Participants will be provided with prepared models and make an inlay, onlay, veneer, crown, and metal free 3-unit bridge using BelleGlass HP with fiber reinforcement. Completed models are then kept by the student. Additionally, information, demonstrations and personal experience will be provided in regard to digital communication between the dentist and laboratory technician. Electronic lab prescription, digital photography and the internet will be the focus of this portion of the elective, which will allow the participants to become familiar with the new technology in communication. Daily question and answer sessions regarding procedures, techniques, pitfalls, alternative procedures, in both fixed and removable prostheses construction.
Attendance is required all days following morning lecture and counted as clinical attendance.
The student will complete treatment planning, fabricate a surgical stent, assist in surgery and complete planned restoration. Students may also attend any implant lectures or tx planning seminars scheduled during that week. The student must complete attached registration form and submit it to Connie Mason by the announced deadline. The student, after reviewing the Winter master schedule, may select one week to participate in the elective that does not conflict with scheduled details. One student will be scheduled per week.