Course Content

Dr. Dennis Wells, the creator of DURAthin Veneers, will present a case using DURAthin Veneers. During the case presentation Dr. Wells will discuss the benefits of using DURAthin prepless veneers compared to other prepless veneer options and the importance of candidate selection and the mock-up. Learn why Dr. Wells believes that this protocol needs to be one of the options for veneers in every cosmetic dentist office.

Objectives  

   1. Describe 4 steps that should be taken before a case is selected for DURAthin veneers.
   2. Compare and contrast DURAthin veneers with other prepless veneers.
   3. Describe the importance of the mock-up.
   4. Describe 3 patients who would be ideal candidates for DURAthin veneers.
   5. Describe 3 patients who would not be good candidates for DURAthin veneers.

Outline

I.    DURAthin Prepless Veneer introduction

II.   Diagnostics and impressions of the case for evaluation

III.  Compare and contrast between DURAthins and other prepless veneers

IV.   Prepping the case

V.    DURAthin application

References

Magne P., Belser UC. Novel porcelain laminate preparation approach driven by a diagnostic mock-up. J Esthet Restor Dent. 2004;16(1):7-16Barghi N., Berry TG.Clinical evaluation of etched porcelain onlays: a 4-year report. Compend Contin Educ Dent. 2002 Jul;23(7):657-60, 662, 664