Contour, Color and Creativity in Direct Composite Restorations- Artistic Principles Necessary for Case Type IV & V

Bonding with Composite for Maximum Esthetics will explore the 3D Characterized Layering Technique. Attendees will learn the importance of a "mock-up" and the use of a putty matrix, understand the steps necessary to build in polychromicity and maverick coloring, and learn how to finish and polish to gain a seamless and appropriate luster to our composite restorations. Come learn at the level of AACD Accreditation!

Day 1
Morning

• Hands-on:

1. Drawing exercise
2. 3D drawing exercise
3. Smile design exercise

• Lecture:

1. Crucial Smile Design Principles- see teeth differently
2. AACD Criteria Guide overview & Fault system, Accreditation tips & pearls

• Hands-on:

4. 3D create a tooth
5. CL-IV fracture

• Lecture:

3. Four Parameters to create seamless composite restorations

Afternoon

• Hands-on:

5. CL-IV fracture
6. Polishing exercises

• Lecture:

4. AACD Accreditation case previews
5. Color Mapping
6. Video demonstrations of composite artistry

Day 2
Morning

• Hands-on:

7. Smile design exercise
8. Dark tooth exercise

• Lecture:

7. Crucial Smile Design Principles- see teeth differently
8. AACD Accreditation case preview

Afternoon

• Hands-on:

9. Special model recreation of contour and color for #6-8

• Lecture:

9. Overview of principles to Composite Artisty
10. Encourage AACD Accreditation pursuit

June 30 - July 1, 2018

$2,995 includes breakfast, lunch and materials

Day 1 - 8am to 5pm
Day 2 - 8am to 5pm