Category: News

Date: 18 &19 December 2024

Time: 9.00am– 5.30pm

Venue: Yangon, Myanmar

Synopsis

CAD/CAM zirconia restorations are routinely prescribed in the dental practice, with increasing digitalization of the dental workflow. Monolithic zirconia restorations require customization to match the natural teeth either by staining or porcelain micro-stratification and in some case as in the anterior aesthetic zone, by adopting both techniques.

While Vintage ZR micro-fine layering porcelain is designed for easy build-up on the CAD/CAM zirconia frame, it also mimics the translucency and opalescence of natural enamel, making it “the” perfect choice for micro-stratification of zirconia restorations. Vintage Art Universal stain system with its “true colour” liquid helps visualize the end outcome without even firing, thus minimizing error, and simplifying the staining protocol for highly aesthetic CAD/CAM restorations. Explore the aesthetic possibilities of CAD/CAM restorations with staining and micro-layering, to elevate the quality of monolithic restorations that meet your patients’ aesthetic and functional needs.

Key Learning Points

• An understanding of dental colour to achieve true shade match.
• Step by step guide to layering Vintage ZR porcelain with emphasis on dentin-enamel thickness calibration.
• Creating life-like surface textures and anatomical contouring
• Life-like staining with Vintage Art Universal Stains
• Insights to 2D and 3D staining with Vintage Art Universal Stains on CAD CAM Zirconia Monolithic Restoration.

Workshop Tasks

• Cut-back layering technique with Vintage ZR Porcelain on posterior single crown.
• Individual characterization of zirconia restoration with Vintage Art Universal
• Microstratification and life-like staining on anterior single crown.

Instructor Profile

Connie is a certified dental technician who graduated from Taiwan and has been involved in technical product evaluation and development. She has conducted various workshops/hands-on training in the region. Connie’s commercial experience has been invaluable in driving her to discover the easiest solution for the modern dental laboratory which in turn helps to ensure consistent, predictable results to meet the clinician’s need and minimize the re-restoration cycle. A perfectionist by nature, Connie believes in exploring the material capabilities in depth and imparting valuable practical tips through simple, precise, and predictable steps.

Date: 17 December 2024

Time: 9.00am– 6.00pm

Venue: Yangon, Myanmar

Synopsis
“Vintage Pro” is a contemporary high-fusing metal-ceramic system that is professionally designed with a reinforced porcelain microparticle structure, to create aesthetic, durable and functional PFM restorations.

Characterized by exceptional efficiency, homogeneity, stability and versatility, Vintage PRO is easy to handle and less prone to errors with the systematic co-ordination of standard as well as extended array of margin, cervical, opalescent, translucent and effect powders, that suit beginners and experts alike.

The experiential workshop will enable participants to understand how this metal-ceramic system can help them achieve the desired shade and aesthetics in a predictable manner with minimal errors, helping to increasing productivity and profitability for the lab.

Key Learning Points

• How to overcome daily challenges in porcelain fused to metal restoration
• Step by step guide to fabricating life-like aesthetic anterior PFM crown

Workshop Tasks

• Fabrication of Anterior PFM crown with Vintage Pro.
• Individual Characterization of Metal Ceramic with Vintage Art Universal

Instructor Profile

Connie is a certified dental technician who graduated from Taiwan and has been involved in technical product evaluation and development. She has conducted various workshops/hands-on training in the region. Connie’s commercial experience has been invaluable in driving her to discover the easiest solution for the modern dental laboratory which in turn helps to ensure consistent, predictable results to meet the clinician’s need and minimize the re-restoration cycle. A perfectionist by nature, Connie believes in exploring the material capabilities in depth and imparting valuable practical tips through simple, precise, and predictable steps.

