Ceramic Veneers: Interdisciplinary Approach and Updated Protocols
Explore Dr. Giacomo Armani's interdisciplinary approach to ceramic veneers — Solutions for everyday aesthetic cases!
Within the course, you will learn in detail about:
– The ortho-prostho approach to ceramic veneers
– The perio-prostho approach to ceramic veneers
– Guided and vertical preparation techniques
– Adhesive protocols and bonding of ceramic veneers.
Achieve aesthetic, functional, and long-lasting ceramic veneers with the interdisciplinary approach. This course will significantly enhance the patients' appreciation of your work!
Lesson 1.Clinical protocols of the first appointment. Diagnosis and treatment planning
– Key points to consider when determining the chief complaint of the patient
– Patient-dentist communication and the patient's expectations
– Protocols of the first appointment and dental photography
– Diagnostic protocols and periodontal evaluation. Perio chart, perio classification
– Analysis of X-rays and CBCT
– Techniques for recording of the centric relation
– The functional aspects of veneers restoration:
- centric occlusion
- centric relation
- vertical dimension of occlusion (VDO)
- application of deprogramming devices.
– Dentist-lab communication
– Wax-up and mock-up
– Protocols of digital intraoral scanning
– DSD protocols using smilecloud software
– Analysis of clinical cases.
Recommended for: Prosthodontists, General dentists.
Lesson 2.The Ortho-Prostho Approach to Ceramic Veneers. Introductory lesson
– The idea behind minimal invasiveness ceramic veneers
– Indications to the ortho-prostho approach
– Orthodontic considerations prior to ceramic veneer rehabilitation. Analysis of clinical cases
– Step-by-step analysis of the ortho-prostho approach in clinical cases
– Functional evaluation prior to ceramic veneers
– Aesthetic evaluation prior to ceramic veneers.
Recommended for: Prosthodontists, General dentists.
Lesson 3.The Ortho-Prostho Approach to Ceramic Veneers
– The idea behind minimal invasiveness ceramic veneers
– Indications to the ortho-prostho approach
– Orthodontic considerations prior to ceramic veneer rehabilitation. Analysis of clinical cases
– Step-by-step analysis of the ortho-prostho approach in clinical cases
– Functional evaluation prior to ceramic veneers
– Aesthetic evaluation prior to ceramic veneers
– Analysis of clinical cases.
Recommended for: Prosthodontists, General dentists.
Lesson 4.The Perio-Prostho Approach to Ceramic Veneers
– Diagnosis and evaluation of gummy smile. The optimal ratio between pink aesthetic and white aesthetic
– Protocols and techniques of aesthetic crown lengthening
– Protocols of guided mucogingival surgery for crown lengthening
– Zenith correction and soft tissue evaluation
– Step-by-step clinical demonstration of the perio-prostho approach to ceramic veneer restorations
– The ortho-perio-prostho approach to ceramic veneers
– Analysis of clinical cases from A to Z.
Recommended for: Prosthodontists, General dentists.
Lesson 5.Simulation of the Final Veneer Restoration. DSD, Mock-up and Provisional Veneers
– Protocols of digital wax-up and mock-up
– DSD protocols for planning ceramic veneer rehabilitation;
– Protocols of analogue wax-up and mock-up
– Functional loading test using mock-up
– Mock-up technique using a silicon index key
– Clinical steps of manufacturing of provisional veneers
– Analysis of clinical cases.
Recommended for: Prosthodontists, General dentists.
Lesson 6.Different Preparation Techniques for Ceramic Veneer Restoration
– The anatomical limit when preparing for ceramic veneers
– Preparation guide for functional and aesthetic veneers
– Biological width and its role in the longevity of veneers
– Preparation protocols of the incisal edge and cervical margin
– Cervical preparation: subgingival margin, epi-gingival margin, and supragingival margin
– Step-by-step demonstration of guided preparation technique using mock-up and silicon index key
– Finish line preparation: Modified Chamfer, chamfer, and no finish line
– Vertical preparation techniques: indication, advantages, and protocols
– Application of the retraction cord and impression taking protocols: one-stage and two-stage technique
– Techniques for intermaxillary relation recording
– Analysis of clinical cases.
Recommended for: Prosthodontists, General dentists.
Lesson 7.Adhesive Protocols on Delivery Day from A to Z
– The try-in paste. Selection of the correct shade of cement
– Protocols of rubberdam isolation
– Classification of rubberdam clamps: anchor and soft tissue clamps
– Protocols for pretreatment of the inner surface of the veneer
– Step-by-step demonstration of bonding of ceramic veneers
– Follow-up appointments and occlusal check
– Review of clinical cases.
Recommended for: Prosthodontists, General dentists.
6 lessons + 1 free (6h 16min)