Course Description

This program will review denture fabrication methods and demonstrate what techniques have changed. The latest in 3D printing processes and materials will be highlighted, demonstrating their strength, accuracy and aesthetics. Additionally this course will review clinical guidelines that make chairside steps easier to accomplish.

At the completion of this course, participants will be able to understand:

• Clinical records – what is needed for success and how to obtain them
• Denture impressions – where we are today
• A simple systematic approach to a 3-appointment digital denture
• The ability to fabricate a copy denture in 2-appointments
• Denture fabrication methods and how current CAD-CAM technologies have improved them
• The latest 3D printed denture materials that are stronger than anything ever used
• Utilizing a functional try-in and why it’s better
• Removable clinical tips and tricks for a less stressful experience and result
• Basic dimensions of bite blocks
• Impression techniques for fabricating stone preliminary and master models
• Troubleshooting common removable issues