Date: 31 October 2024

Time: 2.45pm– 3.30pm

Venue: Eastin Grand Hotel, 6th floor at Phayathai 1-2 (room)

Speaker: Prof. Satoshi Imazato

Synopsis

Recently, much attention has been paid to bio-active restorative materials and liners, focusing on their mineralizing ability or stimulation of apatite formation. However, bio-active functions useful for dental treatment/care are diverse. In addition to promotion of remineralization and hard tissue formation, control of bacterial infection, prevention of inflammation, and promotion of healing and tissue regeneration can be included as functions beneficial to obtain better treatment results and enable effective disease control/prevention.

S-PRG filler, a glass powder having a pre-reacted glass-ionomer phase on the surface of fluoroboroaluminosilicate core glass, is one of the highly advanced dental technologies. It releases six different ions F^–, BO₃^3-, Sr²⁺, Na⁺, Al³⁺, and SiO₃^2- at high concentrations. Due to such ion release characteristics, S-PRG filler exhibits multiple bio-active functions such as tooth strengthening, promotion of mineralization, acid neutralization, inhibition of bacteria and fungi, and enhancement of cell activity. Accordingly, S-PRG filler can be utilized for various dental treatment and prevention/care in different material forms. Notably, in the field of pediatric dentistry, composites/adhesives, coating resin, fissure sealant, polishing gel, and toothpaste containing S-PRG filler are of great interest for achieving restoration with preventive effects and effective caries prevention/management regimen.

The present lecture describes the concept of bio-active dental materials and the functions of S-PRG filler. Clinical benefits and usefulness of various commercially available and experimental materials containing bio-active S-PRG filler for pediatric dentistry will be highlighted.

Speaker Profile

Prof. Imazato graduated with his DDS from the Osaka University, School of Dentistry in 1986 and completed his PhD in 1992. He has held numerous posts including Assistant Professor at Department of Operative Dentistry and Visiting Researcher, Department of Oral Biology, Newcastle University UK and Associate Professor at Department of Restorative Dentistry and Endodontology, Osaka University Graduate School of Dentistry. Currently he is Professor and Chair of the Department of Biomaterials Science and the Dean at the Osaka University Graduate School of Dentistry/School of Dentistry.  Prof. Imazato served as the President of Dental Materials Group of IADR, and Convenor of ISO/TC106 Dentistry, SC1, WG11 and WG15.

Most recently he was awarded the IADR, Distinguished Scientist Award (Wilmer Souder Award), Fellow of International Union of Societies for Biomaterials Science and Engineering, and Prize of Japanese Society for Dental Materials and Devices in 2020.

Prof. Imazato has lectured extensively and shared his expertise in material science with the dental fraternity in Japan and internationally.

Date: 30 October 2024

Time: 1.00pm– 4.00pm

Venue: Eastin Grand Hotel, 6th floor at Phayathai 1 (room)

Speaker:  Prof. Satoshi Fukumoto & Assoc. Prof. Aya Yamada

Synopsis

We have recently seen a significant increase in dental problems in pediatric dentistry related to tooth hypoplasia, excessive sugar intake, and oral dysfunction etc. Polarization of dental problems in children has been rising, with cases divided largely into carious and non-carious defects. Patients with higher caries incidence are found not only to have problems in the home environment, but also present with dental hypoplasia. In particular, the management of dental dysplasia (MIH/HSPM), requires not only a dental approach, but a more holistic approach involving various measures that include the improvement of the home environment as well as the patient’s lifestyle.

Development of bioactive materials containing S-PRG fillers are particularly beneficial in pediatric dentistry, as we have investigated ways in incorporating them into preventive and restorative materials to not only treat but also prevent rapidly increasing dental caries amongst the pediatric patient population. S-PRG is an innovative filler that is known to release various ions, effective in strengthening the tooth structure while improving the oral environment.

This pre-congress session comprises of 2 sections. In the first half, Prof. Fukumoto will introduce not only caries treatment using bioactive materials containing S-PRG filler for pediatric dentistry, but also more advanced caries prevention options.

