1. Documentation and Photography:
Master the essentials of set-up, settings, and equipment for intraoral photography to ensure effective treatment planning and documentation.
2. Diagnosis and Indications:
Understand the indications for anterior prosthesis and their impact on material considerations, tooth preparation, adjunctive procedures, and cementation protocols.
3. Design and Wax-up:
Learn chairside aesthetic tooth planning with Keynote/PowerPoint and translate this planning into wax-up. Appreciate the importance and value of wax-ups.
4. Occlusal Analysis:
Explore in-depth occlusal analysis, including philosophies and considerations. Examine how occlusion influences the indications, outcomes, and success rates of prostheses.
5. Functional and Aesthetic Considerations:
Investigate the interplay between functional and aesthetic factors in crown material selection, preparation techniques, and protocol refinement.
6. Teeth Preparation:
Preparing multiple teeth based on specific indications, including veneers, crowns, and bridge preparations, within a single case.
7. Impression Techniques and Tissue Management:
Gain expertise in selecting impression trays, materials, bite registrations, and the application of articulating papers to achieve exceptional precision.
8. Material Selection and Considerations:
Understand the intricacies of various materials and lab procedures, equipping yourself to troubleshoot potential challenges effectively.
9. Provisionalization:
Discover the critical significance of provisionalization and the diverse cements utilized for temporary crowns, ensuring patient satisfaction and treatment success.
10. Crown Issue Protocols:
Learn systematic protocols for addressing crown-related issues, ensuring seamless and effective patient outcomes.