Carlos de Carvalho 2026

The course will enable the participants to learn about state-of-the art methods, which they will apply in their clinical routine an established scientific approach to the clinical experience of a complete protocol for the confection of ceramic micro laminates.

The key to successful veneers lies in prudent case selection, preparation design and choice of materials.

The beauty of ceramic veneers is that any dentist who masters the basic techniques can successfully place them. This course will focus on providing clinical tips and simplifying procedures. The following topics will be covered in detail

• Introduction to ceramic veneers

• Material options: Feldspathic, Lithium Disilicate , Press ceramic, Milled Ceramic or Stacking Ceramic

• Diagnosis, when to consider ceramic veneers

• Patient communication and treatment planning

• Pre-operative esthetic analysis and treatment

• Clinical techniques

• Prepless veneers: When to prepare teeth and when not to

• Fundamentals of tooth preparation Which is the best design?

• Advanced preparation techniques

• Tissue management and Impressions,

• Provisionals made easy and healthy

• Veneer try-in, chair-side color and opacity modification

• Cementation: Choosing the right cement, finishing and polishing

• Avoiding failures and clinical problems

 Hands-on synopsis and learning outcomes

* Performed on typodont models:

* Preparation of VPS Lingual/Incisal and a Labial Prep Guides

* Preparing teeth for veneer cases with multiple prep designs

Lecturer:

Carlos de Carvalho