Preparation Because of their superior esthetic and mechanical properties, indirect veneers are ideal when extensive or minimal prepare required. Before our lab technicians chose the right ingot , the clinician needs to understand the two main challenges of esthetic: - Selecting the proper shade and opacity of the material. - Determining the amount of tooth structure that needs to be removed in order to achieve the desired result. For example, in cases where teeth are moderately to severely...

Mock-Up   A MOCK UP  (Direct or Indirect ) specially where minor changes are contemplated  is another tool used to give the patient and the dentist a trial period before the final work is done. Lets you see how the final restorations will look and feel in the patients mouth, and how they might affect , their  speech, and biting function. The  dentist can make any necessary adjustments before the final restoration is completed. The mock up should look and feel very much like the final...

Ana with Dr. Frank Milnar We were discussing different cutback techniques for pressable  ceramics, also  the ingot  of choice plays an important role. In nature, the different incisal effects are created by  different layers of enamels. When the enamels reach the incisal edge, the amount of dentin is reduced, which creates a transition of micro-characterizations  of different opacities. This re-creates an internal signature based in the variations of low and high values that represent the...

Hands-on and  lecture at  Dana point California with Mr Andre Michel  accredited member of the AACD. A successful approach to high level at esthetics with the e.max a unique cut- back and layering technique that generates predictable high level esthetics. Learned objectives were: Wax injecting down to a science. Pressable veneers. Ways to take your lab to the next level. Adding natural elements to a Hollywood Smile. Communication dentist-technician. Hands-on six anterior  pressable...

Ana Villagrana San Diego Cosmetic Dental Lab attended the annual session of  the world’s largest non-profit membership Organization The American academy  of cosmetic dentistry  dedicated to advancing excellence in comprehensive oral care combining art and science to optimally  improve dental health, function, and esthetic. The AACD fulfills its mission by offering superior educational opportunities, promoting and supporting a respected credential, serving as a user-friendly and inviting...

Oliver Brix – Color, Textures and Natural Harmony San Diego Cosmetic Dental Lab in San Francisco CA attending this hands-on course of  fascination of all ceramic  at ( IDEA)  INTERDISCIPLINARY  DENTAL  EDUCATION  ACADEMY   with one of the world’s  well known  technician Oliver Brix. COURSE DESCRIPTION This practice-centered Masters Course focuses on the fundamental elements of esthetics and how to handle all–ceramics materials properly. The challenge to restore harmony and...

San Diego Cosmetic Dental Lab in Boston, Massachusetts attending the conference of Dr William Dorfman . Communication between the dentist and laboratory technician forms the soul of their business relationship. Dr Dorfman is the author of “Billion Dollar Smile and The Smile Guide”. He specializes in cosmetic dentistry at his practice at Century City Aesthetic Dentistry in Century City, Calif. He is widely recognized as a leading dentist responsible for creating smiles for many...