Fixed Prosthodontics Course

Day 1: Fundamentals of Crown and Bridge Work

• Introduction to accurate diagnosis and case selection in fixed prosthodontics, focusing on optimal treatment planning and design.
• Detailed strategies for bridge design planning and determining the path of insertion.
• Effective management of special case scenarios.
• Comprehensive guide to anterior and posterior crown and bridge preparation, including practical tips and tricks.
• Extensive discussion on various special clinical case treatment plans and their management.

✅ Interactive Sessions and Hands-on Practice :

• Technique-focused anterior preparation.
• Detailed posterior preparation methods.
• Bridge preparation techniques and path of insertion exploration.
• In-depth exploration of metal-ceramics and all-ceramic materials.

Day 2: Laminate Veneers and Ceramics

• Up-to-date classifications of laminate veneers, including indications and contraindications.
• Techniques for prep and no-prep laminate veneers.
• Detailed discussion on laminate veneer case variations and management strategies.
• Various laminate veneer preparation techniques with specific modifications tailored to each case.
• Latest classifications of ceramic materials based on aesthetic and strength considerations.
• Overview of construction-based classifications, manufacturing, and fabrication techniques.
• Examination of monolithic, layered, and cutback restorations.
• Insight into the CAD/CAM workflow, covering both chairside and in-lab processes, including steps and technology.
• Recommendations for popular ceramic brands used in laboratories.
• Guidance on selecting the appropriate ceramic material for different clinical situations.

✅ Live Demonstrations and Hands-on Practice:

• Comprehensive hands-on practice covering all types of laminate veneer preparations, incorporating necessary modifications for each case.

Day 3: Post & Core

• Exploring the restorability of endodontically treated teeth and the criteria for deciding on a post and core application.
• Overview of the various types and materials of post and core available in the dental market.
• Comprehensive guide to the different techniques and steps for post and core buildup, including direct, indirect, and custom fabrication methods, along with guidance on how and when to apply them.
• Techniques for the cementation and retrieval of post and core.

✅ Interactive Sessions and Hands-on Practice :

• Detailed instruction on post preparation.
• Various custom-made post impression techniques.

Day 4: Indirect Restorations, Biomimetics, Endocrowns, and Verti Prep

• Introduction to the biomimetic approach, the future of restorative and aesthetic dentistry.
• Comprehensive coverage of indirect restorations, including inlays, onlays, overlays, and occlusal veneers.
• Detailed discussion on endocrowns: indications, contraindications, and workflow from preparation to cementation.
• Full exploration of the verti prep concept, encompassing everything from initial preparation to final cementation.

✅ Live Demonstrations and Hands-on Practice

Day 5: Fixed Prosthodontics Workflow

• Techniques for tissue retraction.
• Overview of different types of impression materials and techniques.
• Detailed guide to bite registration materials, techniques, common errors, and practical tips and tricks.
• Insights into provisional restoration materials, techniques, common errors, and effective tips and tricks.

Day 6: Mastery in Shade Selection

• Advanced techniques for proper shade selection, covering common errors, practical tips, and tricks to achieve the best aesthetic and functional outcomes.