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Porcelain Fused to Metal Workshop Featuring IPS InLine
Ivoclar Vivadent Inc. · June 20th - 21st · Seminars/Clinics
In today's dental laboratory there is increasing pressure to produce high quality restorations using more efficient...See more and cost effective methods. The IPS InLine system, while offering a full range of materials to support traditional layering of PFM restoration, also offers 2 distinctive materials perfectly suited to promote "lean manufacturing practices" in the dental laboratory. In this 2-day course, students will learn the principles and techniques for producing restorations with IPS InLine One (single layer ceramic) as well as IPS InLine PoM (Press-on-metal). The course curriculum will include: •Principles of substructure design and surface preparation •Applying and firing opaque to metal ceramic substructures •Application and firing of InLine One single layer ceramic materials •Wax-up and pressing techniques for InLine PoM •Anatomic contouring •Creation of natural surface texture •Staining and glazing techniques
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Predictable Aesthetics and Longevity with Bonded Porcelain Restorations
Interdisciplinary Dental Education Academy · July 18th - 21st · Seminars/Clinics
This course will be an intense hands-on experience for all practitioners wishing to refine or upgrade their skills...See more in anterior bonded restorations.
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Noritake CZR Porcelain for ZR - Hands on Course
Zahn Dental · Friday Jul 19 · Seminars/Clinics
With Carmelo Gonzales, CDT.
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Porcelain Fused to Metal Workshop Featuring IPS InLine
Ivoclar Vivadent Inc. · July 25th - 26th · Seminars/Clinics
In today's dental laboratory there is increasing pressure to produce high quality restorations using more efficient...See more and cost effective methods. The IPS InLine system, while offering a full range of materials to support traditional layering of PFM restoration, also offers 2 distinctive materials perfectly suited to promote "lean manufacturing practices" in the dental laboratory. In this 2-day course, students will learn the principles and techniques for producing restorations with IPS InLine One (single layer ceramic) as well as IPS InLine PoM (Press-on-metal). The course curriculum will include: •Principles of substructure design and surface preparation •Applying and firing opaque to metal ceramic substructures •Application and firing of InLine One single layer ceramic materials •Wax-up and pressing techniques for InLine PoM •Anatomic contouring •Creation of natural surface texture •Staining and glazing techniques
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Oral Stratified Build-Up Technique: How to Achieve Lifelike Implant Restorations with Gingival Porcelain
Interdisciplinary Dental Education Academy · August 30th - 31st · Seminars/Clinics
This course covers concept and application process of gingival porcelain for a naturally esthetic outcome. In this...See more two day hands-on course, Jungo Endo will explain, demonstrate, and train you with the fabrication of a three unit bridge: How to achieve lifelike implant restorations with gingival porcelain; what possible problems may be present in highly esthetic demanding cases and how to solve these problems.
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Porcelain Fused to Metal Workshop Featuring IPS InLine
Ivoclar Vivadent Inc. · October 3rd - 4th · Seminars/Clinics
In today's dental laboratory there is increasing pressure to produce high quality restorations using more efficient...See more and cost effective methods. The IPS InLine system, while offering a full range of materials to support traditional layering of PFM restoration, also offers 2 distinctive materials perfectly suited to promote "lean manufacturing practices" in the dental laboratory. In this 2-day course, students will learn the principles and techniques for producing restorations with IPS InLine One (single layer ceramic) as well as IPS InLine PoM (Press-on-metal). The course curriculum will include: •Principles of substructure design and surface preparation •Applying and firing opaque to metal ceramic substructures •Application and firing of InLine One single layer ceramic materials •Wax-up and pressing techniques for InLine PoM •Anatomic contouring •Creation of natural surface texture •Staining and glazing techniques
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Course IV: Foil Technique Porcelain Laminate Veneers
Oral Design Center Monterey · November 1st - 2nd · Oral Design Center Monterey · Shows/Meetings
Course IV: Foil Technique Porcelain Laminate Veneers covers the three keys to improve marginal integrity, and managing...See more opacity and translucency for discolored and non-discolored underlying dentition; attendees fabricate two PLVs with bleached shade. Non-prep PLV is also covered.
