This CE webinar will discuss the difference in 3Y to 5Y zirconia materials, the newest version of gradient content materials and how to select the right Y for each case.
Today, there are a multitude of different materials to choose from in CAD/CAM dentistry. A fully crystallized Lithium Disilicate block is a material that is time efficient, esthetic, precise, and cost effective. In this CE webinar, we will discuss how to choose the right block for your patient in order to create an esthetic outcome with long term success, while saving chair time. Attendees will learn how to create life-like natural restorations that do not have to be fired in a single visit.
Updates for In-Office Milling Materials
