IDEA

This practice-centered master workshop focuses on the fundamental elements of morphology and its relation to a natural function. To create a natural looking restoration which functions, morphology plays a key role after placement into the oral environment The morphology determines the optical shape and function. The surface texture is responsible for reflecting or absorbing the light and consequently the aesthetic result. The key value with this extraordinary course will be to learn how to analyze and decode the secrets of nature. The hands-on portion of this course covers the restoration of a three unit case in the anterior region plus one molar to get an overview of the diversity of natural morphology. Without any focus on color, the case will be done with ivory colored porcelain to display the shape and texture at its best. The objective is to complete a dentition by matching the remaining teeth in an effective way. All steps will be shown comprehensively.

The following topics will be addressed:

Shape
Texture
Surface shine
Function
Occlusal morphology
Marginal design
Line - angle management

In addition, participants are given useful tips and shown effective tricks to enable them to work efficiently and systematically with ceramics.

Included with each course:

Full days of Education
Stay at the Crown Plaza Hotel, Foster City
All course materials, equipment and instruments
All transportation to and from the San Francisco (SFO) airport and the Crown Plaza Hotel, and to and from the Crown Plaza Hotel and IDEA each day
Breakfast, lunch and dinner prepared by IDEA's in-house Executive Chef and served in our private dining room
Maximum of 16 participants per course!
Personal interaction with the lecturer
Meet other professionals in your discipline
Discuss cases, techniques and issues relevant to your practice
All Honorariums are paid by IDEA. Just "Pure" Teaching

Price:

Pay in Full - US$ 2,370.00
Pay Deposit - US$ 500.00
Pay in Full w/ No Hotel - US$ 1,995.00
Pay Deposit w/ No Hotel - US$ 500.00