Same Day Digital Dentures - Clinical Workflow Training

Course Overview

The training provides an in-depth look at the end-to-end process of creating digital dentures, from initial patient consultation to the final fitting of the prosthetic. It covers the selection of appropriate digital tools and materials, digital impression techniques, design considerations, and the use of CAD/CAM systems for the production of dentures.

Key Learning Objectives

• Digital Impression Taking: Techniques for capturing accurate digital impressions of the patient's oral cavity with either a mucostatic intraoral scan route or a mucocompressive scan of a relined wax rim.
• Design Principles: Understanding the principles of denture design using digital software, including aesthetic and functional considerations with the Shining 3D Metismile 3D Face Scanner
• CAD/CAM Production: Hands-on experience with CAD/CAM technology for the milling or 3D printing of dentures.
• Material Selection: Guidance on choosing the right materials for durability, aesthetics, and patient comfort.
• Clinical Workflow: Streamlining the clinical workflow to reduce turnaround times and improve patient satisfaction.
• Troubleshooting: Strategies for addressing common challenges and complications in the digital denture fabrication process.

Day 1: Digital Impressions and Smile Design

9:00 AM - Arrival and Registration

• Participants arrive, register, and settle in for the course.

9:30 AM - Introduction to Digital Dentistry and Course Overview

• Briefing on the course objectives, overview of digital dentistry, and the day's schedule.

10:00 AM - Intraoral Scanning Techniques

• Lecture and demonstration on intraoral scanning, covering both mucostatic and mucocompressive techniques.
• Hands-on practice with participants scanning each other or models.

11:00 AM - Morning Break

11:15 AM - 3D Face Scanning with Shining 3D Metismile

• Introduction to 3D face scanning technology and its importance in smile design.
• Live demonstration of a 3D face scan.
• Participants practice 3D face scanning.

1:00 PM - Lunch Break

2:00 PM - Dynamic Facially Driven Smile Design with Exocad Smile Creator

• Lecture on the principles of smile design.
• Demonstration of designing smiles using Exocad Smile Creator, integrating data from 3D face scans.
• Participants design smiles using the software.

3:00 PM - Afternoon Break

3:15 PM - Continued Smile Design Practice and Review

• Participants continue to work on smile designs.
• Group review and feedback session on designs.

5:00 PM - End of Day 1

• Recap of the day and preview of Day 2's focus on CAD design and 3D printing.

Day 2: CAD Design and 3D Printing

9:00 AM - Recap of Day 1 and Introduction to Day 2

• Brief recap of the previous day's learning.
• Overview of the day's schedule focusing on digital denture design and production.

9:30 AM - Exocad Digital Denture CAD Design

• Lecture on the principles of digital denture design.
• Demonstration of denture design using Exocad's digital denture module.
• Hands-on CAD design session with participants designing their own digital dentures.

11:00 AM - Morning Break

11:15 AM - Continued CAD Design Practice

• Participants continue their CAD design work.
• Instructors provide one-on-one guidance and feedback.

1:00 PM - Lunch Break

2:00 PM - Introduction to 3D Printing for Dentures

• Lecture on the fundamentals of 3D printing in dentistry.
• Overview of materials, printers, and the printing process.

2:30 PM - 3D Printing Hands-On Session

• Demonstration of preparing designs for 3D printing.
• Participants prepare their own designs for printing.
• Start of 3D printing process.

3:00 PM - Afternoon Break

3:15 PM - Finishing and Fitting of Printed Dentures

• Lecture and demonstration on post-processing of printed dentures.
• Participants finish and evaluate their printed dentures.

4:30 PM - Course Wrap-Up and Certification

• Review of key learning points.
• Distribution of certificates.
• Feedback and closing remarks.

5:00 PM - End of Course

Who Should Attend

This course is ideal for dentists, dental technicians, and other oral health professionals who are interested in incorporating digital dentistry into their practice. Whether you are new to digital workflows or looking to update your skills, this training offers valuable insights and hands-on experience.

Course Format

The training is delivered through a mix of lectures, live demonstrations, and hands-on practice sessions. Participants will have the opportunity to work directly with the latest digital dentistry equipment and software under the guidance of experienced instructors.

Benefits of Attending

Upon completion of the course, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to efficiently produce high-quality digital dentures, enhancing their service offerings and patient outcomes. The course also provides a platform for networking with peers and experts in the field of digital dentistry.

Certification

Participants who successfully complete the course will receive a certification, acknowledging their proficiency in the clinical workflow of same-day digital dentures.

This course represents a significant step forward for dental professionals looking to stay at the forefront of technological advancements in denture fabrication, offering a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical skills that can be immediately applied in clinical practice.