In the second half, Dr. Aya Yamada will conduct a hands-on workshop involving the application of bioactive materials, step-by-step use with tips and tricks for effective clinical use.

Workshop Objectives

• Step by step guide to the clinical application of bioactive sealants and bioactive surface coats in the pediatric patient
• Insights to the comprehensive management of dental caries in the pediatric patient population
• An understanding of the current treatment modalities in the effective management of dental dysplasia (MIH/HSPM) and non-carious lesions in children

Materials to be used:

• Beautisealant (containing S-PRG Filler)
• PRG Barrier Coat (containing S-PRG Filler)
• Tooth model, applicators, light curing equipment, pressured air spray

Date: 22 September 2024

Time: 9.00am– 5.30pm

Venue: Frontier Dental Academy

Synopsis

CAD/CAM zirconia restorations are routinely prescribed with increasing digitalization of the dental workflow. Monolithic zirconia restorations require customization to match natural teeth either by staining or porcelain micro-stratification and in some case, use of both techniques especially in the anterior aesthetic zone. While Vintage ZR micro-fine layering porcelain is designed for easy build-up on the CAD/CAM zirconia frame, it also mimics the translucency and opalescence of natural enamel, making it “the” perfect choice for micro-stratification of zirconia restorations. Vintage Art Universal stain system with its “true colour” liquid helps visualize the end outcome without even firing, thus minimizing error, and simplifying the staining protocol for highly aesthetic CAD/CAM restorations. Explore the aesthetic possibilities of CAD/CAM restorations with staining and micro-layering to elevate the quality of monolithic restorations and differentiate your services to meet the patients’ aesthetic and functional needs.

Key Learning Points

• An understanding of dental colour to achieve true shade match.
• Step by step guide to layering Vintage ZR porcelain with emphasis on micro-layering.
• Creating life-like surface textures and anatomical contouring
• Insights to 2D and 3D staining with Vintage Art Universal Stains

Workshop Tasks

• Microstratification and Life-like Staining on Anterior Single Crown
• Individual chracterization of Monolithic CAD/CAM zirconia restoration

Instructor Profile

Connie is a certified dental technician who graduated from Taiwan and has been involved in technical product evaluation and development. She has conducted various workshops/hands-on training in the region. Connie’s commercial experience has been invaluable in driving her to discover the easiest solution for the modern dental laboratory which in turn helps to ensure consistent, predictable results to meet the clinician’s need and minimize the re-restoration cycle. A perfectionist by nature, Connie believes in exploring the material capabilities in depth and imparting valuable practical tips through simple, precise, and predictable steps.

Date: 20 September 2024 (Dentists Group)
Date: 21 September 2024 (Dental Technicians Group)

Time: 9.00am– 5.30pm

Venue: Frontier Dental Academy

Synopsis

Indirect composites are touted as predictable restorative materials for a wide arrange of restorations such veneers, inlays, onlays, crowns & bridges as well as implant supported restorations. A comprehensive spectrum of tooth shades as well as gingival colours are formulated to create bespoke restorations. A simple, predictable fabrication protocol enables same day delivery in case of single unit, fixed prosthesis. Indirect composites add unique value as implant friendly, flexible, repairable and shock-absorbing materials that can be used on their own for implant supported prosthesis or in combination with more rigid oxide ceramics. Restoration of the deficient gum is easily accomplished with the use of the gingival composites available in different shades, viscosities and translucencies to mimic individual characteristics. During the workshop, the participants will be able to understand the significance of indirect composites in daily workflow and experience the fabrication technique. Useful tips and tricks will be shared to help users easily simulate natural shape, texture and shades in their daily work for pink-white aesthetic harmony.

