A new level of aesthetic dentistry. Protocols from the legends of Japanese dental schools

You can expect treatment protocols, clinical approaches, years of hands-on experience, and a touch of the magic of Japanese dentistry!

Kazunobu Yamada, Kazunori Ohtani, Yuichiro Yoshiki, and Kenji Iwaki — renowned lecturers and representatives of the Japanese dental school — will guide you on an intensive journey into the world of modern aesthetic dentistry.

You will gain in-depth knowledge of:

• Dento-facial aesthetic analysis and its application in clinical practice

• A new concept of veneer preparation based on tooth morphology and the design of the future restoration using feldspathic ceramics and e.Max

• Aesthetic restoration of anterior teeth using zirconia materials: FCZ and PFZ

• Material selection for future prosthetic restorations: a patient-centered approach

• Full removable denture design and treatment protocols

Lesson 1. Minimally invasive aesthetic dentistry: protocols for long-term success

• Minimally invasive veneer preparation protocols

• Long-term prognosis of veneer restorations

• Treatment protocols for non-carious lesions

• Determination of the vertical dimension of occlusion

• Temporary restoration fabrication protocols

• Additive veneer restoration protocols

Lesson 2. A new concept of veneer fabrication based on tooth morphology

• Treatment planning and preparation design

• Basic tooth morphology

• Line angles and distal angle of the incisal edge

• Tooth preparation protocols for veneers

• Guided minimally invasive preparation

Lesson 3. Veneer preparation based on the morphology of the future restoration

• Minimally invasive preparation guided by the morphology of the final restoration

• Guided tooth preparation protocols

• Aesthetic analysis protocols

• Clinical case analysis

Lesson 4. Laminate veneers: feldspathic ceramics and e.Max

• Laminate veneers in full-mouth rehabilitation cases

• Color in aesthetic restorations

• Adaptation of porcelain laminate veneers:

  • Fabrication of veneers using feldspathic ceramic materials

  • Cement shade selection for veneer bonding

  • Additional color technique

  • Lens effect technique

  • Masking technique

  • Fabrication of veneers using lithium disilicate (e.Max)

Lesson 5. Highly aesthetic full-contour zirconia restorations

• Generations of dental zirconia

• Enamel properties and ceramic materials

• Types of zirconia restorations:

  • PFZ (Porcelain-Fused-to-Zirconia)

  • FCZ (Full-Contour Zirconia) restorations

• Finishing techniques for PFZ ceramics

• Application of impregnation techniques

• Clinical case analysis

Lesson 6. Aesthetic restoration of anterior teeth using composite materials

• Analysis of tooth color, shape, and surface texture

• Advantages of composite restorations

• Step-by-step protocol for minimally invasive composite restorations

• Step-by-step restoration of Class III and Class IV caries

• Protocols for anterior composite restorations

• Diastema closure protocols using composite restorations

• Finishing and polishing protocols for composite restorations

Lesson 7. Aesthetic restoration of anterior teeth using zirconia

• Challenges in determining contact point positioning

• Preparation of discolored abutment teeth for optimal aesthetic outcomes

• Management of interdental papillae using provisional restorations

• Adhesive preparation protocols when working with zirconia materials

Lesson 8. Full-mouth rehabilitation with veneers and zirconia crowns

• Selection of different zirconia materials:

  • Strength, translucency, and aesthetics

  • Comparison of monolithic and multilayer zirconia

  • Margin design and finish lines

  • Surface treatment and adhesion methods

  • Zirconia cementation protocols

Lesson 9. Complete removable prosthodontics: working with the occlusal plane

• Classification of malocclusion

• Classification of skeletal maxillomandibular relationships in edentulous patients

• Step-by-step protocol for establishing the occlusal plane in edentulous patients

• Protocols for achieving muscular harmony in complete denture prosthodontics

• Management of complex clinical cases in edentulous patients

Lesson 10. Maxillomandibular relationships in complete removable prosthodontics

• Importance of establishing correct maxillomandibular relationships in edentulous patients

• Clinical landmarks for occlusal plane construction

• Step-by-step protocols for recording maxillomandibular relationships

• Common problems and solutions in complete denture prosthodontics

10 lessons (4h 26min)