Location Ballrooms E and F
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Alexander Wuensche will share his experience and expertise with High Performance Polymers, "PEEK." He will discuss when he would prefer to use high-performance polymers over other materials and their benefits. Alexander will also explain why it is one of his preferred materials while going through the workflows and protocols in combination with ceramics, composites, and acrylics.
Edgar will take us through simple ways to enhance an already beautiful material by combining the Noritake Katana zirconia with the new CZR FC Paste Stains and Glazes. He will show us methods to prepare the zirconia, best protocols for sintering, and basic CZR layering techniques to create beautiful, lifelike restorations.
The adoption of digital technology in the dental laboratory is nothing new to the dental industry. As new technology and advanced solutions like 3D printing continue to evolve, the opportunity to improve the workflow and become more productive also increases. This lecture will provide an overview on adding new technology, like additive manufacturing, to your workflow, and tips to integrate your existing ecosystem to ultimately provide esthetic and predictable restorations to the dental practice. Learn the latest options and solutions available in today's market and the latest unique workflows for in-house production.
Join Andrew Johnston, CDT and technical advisor for Kulzer, for an in-depth look at the cara Print 4.0 and printing dentures. The cara Print 4.0 offers dental technicians a faster, more economical method of producing polymer-based dental appliances in-house, including dentures. We'll provide an up-close tour of the printer, dima Print Material, and how they can be used for the digital denture workflow.
Learn how using the inLab System with Cercon zirconia can help your lab easily design and predictably produce zirconia restorations. Frank Acosta will show the simple design workflow with inLab Software and discuss the benefits of milling with Cercon zirconia's True Color Technology.
Let's explore how modern Digital Denture CAD/CAM technology can create time and problem-solving efficiencies. With various options and opportunities, we will show new techniques to eliminate common issues like porosities, acrylic short packs, and tooth shift. This lecture will cover the complete processes of creating a digital denture from the design and try-in to the finished product. We will discuss how an open line of communication between the dentist and laboratory are critical in creating comfortable and functional denture. We will review three clinical case studies that highlight the flexibility of the digital process. Recommended for dentists and dental technicians.
Location Ballrooms E and F. Pre-registration requested. Seating limited to 20.
Alexander Wuensche will go through the process of surface treatment and protocols on how to bond ceramic and composite to a PEEK framework. He will help you understand the importance of treatment protocols, the ideal materials to use, and surface preparations.
Greg Everett will demonstrate how to identify quality milling tools and some best practices that will help you get the most out of them. He will discuss how the milling tools affects the overall workflow and the results that you get from your milling machine. Walk away empowered to make your workflow more efficient with the knowledge that will help you troubleshoot common milling challenges.
Digital dentures have become a viable alternative to conventional production methods. Vincent Verderosa, covers several workflows for digital denture design and fabrication protocols. Learn exciting options in outsourcing your work through a Custom Milling Center and how easily your laboratory can enter into this dynamic profitable area. Technology makes it so easy to fabricate both partial and full dentures. He also discusses economy and high-end solutions, materials, 3D printing, and milling dentures.
Today's all-in-one zirconia's are delivering high strength restorations with ever-increasing translucency. The common misconception with the zirconia's is that they cannot achieve the same high-end performance of multilayered solutions. In this clinic, Ian O'Neill will show you his personal process for taking a long-span bridge fabricated with Zirlux 16+ from green state through stain and glaze. In this workflow he will use the new Noritake CZR FC paste kit to round out a high-strength, highly esthetic final restoration your doctors and patients will love. Join us for this session to see how by pairing the proper materials together the sky is your limit.
Take a hands-on approach by exploring the methods and benefits of traditional and digital denture fabrication. Whether you make dentures using traditional acrylic methods, milling, or 3D printing, Keystone has all aspects covered and explained. Understand how traditional CDTs have embraced the efficiencies presented by advances in materials and digital technologies in their denture fabrication practices. This course will explore how traditional denture methods compare to milling and 3D printing of dentures.
Recent results of the only large practice-based comparative clinical trial show clearly the superior durability of zirconia—regardless of differences in material source, formulation, and manufacturing methods. Unique characteristics of zirconia have allowed it to become the “superstar†among a variety of current generation tooth-colored dental restorative materials. This fast-moving program identifies those important characteristics and shows how they show up in clinical service. Clinical results that are important for dental technicians and dentists will be shown.
Recent years have yielded the greatest level of innovations in software capabilities and digital materials. Are you maximizing your laboratory's growth by tapping into these new and innovative digital solutions? Come learn how you can incorporate simple, yet powerful digital ideas and solutions to your laboratory and enjoy significant growth through offering innovative products and services to your existing and newly acquired dental clients.