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Predictable Aesthetics and Longevity with Bonded Porcelain Restorations: The Ultimate Program for Dentists and Dental Technicians
Interdisciplinary Dental Education Academy · January 23rd - 26th, 2014 · Seminars/Clinics
Reasons to join this course: This course is a unique hands-on opportunity to upgrade your skills in anterior...See more bonded restorations. Esthetics and function are equal concerns in restorations. However, the excessive strength of conventional prosthetic crowns can transfer tremendous stress to the roots and can result in root fractures. Therefore, the modulation of strength should be considered to avoid catastrophic failures. Participants will learn » Modern concepts in restorative dentistry with new solutions » How the combination of both composites and ceramics reproduce the original stiffness of a tooth The benefit for you » Receive clear answers and guidelines to your specific questions » Return to your practice as a more enthusiastic and confident professional » Provide the best possible treatment for your patients Raise your esthetic restorative dentistry to the highest level. Explore, enjoy and take this course » Biomimetics: definition and biomechanical principles » Evolution of indications for bonded ceramic restorations: new scientific evidence » Predictable aesthetics - ideal protocol to "blue print" to definitive restoration » Diagnostic approach: additive wax-up and acrylic mock-up » Modern composite resin technology including dentin adhesives » Optimal features of porcelain, ideal surface characteristics, biomechanical longevity » Optical effects from within the tooth and ideal ceramics - the ultimate in esthetics » Tooth preparation techniques principles, immediate dentin bonding, provisional » Luting procedures, finishing and maintenance protocol All Inclusive Course Package: $ 8,930 "No Hotel" Option $ 9,530 "Hotel" Option
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Does anyone know if there is an altitude limit for a porcelain oven to work adequately?
What is the highest elevation a porcelain oven will work at?
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Help with Porcelain Bubbling Problems?
Topics: Porcelain
Can anyone help? I am getting continuing bubbling in the porcelain right down to the metal. I have tried everything...See more I know and nothing is working. Please help!
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How are you lighting your porcelain dept. / ceramist benches?
Topics: Workstations and Lighting
Ceramists and lab owners, we are using conventional 4' ballasts with daylight flourescents (3050 lumen output at...See more 6500k temp) and it is not helping to translate proper shades in our restorations. What are you using in your porcelain department/ceramic benches?
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Clinics (8)
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Ceramco® iC Integrated Porcelain System
DENTSPLY Prosthetics · LAB DAY Chicago 2013
Learn how Ceramco iC offers laboratories the ability to create artistic restorations, while increasing throughput...See more and reducing inventory. This presentation shows how a single porcelain system can be used to fabricate esthetic PFM, PTM and All-ceramic restorations, with a single ingot for press-to-metal and all-ceramic applications.
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Hilla Digital Porcelain Transfer Demonstration
Zahn Dental · LAB DAY Chicago 2013
Make monolithic crowns pop with this esthetic and natural-looking digital ceramic transfer that simplifies the...See more task of creating incisal characterization. The digital ceramic transfer material is only 6 microns and creates 3D dimensionality regardless of the porcelain thickness. Uri Yarovesky, CDT, shows how to apply Hilla™ Porcelain Transfers on all porcelains, internally or externally.
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Noritake CZR and EX-3 Value Shades Demonstration
Zahn Dental · LAB DAY Chicago 2013
Learn about the Noritake Value shades line for both the CZR Cerabien porcelain for Zirconia and EX-3 Super porcelain...See more for PFM. Bill Mrazek demonstrates the build-up techniques used to create superior shades and restorations and provides you with the tips and techniques to create a perfect match every time.
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Noritake CZR and EX-3 Value Shades: Create the Perfect Match
Zahn Dental · LAB DAY Chicago 2013
Bill Mrazek explores how the newest additions to Noritake Value shades offer superior performance in both the CZR...See more Cerabien porcelain for zirconia and EX-3 Super porcelain for PFM. He shows you how you can surpass both dentist and patient expectations using these shades and offers techniques for creating a perfect match every time.
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Synspar Advanced Porcelain System; Integrated Solutions
Zahn Dental · LAB DAY Chicago 2013
Robert Michael, MDT, explores the integrated solutions and benefits of the new Synspar Advanced, an esthetic high-fusing...See more porcelain system for porcelain fused to metal that also has a pressable component.
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Walk-In Demo: Layering Techniques of New Noritake Products Value Shade and Internal Stain
Kuraray America, Inc. · LAB DAY Chicago 2013
Alek Aronin, RDT, demonstrates various layering techniques using the new Noritake CZR Value Shades and Internal...See more Stain for natural-looking teeth.
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Walk-In Demo: Simple Build-up for Effective Results—Time Control by Build-up Technique and New Porcelain Powder
Kuraray America, Inc. · LAB DAY Chicago 2013
Masayuki Saito, RDT, demonstrates porcelain buildup for posterior and anterior teeth without using a CAD/CAM system....See more Attendees learn conventional porcelain build-up techniques and become acquainted with quick and simple build-up methods using new porcelain powders (CZR Speed Enamel, CZR Value Shades).
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Behind the Scenes: Rule the Opacity; Gain Ultimate Control Over Porcelain
Kuraray America, Inc. · LAB DAY West 2013
Hiroki Goto, RDT, provides attendees with effective tips for basic porcelain work and advanced approaches for complex...See more cases. He covers masking porcelain for veneers, concepts for CZR porcelain and winning approaches for complicated applications.
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