| | JANUARY 19, 2010
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 | | Creating natural effects with modifiers and stains
Learn in detail how small layers of stains and modifiers can enhance the esthetics of a porcelain restoration. Color can be defined as hue, chroma and value - each component has its own effect on the visual outcome of the subject. This webinar will demonstrate how to set up a palette of stains and modifiers as well as how special illusions such as translucency, aging effect and abraded incisals can be "recreated".
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| | FEBRUARY 16, 2010
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 | | Designing ceramic crowns that function with RPDs
Several key components need to be considered when designing a ceramic crown or bridge that are both aesthetic and functional for a patient with a removable partial denture. This webinar reviews why a proper guide plane is so important and where it should be placed. Often overlooked - how and where to place the under-cut into the facial surface of the crown for retention of the clasp. Helpful tips will be given to the model & die work to help strengthen the knowledge base of any ceramist doing combination cases.
COMPLETED
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| | MARCH 16, 2010
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 | | Troubleshooting partials that don't fit
Nothing is more frustrating to a partial technician than spending many hours waxing, investing, and casting a framework to have it not fit the model. The result - grind a little here…grind a little there…and still the rests or major connector don't seat. This webinar will review the all too often problem area of fabricating the investment model. Learn techniques for determining whether the casting has too much or too little expansion, how to adjust the expansion of the refractory material, and the effects that temperature and mixing time have on refractory investments.
Designed for the removable technician looking for more consistency in the RPD department.
COMPLETED
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| | APRIL 20, 2010
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 | | What happened to my crown?
Problems in the porcelain department can present themselves in a wide range of scenarios. This webinar will address several major problems by assisting the technicians to understand what causes them and how to correct them: horizontal cracks in a porcelain crown, dull lifeless looking porcelain, porosity in the ceramics and bubbles that pass down to the metal. Technicians will learn how to recognize and correct the problems so they don't continue - reducing costly remakes.
COMPLETED
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| | MAY 18, 2010
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 | | Designing a maxillary partial framework
There are many ways to design a maxillary partial framework - a full coverage palate…a skeleton design for a better sense of taste and a lighter feel…or a natural flowing design that incorporates a lighter feel, and open areas for tissue stimulation, and support. Subjects like retention areas, anterior aprons, indirect retention and minor connectors will be covered in detail. This step by step approach in designing partial frameworks will have a positive effect on creating better esthetics and function in all your upcoming cases. Ideal for all partial denture technicians and CAD/CAM designer.
COMPLETED
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| | JUNE 15, 2010
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 | | Ceramic considerations for long span bridges
Looking for helpful techniques when working on larger porcelain bridges? This webinar will cover tips such as controlling shrinkage by building up and baking a thin layer of base dentin over your framework and adding a small amount in the interproximal areas. Need more working time with your ceramic powders - add a few drops of this special mixing liquid especially while applying porcelain to long span bridges. Also learn a systematic approach to making the cut-back technique easier resulting in a more natural incisal blending. Technicians will see bridges differently in the future - more predictable, more enjoyable and better esthetics.
COMPLETED
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| | JULY 20, 2010
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 | | What's-up Doc? How to connect with doctors
You've read all the marketing articles, looked at all the studies, asked your peers - and still confused? Brochures, trade shows, newsletters, e-mail marketing and so on. What actually works? Join us as we discuss how to hone your marketing tools and tips for building a strong vibrant brand.
COMPLETED
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| | SEPTEMBER 21, 2010
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 | | Designing a mandibular partial framework
The form or shape of the major connector can be challenging when designing a lower RPD. Should a lingual apron be added? What is the proper distance the lingual bar should be placed away from the remaining teeth? Where should the rest seats and finish lines be placed? These questions and more will be answered to help make a lower partial both functional and aesthetic. This webinar is ideal for all removable technicians and the CAD/CAM designer.
11:00AM EST
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| | OCTOBER 19, 2010
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 | | Pressables: Natural Aesthetics using the Cut-Back Technique.
More dental lab technicians are enjoying the fits, aesthetics, and ease of pressable ceramic technology in their daily routines. Many of the pressable ceramic systems offer full-pressed, cut-back and layering options for enhanced aesthetics and characterization. This webinar will review the fundamentals of a good foundation for the cut-back and layering techniques of the incisal porcelains and the effects of using modifiers and stains. A must for any ceramist looking to get the most out of their pressable system.
11:00AM EST
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| | NOVEMBER 16, 2010
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 | | Creating successful combination/attachment cases
Looking to improve the longevity and aesthetics of your next combination/attachment case? This webinar will cover the important parts of designing lingual bracing arms and why they should be added to most combination cases. Find out what type of milling bur you need - 0º, 2ºor 4º tapered, cross-cut or fine. Furthermore, technicians will realize the importance of a full diagnostic wax up that will help create the blue print.
This program is helpful for both the fixed and removable technicians doing combination cases.
11:00AM EST
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| | DECEMBER 21, 2010
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 | | Finishing a piece of jewelry from a RPD framework
The final steps of a partial framework are so important because it transforms into a patients first experience with their new RPD restoration. This webinar will take you step by step on how to finish frames on a daily basis. Detailed information will be given on the benefits of rubber wheels and brushes, the proper RPM settings, polishing wheels vs. high shining compounds and liquids. The goal on every case is to have the doctor say "It looks like a piece of jewelry". This program is designed for all removable technicians.
11:00AM EST
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