Traditional fully layered porcelain veneers remain a golden standard for anterior esthetics and longevity when strict clinical protocols (dentofacial digital diagnostic, waxup/mockup-driven design) and a very capable dental laboratory are combined.

Cost-effectiveness and minimal invasiveness of composite resins, however, have gained popularity for CAD/CAM use in anterior teeth. This module provides a comprehensive approach to porcelain veneers while including an affordable no-prep option (bilaminar CAD/CAM composite resin veneers) to bridge the gap between direct and indirect techniques.

In this landmark course, dentists and dental technicians will first learn about the extended indications for bonded porcelain restorations in the anterior dentition (Types I to V). Hands-on will start with the fabrication of silicon indexes and fabrication of a full anterior maxillary mock-up using an esthetic PMMA resin, including realistic coloring and glazing.

After thoroughly explaining the tooth preparation principles, immediate dentin sealing and impression techniques, the existing mock-up made by the participants will be used for the hands-on preparation of six anterior veneers. The second part of the course will focus on material selection and laboratory procedures including the customization and step-by-step delivery of porcelain and composite resin CAD/CAM veneers (hands-on). Numerous examples and long-term follow-ups of clinical cases up to 32 years will be presented to support the didactic and hands-on material.

Who should attend? New and experienced dentists and extended function dental assistants.