Beyond Shade Matching: Mastering Depth, Character & Vitality in PFM Restorations
Date: 29 July 2026
Lecture: 9:00am – 6:00pm
Venue: UniMed UniHealth Corporate Office Training room, Washpur, Dhaka
Synopsis
Porcelain fused to metal (PFM) restorations are routinely prescribed to patients, as predictable and economical options that meet their aesthetic and functional needs. Dental ceramists require proper planning, technical skills and a thorough understanding of metal-ceramics to be able to fabricate life-like PFM restorations and replicate the details of natural anatomy. The use of predictable methods and proven ceramic systems further minimize the risk of failure during production, elevate the quality of work, increase productivity and efficiency in daily workflow, leading to greater profit for the lab.
Layering metal-ceramic porcelain system such as Vintage Pro feature micro-fine particle structure and a stable formulation that impart natural optical characteristics, colour stability, excellent handling, higher fracture resistance and long-term functional durability, for consistent and reliable outcomes.
Achieving life-like restorations requires a deep understanding of natural tooth colour variations and changes observed with age. This hands-on workshop guides technicians through a systematic multilayer build-up technique designed for simple to complex cases.
The hands-on experience with Vintage Pro porcelain system will bridge material knowledge with practical, everyday skills. The workshop provide also practical insights for technicians who routinely work within the constraints of limited preparation space.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
-Understand the optical characteristics of natural teeth
-Apply multilayer build-up and cut-back techniques with internal staining to replicate natural tooth shade & morphology
-Perform both internal and external staining with controlled, predictable results for individualised aesthetics
-Execute simplified 3D staining for depth of colour
-Simulate natural surface abrasion and wear textures through stepwise anatomical contouring
Mr. Jovi Ng
Mr. Jovi is a Certified Dental Technician who graduated from the Miyazaki Dental Technician’s School. He specialized as a dental ceramist at the Waseda Institute of Dental Technology in Japan. Mr. Ng was associated with Shofu Dental Asia-Pacific for more than 35 years as the Chief Technical Instructor and travelled extensively throughout the Asia-Pacific region conducting courses and workshops in the field of dental technology.
He has contributed many articles in regional dental publications to showcase how to efficiently achieve excellent aesthetics with various indirect restorative materials. Jovi is a member of the Japan Dental Technician’s Association and the Malaysian Dental Technologists Association. After retiring from the company, Jovi continues to consult for private labs mentoring a younger generation of dental ceramists who want to upskill and learn the art of dental ceramics. He also consults for Shofu and imparts his wealth of knowledge and expertise through workshops and lectures, across the region.