Key Learning Points

• Learn the importance of bonding between different materials; eg: Titanium, PMMA, Zirconia, Acrylic Resin, etc. with lab composites.
• Understanding the different levels of opacity in tooth and gum colours and how to control the thickness of each layer during build-up
• Step-by-step guide to achieving successful blend of shades and surface contouring of lab composites to replicate the natural tooth and gum surface texture

Workshop Tasks

• Step by step fabrication of a single anterior, aesthetic crown
• Step by step stratification of Ceramage gum composite, blending of flowable gum and translucent shades with detailed staining
• Understanding the protocol for surface adjustment, finishing and polishing

Instructor Profile

Connie is a certified dental technician who graduated from Taiwan and has been involved in technical product evaluation and development. She has conducted various workshops/hands-on training in the region. Connie’s commercial experience has been invaluable in driving her to discover the easiest solution for the modern dental laboratory which in turn helps to ensure consistent, predictable results to meet the clinician’s need and minimize the re-restoration cycle. A perfectionist by nature, Connie believes in exploring the material capabilities in depth and imparting valuable practical tips through simple, precise, and predictable steps.

Date: 13 September 2024
Venue: Double Tree Hotel, Surabaya, Jawa Timur

10.00am – 11.00am | Mastering Indirect Restorations in Modern Dentistry(Lecture)
These days, adhesive dentistry has revolutionized the way we treat cases of missing tooth structure. Advances in material science and technology has left clinicians spoilt for choice when selecting treatment options for Indirect Restorations. This session aims to highlight varied treatment options available with tips and tricks on how to optimize on the material capabilities and prepare the restorations to be delivered to a patient with simplicity and predictability. In this presentation Dr. Kim will showcase different clinical scenarios where indirect restorations have been successfully placed giving the participants insights on to treatment planning with the end in mind

4.30pm –7.30pm | Simplified Success – More than the usual restoration with polymer ceramics(Hands-on Workshop)
Modern Dentistry puts a premium on treatment protocols that are fast, predictable and versatile. This session aims to take a look at one of the most versatile dental material available today –Polymer Ceramic. We will take a look at its properties and explore what makes it a suitable Indirect Restorative Solution for most clinical cases in general dentistry. Participants will have the opportunity gain insights on this novel restorative option where minimally invasive indirect restorations can be created using a simplified technique with predictable aesthetics and function.

Instructor Profile
Dr. Kimberly Ray R. Fajardo or simply “Dr. Kim”, is a graduate of the University of the East College of Dentistry back in 2009 and was a former instructor of Prosthodontics, Undergraduate Research and Practice Management at the same University. Dr. Kim was a visiting scholar for Implant Dentistry and Prosthodontics at the Seoul National University – Bundang Hospital in 2013. He also attended various postgraduate training courses in Aesthetic and Reconstructive Dentistry from the prestigious New York University – Linhart Continuing Dental Education Program and the University of Southern California – Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry. He is an Active Regular Member of The Philippine Prosthodontic Society and the Philippine Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry, a key opinion leader for Shofu Asia Pacific, Pte. Ltd. and one of the advocators for the MiCD Global Network. He shares his passion in teaching both internationally and all over the Philippines giving lectures on topics about Prosthodontics, Esthetic Dentistry and Practice Management to fellow dentists, dental technologists, dental students, and the general public. Dr. Kim maintains a busy Aesthetic and Reconstructive Dentistry practice at his Dental Center by Dr. Kim Fajardo with two locations in the beautiful city of Tagaytay – Ayala Malls Serin and Fora Mall Tagaytay.

Date: 12 September 2024
Time: 9.00am – 5.30pm
Venue: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Synopsis:

Implant supported removable dental prostheses can be customized to harmonize the red-white aesthetic balance and restore the patient’s natural smile. The standard dentures that often look too pale and plastic-like, can be easily accented with the aid of stains and gum-shaded lab composites. Shades of the denture can be adjusted with variations of gum colour and fine details replicated through the use of effect gum colours and stains to enhance the final aesthetic outcome.