Zirconia is one of the most important restorative materials. With this said, the variety of zirconia materials on the dental market is huge and growing constantly. In this lecture, Alexander gives an overview of different types of available zirconia types and their ideal usages. From the very beginning of zirconia: in our industry, Alexander has been involved with developing, improving, and utilizing all the different types of zirconia: opaque, translucent, high-translucent, super-translucent, tetragonal, and cubical. He will clarify the confusion many industry professionals are experiencing regarding real-case scenarios.
Kuraray Noritake adding CZR FC Paste Stain was a great addition to KATANA Zirconia and helps create a more lifelike crown that mimics nature for single and multiple units. Explore a straight forward protocol to successful veneer cases.
The adoption of digital technology in the dental laboratory is nothing new to the dental industry. As new technology and advanced solutions like 3D printing continue to evolve, the opportunity to improve the workflow process and become more productive also increases. This lecture will provide an overview on how to add new technology, like additive manufacturing, to your workflow. It will also provide tips on how to integrate your existing ecosystem to ultimately provide esthetic and predictable restorations to the dental practice. Learn the latest options and solutions available in today's market and the latest, unique, workflows for in-house production.
Thermoplastic materials are trending up in dentistry and are gaining traction when taking your removable department digital. This educational session will take you full circle on the implementation process of these new solutions and how it changes your current production. The high strength of these materials provides you with millable options for both tooth and tissue borne clasping, in some instances, all from one puck. Converting to these new processes may require little to no change in how your production already operates. Most laboratories with a CAD/CAM department may already be set up to complete this process and not even realize it. These new restorations are lightweight, strong, easily polished, and can be milled in-house. Kris Schermerhorn, CDT, will paint you a clear picture on what you may need, what you might already have, and how to process your final product. These state-of-the-art offerings to your client base with new and innovative material options, give you the foundation to recognize new revenue streams by taking removables digital.
Occlusal splints and night guards are an easy way for labs to transition to 3D printing while increasing profitability. Splints manufactured using traditional techniques are labor and material intensive with very little margin, but the digital workflow streamlines this process and minimizes the costs. Colin Barnhard, BS, CDT, MDT, takes an in-depth look at how to increase profitability while maintaining consistent quality 3D printing KeyPrint resins.
Learn how modern Digital Denture CAD/CAM technology can create time and problem-solving efficiencies. With various options and opportunities, we will show new techniques to eliminate common issues like porosities, acrylic short packs, and tooth shift. This lecture will cover the complete processes of creating a digital denture from the design and try-in stages to the finished product. We will discuss how an open line of communication between the dentist and laboratory are critical in creating comfortable and functional dentures. We will review three clinical case studies that highlight the flexibility of the digital process. Recommended for dentists and dental technicians.
Full contour zirconia restorations are growing in popularity among dentists and laboratories, but how do you ensure the quality is not compromised and the end results are as esthetic as what your dental clients have grown to expect? Come see how you can utilized stain and glazed techniques to attain esthetic results with segmented staining to offer depth, chroma enhancement, and value considerations. Come join Daniel Alter for this live table clinic discussing best practices to achieve the ultimate in esthetic results.
Learn about the design and creation of smile enhancement appliances and unilateral for implants. Kris Schermerhorn will demonstrate how to design and mill RPD's using Zirlux Acetal resin discs as well as how to finish and polish the final product. Also featured will be the latest developments in the new VisiClear CAD material.
Join Kulzer for an in-depth look at the Kulzer cara Print 4.0. The cara Print 4.0 offers dental technicians a faster, more economical method of producing polymer-based dental appliances in-house, including dentures. We'll provide an up-close tour of the printer, dima Print Material, and the digital denture workflow.
Join Jean for this hands-on tabletop demonstration of Noritake's newest additions of CZR FC Paste Stain to KATANA Zirconia to help create a more lifelike crown that mimics nature for single and multiple units. See how easy it can be!
Production and high quality do not need to be in conflict! In this one hour presentation Al Hodges, CDT, will demonstrate how today's dental laboratory can keep up with the changes in our professions landscape and how to effectively compete in it. Al Hodges will show his system and techniques of doing highly esthetic and quality restorations while still maintaining large volume. He will demonstrate how to achieve this approach in any lab by implementing simple systems and consistency.
Please join DEKEMA as we walk through a hands-on demonstration of the capabilities of the sintering furnace. Gain an understanding on how the different features can be used to together to create the right heating environment to ensure all of your fires come out right. See firsthand the quality of the DEKEMA sintering furnaces as we explore how its newly updated features combine for an easy, streamlined firing process.
