Lectures & Workshops

Date: 20 September 2024 (Dentists Group)
Date: 21 September 2024 (Dental Technicians Group)

Time: 9.00am– 5.30pm

Venue: Frontier Dental Academy

Synopsis

Indirect composites are touted as predictable restorative materials for a wide arrange of restorations such veneers, inlays, onlays, crowns & bridges as well as implant supported restorations. A comprehensive spectrum of tooth shades as well as gingival colours are formulated to create bespoke restorations. A simple, predictable fabrication protocol enables same day delivery in case of single unit, fixed prosthesis. Indirect composites add unique value as implant friendly, flexible, repairable and shock-absorbing materials that can be used on their own for implant supported prosthesis or in combination with more rigid oxide ceramics. Restoration of the deficient gum is easily accomplished with the use of the gingival composites available in different shades, viscosities and translucencies to mimic individual characteristics. During the workshop, the participants will be able to understand the significance of indirect composites in daily workflow and experience the fabrication technique. Useful tips and tricks will be shared to help users easily simulate natural shape, texture and shades in their daily work for pink-white aesthetic harmony.

Key Learning Points

• Learn the importance of bonding between different materials; eg: Titanium, PMMA, Zirconia, Acrylic Resin, etc. with lab composites.
• Understanding the different levels of opacity in tooth and gum colours and how to control the thickness of each layer during build-up
• Step-by-step guide to achieving successful blend of shades and surface contouring of lab composites to replicate the natural tooth and gum surface texture

Workshop Tasks

• Step by step fabrication of a single anterior, aesthetic crown
• Step by step stratification of Ceramage gum composite, blending of flowable gum and translucent shades with detailed staining
• Understanding the protocol for surface adjustment, finishing and polishing

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 easiest solution for the modern dental laboratory which in turn helps to ensure consistent, predictable results 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.