The workshop will provide the foundation to understanding the clinical significance of lab composites with a guided protocol on the use of gum shaded composites to individualize removable (denture) prosthesis. Participants will learn how to select the correct gum shades, blend and layer them to mimic gum topography. Tips and tricks on staining procedures and the use of effect shades to simulate the patient’s natural gum will also be shared, thus helping the dental practice/lab to differentiate the gum restorations that they provide.

Key Learning Points:

• Understanding the clinical application of gum shaded lab composites
• Steps to selecting, mixing and stratification of Ceramage gum colours
• Understanding the application of Lite Art Stains to mimic intricacies of the natural gum
• Keys to finishing and polishing lab composites to a natural, lasting shine

Workshop Tasks:

• Surface treatment and preparation of the acrylic denture
• Step by step stratification of Ceramage gum composites and blending of the flowable variant
• Fine detailing with stains and application of the translucent gum layer
• Surface adjustment, finishing and polishing with the recommended polishing system

Instructor Profile:

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. With more than 35 years as chief technical instructor at SHOFU Dental Asia-Pacific and now as advisor, Mr. Ng has extensive experience conducting courses and workshops in the field of dental technology throughout the Asia-Pacific region. He has contributed articles regularly to regional dental publications on how to efficiently achieve excellent aesthetics with various indirect restorative materials. He is also a member of the Japan Dental Technician’s Association and the Malaysian Dental Technologists Association. Jovi is an avid, certified diver with a deep appreciation for nature and brings the same passion to his dental profession by helping to create naturally aesthetic smiles.

Date: 11 September 2024
Time: 9.00am – 5.30pm
Venue: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Synopsis:

With the prevalence of zirconia restorations in everyday practice, there is an even greater need to understand the applications and aesthetic potential of these biocompatible ceramic materials. Though monolithic zirconia materials are popular in the posterior zone, they often lack the aesthetic element required for anterior restorations. Staining and layering with porcelain help to elevate the aesthetic quality of zirconia restorations, imparting life-like brilliance and replicating the shade nuances of natural teeth in the visible zone.

The workshop provides a deep dive into everyday techniques for mastering aesthetic outcomes in CAD/CAM zirconia restorations. Participants will be able to understand how to mimic natural tooth shades, translucency and opalescence by understanding the art and science of ceramic layering and staining. Tips and tricks shared during the guided hands-on session will enable dental technicians to perfect their digital restorations and differentiate the quality of prosthesis they offer to discerning clinicians and patients alike.

Key Learning Points:

• An understanding of dental colour to achieve true shade match
• Step by step guide to micro-layering Vintage ZR porcelain to match shades and translucency
• Creating life-like surface texture and anatomical contouring
• Insights to 2D and 3D staining with Vintage Art Universal Stains

Workshop Tasks:

• Learn cut-back and micro-layering techniques with Vintage ZR Porcelain on zirconia restoration
• Step by step guide to 2D and 3D staining with Vintage Art Universal Stains

Instructor Profile:

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. With more than 35 years as chief technical instructor at SHOFU Dental Asia-Pacific and now as advisor, Mr. Ng has extensive experience conducting courses and workshops in the field of dental technology throughout the Asia-Pacific region. He has contributed articles regularly to regional dental publications on how to efficiently achieve excellent aesthetics with various indirect restorative materials. He is also a member of the Japan Dental Technician’s Association and the Malaysian Dental Technologists Association. Jovi is an avid, certified diver with a deep appreciation for nature and brings the same passion to his dental profession by helping to create naturally aesthetic smiles.

Date: 09 September 2024
Time: 9am – 6pm
Venue: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Synopsis:

In an era where many procedures are being carried out by clinicians without evaluating the biological cost involved in terms of loss of valuable tooth structure, Minimally Invasive Cosmetic Dentistry (MiCD) has been adopted as a purpose driven modern restorative approach with a focus on ethical, patient-centric, holistic dental care. Direct composite restorations empower the clinician to offer simple & complex aesthetic rehabilitations to their patients with minimal biological, financial & time costs enabling a more gratifying treatment option for both the patient as well as the clinician. With the introduction of new-age, bioactive composite resins, it has never been easier to achieve life-like aesthetics & shade blends that mimic nature in the anterior aesthetic zone while ensuring predictable, long-lasting restorations.

