- Describe the purpose and benefits of stain and glaze techniques for monolithic restorations.
- Identify appropriate tools and materials used in finishing and characterizing chairside restorations.
- Apply surface characterization techniques to enhance translucency and mimic patient’s natural dentition.
- Analyze the impact of contouring and color layering on esthetic outcomes.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of different firing and polishing methods in achieving lifelike restorations.
Next-Level Chairside Esthetics: Customizing Restorations with Stain, Glaze, and Finishing Techniques
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Course Objectives
1 CE Credit
In this course, Dr. Justin Chi demonstrates how to elevate chairside restorations using advanced staining, glazing, and finishing techniques for monolithic restorations. Through real patient cases and a live demonstration, he explores how to enhance esthetically demanding cases by applying surface characterization. He reviews infusing translucency effects, body shading, and white spot detailing to mimic natural dentition.
The course also covers the use of finishing tools and liquid ceramic kits, offering practical insights into brush techniques, firing cycles, and polishing strategies. Attendees will learn how to achieve custom restorations that blend seamlessly with adjacent teeth.
Learning Objectives
Recognition & Approval
Glidewell Education Center
Nationally Approved PACE Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit
Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority, or AGD endorsement. 3/1/2024 to 2/29/2028.
Provider ID# 216789
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