COMFORT ZONE COSMETICS ONE-DAY SEMINAR

This seminar series, in its third year, presents a relaxed but detailed overview of current day cosmetic dentistry techniques with an emphasis on developing a streamlined approach.

Attention is paid to a methodology (Templates for Success) that takes the guesswork out of delivering anterior dentistry as well as the basic digital photographic methodology needed to participate in the process.

Special emphasis will be placed on a unique, laboratory assisted method of delivering direct composite veneers minus the stress of hand sculpting. Video and hands-on instruction will demonstrate this technique.

Comfort Zone Cosmetics is an excellent "re-entry" for the practitioner having drifted away from anterior dentistry or for those desiring greater involvement in one of dentistry's most satisfying endeavors.

The lecture will cover:

  1. Digital Photography: The Blue Print; including portraiture principals and techniques as well as the photo equipment needed to enable the practitioner to initiate the smile makeover process; putting the cosmetic simulation to work for greater case acceptance.
  2. The Tools of the Trade: An in depth look at a "paint by number" approach to smile makeovers using Smile Vision's Templates for Success methodology. Why having a tried and true system in place enables the practitioner to recommend smile makeovers and proceed without fear of failure.
  3. Phase 1: Tooth preparation, impression taking and temporization; Choosing the right preparation for the case at hand. How much tooth must really be sacrificed? Placing accurate provisionals that look like the finished case. What's the low down on "no-prep" veneers?
  4. Stress free case delivery methods: "two by two" vs "all at once" approaches. The right luting materials make all the difference.
  5. The other veneer: Placing template driven direct composite veneers that amazingly mimic the mock up.

Attendees will be encouraged to expand their cosmetic case load because:

  • They will discover the simulation derived Resin Replica Mock Up and Hard/Soft Template that will empower them to create provisional restorations that mimic the final restoration like nothing before.
  • They will leave with a rationale for case selection and more importantly, a rationale for the extent of necessary tooth preparation. How much is too little and how much is too much! Is there really such thing as a "no-prep" veneer?
  • They will immediately be provided with the basics of digital photography as it relates to the Smile Vision approach of portrait derived case design; including necessary equipment and techniques for taking serviceable portraits ready for case simulation.
  • They will be told in "no-nonsense" fashion how to prep, impress, temporize and deliver porcelain veneer restorations in a low-stress manner with an emphasis on "DO" rather than "DON'T."
  • They will learn of a novel approach to direct composite veneers based upon the same techniques used to deliver ceramic cases. (This approach has to be seen to be believed and is via video demonstration)
  • They will learn how using the Smile Vision system to select, design and deliver cases will create a "Comfort Zone" for future case recognition (they're in your practice everyday) and presentation.
  • The story is told by a "non-boutique" practitioner who had to experience his own "cosmetic growth" before telling his story in entertaining fashion.

Added bonuses include:

  • a discussion of electro-surge tissue preparation techniques
  • use of protective splints post treatment. (do's and don'ts)
  • the "retrievable veneer temporary"




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