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Overview: The patient’s demand for esthetic restorations is increasing. This encourages dental practitioners to select contemporary ceramic materials for restorative treatments. With the advancements in dental technology, there are multiple ceramic materials like feldspathic, lithium disilicates, zirconia available. However, selecting an ideal material for clinical conditions can be confusing for dental practitioners. There are many …

Dr George Tysowsky – Ceramic Materials Selection & Cementation Protocols Read More »

In this informal Ivodent Lockdown Live Zoom session filmed Thurs 14 May 2020, Dr Ellis introduces us to the functional occlusion of the dynamic masticatory system – one of the most fascinating and important areas of study in dentistry. It is the cornerstone of all dental treatment, regardless of which facet of dentistry you are …

Dr Andrew Ellis – Principles of Occlusion in Implantology Read More »

The esthetic treatment through adhesive restorations has always presented a challenge in clinical practice. New generation all-ceramic restorations and adhesive systems allow a greater preservation of residual hard tooth structures, especially with regard to single elements. The constant development of the digital workflow enables the dental team to control many aspects of the restorative plan, …

Dr Mario Imburgia – Vertiprep and CAD approach in veneer restorations Read More »

In this Webinar (filmed in Cape Town 25 Nov 2021), Dr Schneider explains how Cention N, from Ivoclar Vivadent, will redefine the filling segment of amalgam and glass ionomers. There are no CPD points for this course For years, glass ionomers and amalgams have been used successfully within their indications as filling materials. Nonetheless, there …

Dr Philipp E. Schneider – Bioactive powder-liquid basic restorative material – Cention N Read More »

Course Description Not to achieve perfection isn’t a shame. To not even try, on the other hand, is. This Webinar is for ceramists who want to learn to take their build-up esthetics skills to a next level. Please join and boost your knowledge. CPD point pending In this webinar the participants will learn more about …

Roger Zünd: Influencing factors that cause changes the ceramic material Read More »

Course Description Strategies for Using T-Scan as a Vital Case-Finishing Instrument for Implant Patients. Balancing a patient’s bite is challenging enough when you are only adjusting natural teeth. However, when you remove the patient’s proprioceptive ability to feel their bite – which is the case when implants are involved – you are putting your implant …

Dr Robert Kerstein: Digital Occlusion Technology to Prevent Destructive Occlusal Force Complications Read More »

Course Description Dr Stephné Fenwick talks isolation with an emphasis on the use of the Optragate and Optradam. For dental procedures it is essential to establish an absolutely dry and isolated working field, especially if high-risk patients are to be treated. Here we will look at 2 efficient aids for absolute and relative isolation and …

Dr Stephné Fenwick: Isolation Read More »

Course Description Dr Stephné Fenwick advises on the ins and out of placing a sectional matrix system for a Class II restoration. She will take a close look at what type of preparations we want to avoid using conventional methods and what outcome we ideally want to achieve using a high-quality matrix system like Garrison.There …

Dr Stephné Fenwick: Sectional Matrix Systems for Class II Restorations Read More »

Course Description Kayleigh Swart (Dental Therapist) looks at Helioseal F Plus as an ideal fissure sealant solution. Pits and fissures are highly susceptible to caries because they are difficult to clean due to their complex structure. Pits and fissures need to be sealed to create an impenetrable barrier and prevent bacteria from growing within them.There …

Kayleigh Swart: Helioseal F Plus for Fissure Sealants Read More »

Course Description Join Dr Stephné Fenwick for a detailed look at the ideal etching, bonding and curing scenario.  What You’ll Learn Requirements of dental adhesives for the clinician The benefits of Tetric N-Bond Universal The benefits of the VivaPen The benefits of the Bluephase N G4 Curing light Tips and tricks for achieving esthetics, quality …

Dr Stephne Fenwick: Bonding and curing Read More »

Course Description In May 2021 South African technicians were lectured on Zoom by Dieter Grübel (Senior Manager Global Education Technical for Ivoclar Vivadent in Schaan, Liechtenstein) on the outstanding performance and benefits of the innovative and unique polychromatic press Ingot IPS e.max Press Multi.  He demonstrates the smart solution options like the Shade Navigation Application …

Dieter Grübel: The true Multi-Talent – IPS e.max Press Multi Read More »

Course Description Ivodent’s own technical advisor Werner Swanepoel shares his knowledge and experience with us on the versatility of laboratory composites. Not just creating gums on a hybrid abutment implant bridge, but also characterizing a denture with veins and stippling that not even you and I will immediately see that the patient is even wearing …

Werner Swanepoel: The versatility of laboratory composites Read More »