New IPS e.max lithium disilicate and zirconia offers new esthetic options for creating exceptional true-to-nature restorations regardless of the fabrication technique
In the past few years, patients have become increasingly interested in esthetic restorative procedures. As a result, the demand for all-ceramic restorations has risen greatly. By employing innovative ceramic components, such as the new lithium disilicate translucent materials and translucent zirconia we can offer new esthetic options for creating exceptional true-to-nature restorations regardless of the fabrication technique.
In this workshop both pressed glass-ceramic copings and zirconia crown will be veneered with IPS e.max Ceram including of IPS e.max Ceram “Power Dentin”, IPS e.max Ceram “Selection” and IPS Ivocolor, using a customized layering technique. The technique will be presented both, theoretically and practically.
IPS e.max Ceram is a low-fusing nano-fluorapatite glass-ceramic suitable for veneering all types of IPS e.max frameworks. Fluorapatite crystals in the nanometer range provide a unique combination of translucency, brightness and opalescence. Because of their easy handling as well as the unrivalled esthetic potential of their crystal matrix, these veneering materials are a pleasure to use.
Syllabus:
The following topics will be addressed in the course:
- Slideshow
- Presentation of the system components
- Shading options
- Control of absorption and reflection
- Adjustment of different translucencies
- Ceramic firing
- Shaping and shading by means of an additive layering technique
- Imitation of natural surface textures
- Glaze firing – corrective firing
- Mechanical polishing to achieve an optimized surface gloss
The workshop will round off with tips and tricks that help you to ensure efficient and effective procedures in esthetic dentistry.
Requirements:
Participants should bring:
- A small selection of personal ceramic modeling and grinding instruments.
Course models and structures will be handed out on-site.
