Functional & Biomimetic Approach to Ceramic Veneers: Essential Principles for Clinicians
Functional & Biomimetic Approach to Ceramic Veneers: Essential Principles for Clinicians
Course overview
Explore the functional and biomimetic principles of ceramic veneers with Dr. Jan Hajtó, a leading expert in aesthetic dentistry!
During this comprehensive course, Dr. Jan Hajtó will guide you through the important steps of achieving functional and durable anterior laminate ceramic veneers as you learn about:
Analysis of advancements in different materials for veneers
Protocols of functional analysis and therapy before prosthetic treatment
Veneer preparation and bonding following biomimetic guidelines
Complete guidance on various types of veneers in clinical practice.
Course lessons
Lesson 1. Veneers in Clinical Aesthetic Practice
Indication and aesthetic advantages of laminate veneers
contraindication of laminate veneers
Common mistakes when working with all-ceramic partial crowns.
Lesson 2. Functional Consideration of Laminate Ceramic Veneers
The main differences between function and aesthetic
Clinical reality of functional and aesthetic aspects of laminate veneers
Protocols of functional analysis and functional therapy prior to prosthetic treatment
Cranio-mandibualar disorder (CMD) screening according to Ahlers and Jakstat
Clinical protocols for finding occlusal interferences.
Lesson 3. Functional Concept of Laminate Ceramic Veneers
Literature review of temporomandibular disorder
Evaluation of occlusion
Dysfunctional occlusion and possible consequences
The role of occlusion in TMD
Occlusal interferences and TMD
Functional occlusal concept:
Physiological static occlusion
Centric occlusion and centric relation
Anterior and canine guidance
Occlusal interferences and hyper-balances.
Lesson 4. Biomimetic Approach to Laminate Ceramic Veneers
Biomimetic principles in veneers restoration
Key aspects of the biomimetic approach
Analysis of tooth structure and their preservation
Biomimetic protocols for bonding porcelain restorations
Tooth preparation according to the biomimetic guidelines.
Lesson 5. Complete Guide to the Different Types of Veneers in Clinical Practice
Evaluation of enamel thickness and tooth preparation
Guidelines for non-prep veneers
Guidelines for minimally invasive veneers
Guidelines for minimally invasive partial veneers
Advantages and disadvantages of partial veneers.
Lesson 6. Material Selection of Ceramic Veneers and Marginal Adaptation
Guidelines for standard veneers
Standard veneers vs full crown restorations
Step-by-step clinical guidelines for standard veneers and case analysis
Analysis of feldspathic porcelain for anterior veneers
Success rate of laminate veneers
Failures of veneers: analysis of the most common reasons
Advancements in different types of materials for veneers:
Lithium disilicate
Zirconia-reinforced lithium disilicate.
Effect of thickness and preparation of ceramic veneers on marginal adaptation.
