Audio Recording

The Dentist and Lab Team Approach for Indirect Restorative Treatment
Dan Ward, DDS


Dentists and laboratories have the mutual goal of pleasing their patients. Communication between them is imperative for success. Labs have certain requirements that are necessary to produce esthetic and long lasting restorations. To avoid remakes and disappointments, dentists should discuss cases with their labs before beginning preparation. The key to success is knowledge of the latest materials and their unique requirements. Learn about: the latest all-ceramic systems and their indications; when to cement and when to bond restorations; and, what your laboratory needs to fulfill the expectations of your patients. This course is an excellent way to learn about how to successfully implement the latest all-ceramic systems into your practice.

Learning objectives:
Participants will be able to:

• Understand how to select and use today’s all-ceramic restorations.
• Understand how to prepare teeth for optimal results from your dental laboratory.
• Be familiar with new digital methods of taking impressions.
• Learn the optimal way to cement/bond every kind of restoration.
• See several adjunctive crown and bridge materials/devices that simplify treatment.
• Learn how to use photography to effectively communicate with your dental laboratory.