Ceramic Veneers - From Smile Design to Cementation

Predictability and Planning Reliability in the Digital Dental Workflow

In his lecture, Alexander Lichtmannegger (DT, Zirkonzahn course instructor and collaborator in the Zirkonzahn R&D department), will shed light on current dental topics and discuss some of the latest innovations in the field of dentistry, speaking primarily of digital dentistry. He is going to focus on key aspects such as predictability, plannability and patient involvement in the treatment process, all possible thanks to new working methods and devices, such as the Detection Eye intraoral scanner or the P4000 system for 3D printing. The lecturer will explain the single production steps from the planning process to tailor-made restorations, emphasising the advantages of virtual patient reproduction. Innovative working methods and technologies as well as the latest state-of-the-art devices for a smooth, individual workflow will be debated that help to achieve a high degree of customisation and aesthetics based on the 3D virtual reproduction of the patient’s physiognomy and oral situation. In this context, Zirkonzahn’s connected workflow will be mentioned which offers solutions for a seamless working process, simplifying the communication and coordination process between treatment team and patient. A smooth digital workflow in treatment planning allows optimal results in terms of quality, effectiveness and cooperation within the treatment team, resulting in improved patient satisfaction. The patient is involved in the whole planning process throughout the treatment. Thanks to the virtual preview of the final restoration and intermediate verification steps by means of mock-ups and try-ins, the patient can express personal preferences and the restoration can be adapted to fit individual likings, resulting in a 100% individual restoration. In this context, the audience will also learn about Prettau® Skin® – Zirkonzahn’s innovative ultra-thin zirconia veneers (0.2 mm) that are applied with zero to minimal impairment of tooth substance and that offer a minimally invasive treatment method for patients suffering from tooth discolouration, tooth gaps, crooked teeth, cone teeth and abraded teeth.