Master same-day CAD/CAM dentistry: Deliver high-quality, aesthetic restorations in the optimal material with predictability and confidence.

Synopsis: Join Dr Alif Moosajee for this full-day, hands-on course that focuses on the clinical application of chairside CAD/CAM workflows for same-day restorative dentistry.

Participants will develop a structured understanding of contemporary CAD/CAM materials, including PMMA, composite resins, glass ceramics, and oxide ceramics, with emphasis on appropriate case selection and predictable clinical outcomes.

Through a combination of theory and practical application, the course will explore the complete workflow—from material selection and restoration design to finishing, staining, glazing, firing, and final placement. Attention is given to common clinical pitfalls, with strategies provided to improve efficiency, aesthetics, and long-term success in daily practice.

Aims: To develop participants’ competence in chairside CAD/CAM restorative workflows by enhancing their understanding of material selection, processing protocols, and aesthetic finishing techniques for predictable same-day dentistry outcomes.

Learning outcomes:

Critically evaluate the indications, properties, and limitations of CAD/CAM materials including PMMA, composite, glass ceramics, and oxide ceramics.

Select appropriate materials based on clinical presentation, functional demands, and aesthetic requirements.

Apply correct production protocols for chairside CAD/CAM restorations to ensure predictable and reproducible outcomes.

Interpret translucency and shade concepts and translate these into clinically appropriate restorative decisions.

Demonstrate the use of finishing techniques, including rotary instrumentation, polishing systems, and surface optimisation.

Apply staining and glazing protocols using coordinated external systems to enhance restoration aesthetics.

Understand firing processes and correctly operate ceramic furnaces for optimal material performance.

Integrate restorations into the oral environment using appropriate placement protocols.

Implement maintenance strategies to support long-term restoration success, including patient-specific preventive approaches.

Learning outcomes aligned to GDC:

C: Maintenance and development of knowledge and skill within your field of practice

Objectives:

To explain the clinical indications and material science underpinning PMMA, composite, glass ceramic, and oxide ceramic restorations

To demonstrate correct chairside CAD/CAM workflows for same-day restorative procedures

To develop an understanding of translucency, shade matching, and aesthetic integration

To provide hands-on experience in finishing, polishing, staining, and glazing monolithic restorations

To outline correct firing protocols using ceramic furnaces

To highlight common errors in CAD/CAM workflows and provide strategies to avoid them

To explore protocols for restoration placement and long-term maintenance

Verifiable CPD Hours - 7

Products Used (not an exhaustive list) IPS e.max CAD, IPS Empress CAD, IPS e.max Crystallisation stains, Programat CS2, OptraGloss

This course is suitable for Dentists

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