Course Description and Objectives

• Attendees will learn first and personally practice CAD/CAM technology (step by step).
• Attendees will be introduced to the science behind selecting proper ceramic CAD/CAM materials.
• Boning to ceramics/Zirconia will be discussed.
• Different choices of modern adhesive cements and adhesive bonding will be explained and used during the practical training.
• Learn when and how to prepare teeth for CAD/CAM restorations.
• Participants will learn how to use reduction guide and mock temp application.
• All participants will be acknowledged on recent and modern CAD/CAM materials.

Course Outline

The morning session will consist of a series of lectures on CAD/CAM technology in dentistry which will be followed by a hands-on training in the afternoon. The morning will cover: 

• CAD/CAM tooth preparation fundamentals and burs selection
• CAD/CAM history introduction
• Ceramics biomaterial
• Same day single CAD/CAM restorations
• Reduction guide and mock temp application
• Ceramics bonding technique
• Zirconia in CAD/CAM technology
• Retention and resistant forms
• Margin design
• Cements and adhesives in dentistry

 The afternoon sessions will be a hands-on practical on models which will cover: 

• Anterior tooth preparation crown/veneer
• Reduction guide fabrication
• Digital CAD scan and design procedures
• Ceramic block CAM mill and finish
• Ceramic veneer/crown bonding and cementation

Agenda