CAD/CAM: Crown & Bridges - Designing, Finishing and Restoration (16 CE)

In this intensive two-day course, participants will master the design and production of single crowns and bridges using cutting-edge digital technologies, though hands-on workshops and comprehensive lectures.  The course emphasizes practical skills, including green stage finishing and contouring of zirconia bridges, ceramic crown preparation and crystallization, and aesthetic finishing with BIOMIC stain and glaze. Attendees will replicate the bio-aesthetics of natural dentition, enhancing their ability to deliver aesthetically pleasing and functionally precise restorations. With laptops provided and all necessary materials included, participants will have the tools they need to immediately apply their newfound knowledge in their practice.

Laptops with all relevant programs/software will be provided, as well as all tools and supplies needed. Attendees may bring their own tools and brushes if desired. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Participants will learn:

• Designing single crowns and bridges using Exocad software
• CAM strategies and nesting techniques in Millbox for dry and wet mill production
• 3D printing models using ASIGA MAX UV technology
• Preparation, techniques for green stage zirconia, ceramic crowns and crystallization with porcelain
• Finishing and contouring zirconia bridge for sintering
• Technical and aesthetic finishing of milled restorations using BIOMIC stain and glaze
• Replicating the bio-aesthetics of natural dentition for enhanced restoration outcomes

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Instructors:

Sulay Cardona, CDT

Sander Polanco, MDT CDT

We will provide 16 CE at the completion of the course.

This course is registered:

National Board of Certification for Dental Laboratory Technology (NBC)

ADA CERP

Vizstara Professional 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. Vizstara Professional designated this activity for 16 continuing education credits.

Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to ADA CERP at www.ada.org/cerp.

PACE Program - Academy of General Dentistry

VIZSTARA PROFESSIONAL

Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit.

Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority of AGD endorsement.

August 1, 2021 to July 31st, 2024 Provider ID# 318174