This didactic workshop will provide an insight to simplified MiCD protocols and empower the clinicians to employ an empirical work flow, from understanding the tooth anatomy & shade, importance of material selection with various layering techniques, establishing surface form & texture with simplified finishing & polishing steps to achieve predictable and reproducible life-like aesthetic results each and every time.

Key Learning Points: 

• Introduce the MiCD concept, the principle of ‘Less is More’ & the importance of biological cost.
• Learning the Macro, Mini & Micro anatomy in aesthetic zone.
• Concept of Shade Evaluation & Creating a Shade Recipe
• Experience the MiCD BIO-Logical layering concept
• Establishing surface textures & finishing-polishing protocol

Practical Hands-On Exercises

Each participant with complete the following exercise using an Aesthetic Multi-layered Typodont Model

Class IV restoration
– Palatal Shell Technique with BIO-Logical layering concept
– Establish surface form & anatomy
– Finishing & Polishing with established protocols

Instructor Profile:

Dr. Amit Gulati is a BDS & MDS from the University of Mumbai. He completed an advanced training in Aesthetic Perio-Plastic Surgery, Implantology & Osseous Regeneration at the University of Hamburg, Germany and further expanded his expertise with Advanced Prosthodontic training under eminent clinicians in Germany.

He is trained in Digital Smile Design (DSD) under Dr Christian Coachman & was instrumental in introducing the Style Italiano concept in India through his academy. Dr. Amit has also had extensive training in the Minimally Invasive Cosmetic Dentistry (MiCD) concept and treatment protocol in Malaysia & is a certified MiCD Fellow & clinical trainer.

He is a Diplomate of the Indian Society of Oral Implantologists (ISOI), a Fellow of International Congress of Oral Implantology (ICOI) and Associate Fellow of World Clinical Laser Institute (WCLI). He is also a key opinion leader to a number of global dental firms and involved with research & development of newer materials and techniques in aesthetic and implant dentistry.

During two decades of Aesthetic & Implant practice, he has delivered numerous scientific presentations at various national & international conferences, in addition to conducting implant & aesthetic training programs in India and overseas.

Apart from consulting for various aesthetic clinics in Mumbai, he also runs a busy practice with special focus on Aesthetics, Implantology and Oral Rehabilitation. He’s a passionate teacher & manages “Synqronize” an academy established with other like-minded colleagues, to train extensively on implant & aesthetic dentistry.

Date: 08 September 2024
Time: 12pm – 4pm
Venue: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Synopsis:

Minimally Invasive Cosmetic Dentistry (MiCD) showcases the minimalism with which life-like aesthetics can be achieved while reducing the biological cost involved in aesthetic dental procedures. The art & science of minimally invasive dentistry adopts techniques which can reduce the loss of precious dental tissues, that could be already compromised due to pathologic processes like caries or trauma. These techniques not only aim at reducing the biological & financial cost while restoring form & function, but also focus on harmonizing aesthetics to mimic nature.

Preservation of natural tooth structure not only enhances the strength of the restored teeth, but also ensures the longevity of the entire treatment. With the evolution of MiCD techniques & advent of new age, bio-smart restorative materials, the scope of MiCD has expanded beyond routine aesthetic restorations. Elaborate aesthetic & functional rehabilitations can now be undertaken with the minimally invasive approach.

This lecture will focus on the origin & evolution of the minimally invasive dentistry over the years & how it can be applied to day-to-day clinical practice in restorative, aesthetic-cosmetic & rehabilitative dentistry. Minimally invasive approach can encompass simple to complex anterior restorations, diastema closures, smile-makeovers, aesthetic & functional rehabilitations. The speaker will also provide insights into how current digital dentistry protocols can be combined with MiCD to enhance treatment outcomes and overall clinical experience for the patient.

