Step-by-Step Digital Dentures For the Dentist and Technician – Scanners, Software, Lab Techniques, and More! (Videos)

Unveiling the World of Digital Dentistry: A Comprehensive Guide

Embark on a transformative journey into the realm of digital dentistry, where cutting-edge technologies revolutionize the art of dental restoration. This comprehensive course empowers laboratory technicians and dental clinicians with exceptional knowledge and practical skills to master full-arch removable restorations using digital technology.

Section I: Laying the Foundation

• Digital Dentistry Unveiled: Delve into the fundamentals of digital dentistry, its inception, and its profound impact on modern dentistry.
• Intraoral Scanning Techniques: Explore affordable intraoral scanning techniques that seamlessly incorporate into clinical practice, maximizing patient comfort and accuracy.
• Scanner Marketplace Overview: Analyze and compare leading scanners on the market, evaluating their capabilities, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness.
• Scanning Workflows Simplified: Unlock practical strategies for implementing intraoral scanning into clinical practice, ensuring optimal workflow and efficiency.
• Clinical Perspectives: Witness live demonstrations of intraoral scanners in clinical settings, showcasing their versatility and enhanced patient experiences.

Section II: Embracing Digital Denture Technology

• Digital Denture Landscape: Discover the nuances between digital and conventional dentures, exploring their advantages and applications in clinical practice.
• Software Options for Digital Dentures: Examine various software platforms tailored for digital dentures, empowering clinicians with seamless file management and design capabilities.
• Digital File Essentials: Master the principles of working with digital files for dentures, ensuring compatibility and seamless integration between clinicians and laboratories.
• Pink GUM, Stains, and Glazes: Elevate your digital denture aesthetics with techniques for incorporating pink GUM tissues, stains, and glazes, creating lifelike and natural-looking restorations.
• Free Digital Denture Software: Utilize free software to enhance your digital denture workflow, empowering you with cost-effective solutions.
• Laboratory Software Integration: Integrate laboratory software seamlessly into your workflow, enabling efficient file exchange and streamlined collaboration between clinicians and technicians.

Section III: Delving into 3D Printing and Digital Dentures

• 3D Printing Unveiled: Comprehend the principles and operations of 3D printing technology, unlocking its potential for clinical and laboratory applications.
• 3D Printing Resins: A Guide: Explore the intricacies of 3D printing resins, selecting the optimal materials for exceptional denture fabrication.
• Introducing the Moonray 3D Printer: Master the Moonray 3D printer, empowering your practice with precision and efficiency in denture production.
• Post-Processing Techniques: Refine your skills in post-processing techniques, ensuring optimal surface finish and denture longevity.
• Introducing the NextDent / 3D Systems 5100 3D Printer: Enhance your 3D printing capabilities with the NextDent / 3D Systems 5100 3D printer, unlocking advanced features and reliability.

Section IV: Immediate Denture Workflows

• Immediate Digital Denture Techniques: Master clinical techniques for immediate digital dentures, ensuring patient comfort and satisfaction.
• Optical Scan Strategies: Utilize optical scanners strategically for immediate denture fabrication, capturing accurate data for precise restorations.
• STL File Management: Work seamlessly with STL files, manipulating and modifying them for optimal denture design and fabrication.
• Monolithic Dentures with Pink Tissues: Craft monolithic dentures with integrated pink tissues, achieving aesthetics and functionality in a single print.
• Two-Piece Arch-Form Dentures: Create two-piece arch-form dentures with precision fit and enhanced stability.
• Staining and Glazing Techniques: Transform your digital dentures into works of art, employing staining and glazing techniques for natural-looking results.
• Finishing Techniques: Learn step-by-step finishing techniques to elevate your digital dentures, delivering exceptional craftsmanship and patient satisfaction.

Section V: Predictable Digital Dentures

• Digital vs. Traditional Workflows: Compare and contrast digital and traditional denture workflows, optimizing efficiency and quality based on clinical requirements.
• Laboratory Scanning Techniques: Master laboratory scanning techniques, ensuring accurate data capture for predictable digital denture fabrication.
• MeshLab and exocad Software Integration: Employ MeshLab and exocad software to manipulate and align multiple files, creating precise and predictable denture designs.
• Two-Piece Digital Dentures: Fabricate predictable and durable two-piece digital dentures, printing teeth in tooth-colored resins and bases in pink resins.
• Post-Curing, Finishing, and Gluing: Learn the nuances of UV curing, cleaning, and gluing techniques, ensuring optimal denture fit, longevity, and aesthetics.
• Step-by-Step Fabrication Techniques: Follow step-by-step guided instructions to fabricate digital dentures with precision and confidence.