Building the Bridge from Dentist to Ceramist: Why Communication Matters Part II

Even with today’s communications tools many dentist and lab technicians never truly communicate.  The result is not only frustration but can result in an inferior product. In this two-part program we will follow a full upper arch case from beginning to end.  Dr. Tom Trinkner demonstrates a conservative preparation while ceramist Matt Roberts demonstrates the time it takes to build a single tooth and why records like a stick bite and digital pictures are so important. 

AGD course code:783

Last Reveiwed: 1/18/2017

Disclaimer: No commercial support was received for this program.

1. Describe how the information that the dentist gives to the ceramist produces a better restoration.
2. Understand how the restorations are built up.
3. Discuss the steps taken when seating the final restorations.

I.   Anterior second layer.

II.  Enamel layering. 

III. Color effects.

IV. Zirconia based posteriors.

V.  Placement of the finals.

• Part 1 - Anterior build up continues to take shape.
  Lab technician Matt Roberts continues to build up the anterior restorations.

• Part 2 - Matt Roberts begins the internal effects on the anterior.
  Lab technician Matt Roberts begins the internal effects on tha anterior restorations.

• Part 3 - Completion of the anteriors and why contours are so important.
  

• Part 4 - Matt Roberts begins the posterior build up.
  Matt Roberts begins the posterior build up of the restoration

• Part 5 - Dr. Tom Trinkner seats the final restorations.
  Dr. Tom Trinkner seats the final restorations.