Engage with a new digital approach! This lecture will focus on an enhanced and efficient workflow demonstrating the use of 3D printed materials in a design, modeling, and casting process.
Friday, February 22, 4:00pm–6:30pm
Please join us for a dental celebration at LMT LAB DAY Chicago! You'll see a fully operational, live production center, network with the CAP, Zahn, and CMC teams, and enjoy cocktails and appetizers. Space is limited, so register today.
Learn how modern Digital Denture CAD/CAM technology can create time and problem-solving efficiencies. With various options and opportunities, we will show new techniques to eliminate common issues like porosities, acrylic short pack, and tooth shift. This lecture will cover the complete processes of creating a digital denture from the design and try-in stages to the finished product. We will discuss how an open line of communication between the dentist and laboratory are critical in creating comfortable and functional dentures. We will review three clinical case studies that highlight the flexibility of the digital process. Recommended: Dentists and Dental Technicians.
The dental laboratory industry is rapidly shifting toward digitizing many restorative functions. This shift is not in the future, but it is very much here now. Are you prepared to gain the greatest benefits of this shift? Whether you are a laboratory looking to digitize or have an existing digital workflow, come learn how to position your laboratory as an invaluable solution provider for your current and newly acquired clientele. Business models, growth strategies, communication, social media, effective production, integration, and more will be discussed to position your laboratory at the forefront of the greatest shift in our profession.
Whether you make dentures using traditional acrylic methods, milling, or 3D printing, Keystone has all aspects covered and explained. Understand how traditional CDTs have embraced the efficiencies presented by advances in materials and digital technologies in their denture fabrication practices. This course will explore how traditional denture methods compare to milling and 3D printing of dentures.
In this lecture, Sung Bin Im will explain how we combine analog and digital technology for the fabrication of esthetic cases. He will present to apply this combined technology to clinical situations by presenting from single shade matching cases to full-mouth rehabilitation cases. The presentation will show the comprehensive material selection, the effective communication protocol between the clinician and technician, and digital photography to achieve more predictable outcomes using Noritake ceramic system in esthetic dentistry.
Greg Everett will discuss the role of milling tools in the modern digital workflow. He covers industrial tooling theory and how it applies to the dental lab, how to identify common milling issues, and breaks down the importance of using quality tooling in your lab. He introduces WeTeamUp—a digital educational resource powered by Sierra Dental Tool. You will walk away knowing more about the dynamic process of milling and increase your ability to troubleshoot common milling issues.
Learn how to bond Portrait IPN Denture Teeth into a milled Lucitone 199 Disc using Lucitone High-Impact Pour Acrylic (HIPA).
Finally, digital dentures have become a viable alternative to conventional production methods. Vincent Verderosa, CDT, covers several workflows for digital denture design and fabrication protocols, and new technologies for both partial and full dentures. He also discusses digitally fabricated economy and high-end solutions, materials, 3D printing, and milling dentures.
Full-contour zirconia restorations are growing in popularity among dentists and laboratories, but how do you ensure the quality is not compromised and the end results are as esthetic as what your dental clients have grown to expect? Come see how you can utilize stain and glazed techniques to attain esthetic results with segmented staining to offer depth, chroma enhancement, and value considerations. Come join Daniel Alter for this live table clinic discussing best practices to achieve the ultimate in esthetic results.
The expectation of prosthetic outcomes in restorative dentistry has increased. This presentation will show the comprehensive material selection and the effective communication protocol between the clinician and technician, with a hands-on demonstration to achieve more predictable outcomes using Noritake Ceramic System in esthetic dentistry.
Greg Everett demonstrates how to identify quality milling tools and some best practices that will help you get the most out of them. He will discuss how the milling tool affects the overall workflow and the results that you get from your milling machine. You will walk away empowered to make your workflow more efficient and with the knowledge that will help you troubleshoot common milling challenges.
Learn about the design and creation of smile enhancement appliances and unilateral for Implants. Kris Schermerhorn will demonstrate how to design and mill RPD's using Zirlux Acetal resin discs as well as how to finish and polish the final product. Also, featured will be the latest developments in the new VisiClear CAD material.
GC Initial LiSi is an amazing layering ceramic for lithium disilicate substructures. GC Initial LiSi can be used in individual layering and in the cut-back technique following the proven GC Initial Ceramic concept: one shade system and one layering technique. Taking it one step further, full anatomical frameworks can be enhanced using the GC Lustre Paste NF. The simplicity and ease-of-use of GC Initial LiSi powders assure a short learning curve, quick aesthetics, and economical results. Join Masayuki Hoshi for this exciting hands-on demonstration.