Key learning Objectives:

1. Understanding MiCD concepts & their application in clinical practice
2. MiCD in day-to day restorative dentistry: simple restorations to complex aesthetic rehabs.
3. Principles of Smile Design & Concept of BIOLogical layering.
4. MiCD with digital dentistry

Instructor Profile:

Dr. Amit Gulati is a BDS & MDS from the University of Mumbai. He completed an advanced training in Aesthetic Perio-Plastic Surgery, Implantology & Osseous Regeneration at the University of Hamburg, Germany and further expanded his expertise with Advanced Prosthodontic training under eminent clinicians in Germany.

He is trained in Digital Smile Design (DSD) under Dr Christian Coachman & was instrumental in introducing the Style Italiano concept in India through his academy. Dr. Amit has also had extensive training in the Minimally Invasive Cosmetic Dentistry (MiCD) concept and treatment protocol in Malaysia & is a certified MiCD Fellow & clinical trainer.

He is a Diplomate of the Indian Society of Oral Implantologists (ISOI), a Fellow of International Congress of Oral Implantology (ICOI) and Associate Fellow of World Clinical Laser Institute (WCLI). He is also a key opinion leader to a number of global dental firms and involved with research & development of newer materials and techniques in aesthetic and implant dentistry.

During two decades of Aesthetic & Implant practice, he has delivered numerous scientific presentations at various national & international conferences, in addition to conducting implant & aesthetic training programs in India and overseas.

Apart from consulting for various aesthetic clinics in Mumbai, he also runs a busy practice with special focus on Aesthetics, Implantology and Oral Rehabilitation. He’s a passionate teacher & manages “Synqronize” an academy established with other like-minded colleagues, to train extensively on implant & aesthetic dentistry.

Date: 1st & 2nd September 2024

Venue: Medtronicam Office, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Overview:

Lithium disilicate is considered to be one of the most aesthetic materials for smile makeovers. Needle-like (acicular) densely packed crystals  impart optimal strength and durability to the lithium disilicate crown, inlays, onlays.

Fabricated either as a fully contoured prosthesis individualized with stains or through veneering of the lithium disilicate frame with low fusing ceramic material, lithium disilicate restorations enable you to achieve and often exceed the aesthetic expectations of the patient.

Let us delve into the lithium disilicate fabrication process and understand the key factors that influence the outcome from tooth preparation to pressing, ceramic layering, staining and finally, predictable cementation. This session will provide an insight to the aesthetic potentialities and clinical viability of Vintage LD lithium disilicate system and how it can be seamlessly integrated into the daily workflow of dental clinics and laboratories.

Learning Objectives:

• Keys to getting the shade right
• Simple and predictable fabrication steps to creating life-like lithium disilicate restoration
• Recreating natural surface texture with a predictable approach to contouring and finishing
• Insight to potential problems and solutions along with best practices for minimizing errors in workflow

Workshop Tasks:

• Cut-back layering technique with Vintage LD Porcelain on an anterior crown restoration.
• Life-like staining of anterior veneers.
• Step by step guide to 2D/3D staining with Vintage Art Universal Stains.

Instructor Profile:

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. Jovi has been with SHOFU Dental Asia-Pacific for more than 30 years and has travelled extensively throughout the Asia-Pacific region conducting courses and workshops in the field of dental technology. He has been contributing articles regularly to regional dental publications on how to efficiently achieve excellent aesthetics with various indirect materials. Jovi is a member of the Japan Dental Technician’s Association and the Malaysian Dental Technologists Association. Jovi has recently taken on the esteemed role of Key Opinion Leader for SHOFU Dental within Asia-Pacific region and continue to bring his expertise to contribute in dental industry.

Date: 24 August 2024
Time: 11.30am – 12.30pm
Venue: Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Malaysia