Lectures & Workshops

Date : 17th & 18th June 2024

Time : 9am – 5.30pm

Venue: SHOFU KL Training Center

Overview:

Lithium disilicate is considered to be one of the most aesthetic materials for smile makeovers. Needle-like (acicular) densely packed crystals  impart optimal strength and durability to the lithium disilicate crown, inlays, onlays.

Fabricated either as a fully contoured prosthesis individualized with stains or through veneering of the lithium disilicate frame with low fusing ceramic material, lithium disilicate restorations enable you to achieve and often exceed the aesthetic expectations of the patient.

Let us delve into the lithium disilicate fabrication process and understand the key factors that influence the outcome from tooth preparation to pressing, ceramic layering, staining and finally, predictable cementation. This session will provide an insight to the aesthetic potentialities and clinical viability of Vintage LD lithium disilicate system and how it can be seamlessly integrated into the daily workflow of dental clinics and laboratories.

Learning Objectives:

• Keys to getting the shade right
• Simple and predictable fabrication steps to creating life-like lithium disilicate restoration
• Recreating natural surface texture with a predictable approach to contouring and finishing
• Insight to potential problems and solutions along with best practices for minimizing errors in workflow

Workshop Tasks:

• Cut-back layering technique with Vintage LD Porcelain on an anterior crown restoration.
• Life-like staining of anterior veneers.
• Step by step guide to 2D/3D staining with Vintage Art Universal Stains.

Instructor Profile:

Connie is a certified dental technician who graduated from Taiwan and has been involved in technical product evaluation and development. She has conducted various workshops/hands-on training in the region. Connie’s commercial experience has been invaluable in driving her to discover the best, easiest solution for the modern dental laboratory which in turn helps to deliver consistent, predictable restorations to meet the clinician’s need and minimize the re-restoration cycle.

A perfectionist by nature, Connie believes in exploring the material capabilities in depth and imparting valuable practical tips through simple, precise, and predictable steps.