Course Overview

CAD / CAM is one of the fastest growing sectors within the dental profession. The potential and versatility of the entire Ivoclar Vivadent CAD / CAM block solutions will be explored including IPS Empress® CAD, IPS e.max CAD.

Never before have there been so many options available to enhance chairside aesthetic CAD / CAM dentistry successfully. Choose from simply polishing an IPS Empress CAD Multi restoration to a high lustre or crystallise, stain and glaze an IPS e.max CAD restoration.

This workshop aims to provide the participants with a systematic and coordinated approach to successfully providing high aesthetic solutions chairside.

Any updates on new IPS e.max materials and techniques will be included.

Learning Objectives

• Learn simple finishing, polishing techniques, stain and glazing techniques, and characterisation techniques
• Understand correct applications and use of various CAD / CAM materials
• Provide an overview IPS e.max CAD using a formula which can be adapted to suit the aesthetics required for each case
• Understand the difference between low strength and high strength all-ceramic chairside options
• Having learnt those differences between high and low strength being able to select the appropriate cementation method

Who should attend?

Dentists and auxiliary staff interested in CAD / CAM restorations.

What to bring?

Participants should bring their personal eye loupes to the workshop.