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Course Overview

The purpose of this presentation is to provide evidence-based knowledge addressing the evolution of all-ceramic materials (mainly zirconia and lithium-disilicate) in terms of esthetics and physical properties. It will also demonstrate how to facilitate soft tissue health and esthetics with such materials for various treatment modalities with emphasis on implant-supported restorations. It will highlight how the advent of CAD/CAM technology supports the design and fabrication of these restorations in the dental laboratory, showcasing contemporary zirconia-based restorations. This presentation will also discuss the management of the soft tissue while focusing on concepts of provisionalization, emergence profile management, communication of the developed emergence profile with the dental technician, and abutment selection in terms of design and materials.

The presentation will feature concepts of restoration design (layered, monolithic, and hybrid designs) for all-ceramic restorations and how appropriate restoration design may alleviate prospective clinical complications. In addition, it will describe the newer, more translucent as well as multi-layered zirconia systems and their evolving role in the restorative practice while enhancing more conservative patient care.  Finally, this presentation will address the unique properties of zirconia as restorative material in implant dentistry. It will focus on the use of CAD/CAM technology as part of interdisciplinary treatment planning and for surgical and restorative treatment, enhancing definitive treatment outcomes, patients experience, and long-term management. 

Key Learning Objectives

• To gain understanding and knowledge of various evolving mainstream contemporary all-ceramic materials.
• To be able to treatment plan for all-ceramic restorations while discussing their advantages and limitations, and while attaining more predictable yet conservative and esthetic results.
• To understand the role of provisional restorations in soft tissue profile shaping in terms of health and esthetics.
• To understand the role of adequate communication with the dental laboratory for facilitating a successful clinical outcome.
• To gain understanding of design and manufacturing techniques available for both tooth-borne and implant-supported all-ceramic restorations, and how the advent of CAD/CAM technology and digital workflow supports their design and fabrication. 

Benefits of Attending

• Learn in an interactive atmosphere where all concepts will be demonstrated with simple day to day as well as complex comprehensive patient care.
• All presented clinical patient care will be supported by evidence-based material. 
• Enjoy a unique educational experience in a friendly and relaxed environment.
• While learning and sharing knowledge, experience relevant and current clinical and research data that can be integrated in all levels of restorative practice.

Course Tuition

12 Hours

Lecture format with power point presentation.
Course tuition due at time of final payment.
See Terms and Conditions with respect to refund policy.
Dentists must register in the Dentist category not Auxiliary category to receive C.E. credits. 

Course Logistics

Disclaimer: Dates, times, and locations of seminars are subject to change.
While we make every effort to deliver our continuing education programs as scheduled, the nature of international travel and destination-based events means that unforeseen circumstances may arise. Factors such as weather conditions, transportation delays, and venue availability may necessitate adjustments to seminar dates, times, or locations.

Unless otherwise published, the speaker has no financial or commercial interest or relationships related to the lecture or lecture material.