Masters of 3D Printed Dentures

Presented by Iolanda Almeida, CDT

TPD for 16 years in the field of dentistry where she specialized in digital workflows. She teaches face-to-face courses and mentoring in Brazil and abroad. There are already more than 600 students. Iolanda also serves laboratories and dentists in the USA. She strongly feels that knowing how to work with digital workflows will allow you to grow a lot and make great gains:  

- Growing area with high demand for labor

- Higher pay than other prosthetic sectors 

- Being able to serve dentists and laboratories from abroad increases your earnings.

 COURSE OVERVIEW: 

Module 1: Introduction to Digital Dentistry:

• Overview of digital dentistry and its evolution
• Basic anatomy and biomechanics of complete dentures

Module 2: Digital Imaging, Scanning, and Software:

• Radiographic imaging for treatment planning
• Intraoral and extraoral scanning technologies
• Hands-on training with CAD/CAM software for denture design

Module 3: Clinical Assessment, Diagnosis, and Virtual Articulation:

• Patient evaluation for complete denture treatment
• Virtual mounting and understanding occlusion

Module 4: Design Parameters and Virtual Prototyping:

• Esthetic considerations and customization
• Creating virtual prototypes and iterative design processes

Module 5: Material Selection and Quality Control:

• Overview of materials used in digital denture fabrication
• Verification and validation of digital designs

Module 6: Denture Characterization:

• Principles of denture characterization
• Tooth selection, arrangement, and gingival contouring
• Staining, glazing, and patient collaboration in characterization

Objectives and Goals:

Upon completion of the course, participants should be able to:

Master Digital Dentistry: Explain and apply digital dentistry principles for complete dentures.

Integrate Clinical Assessment and Digital Design: Incorporate patient evaluation into the digital design process.

Create Virtual Prototypes with Characterization: Generate virtual prototypes of aesthetically pleasing complete dentures.

Navigate Material Selection and Quality Control: Choose appropriate materials and ensure accuracy in the digital workflow.

Achieve Lifelike Esthetics through Characterization: Apply denture characterization techniques for natural and personalized outcomes.

By combining digital design principles with denture characterization, this course equips participants to excel in both the technical and artistic aspects of creating complete removable dentures using digital technologies.