Approach to the patient
Integrated approach to diagnosis and treatment plan. Data collection.
Study models, x-rays and photographic set: in-depth study (4th YEAR).
Aesthetic analysis (facial and lip dento analysis, functional analysis, dental and gingival analysis).
Teamwork: discussion of clinical cases.
Fabrication of the provisional.
Laboratory/prescription sheet. Ideal diagnostic wax-up. Preliminary impressions.
Diagnosis and treatment plan in fixed prosthesis. From creature to mock-up.
Virtual wax-up and 3D pre-visualization systems.
View of example clinical cases.
The choice of restorative material.
The provisional restoration (preliminary versus II provisional).
View of example clinical cases.
General concepts on dental preparations.
Horizontal (with finishing line) versus vertical (with finishing margin) preparation techniques.
Prosthetic margin placement and biological principles of the BOPT technique.
Temporary management.
Example clinical cases and discussion.
Impression techniques and materials (analog and digital).
Taking the face bow and occlusal registration waxes: in-depth analysis.
Teamwork: reading and discussion of literature reviews on the topics covered.
Dental and laboratory photography.
Technical-clinical communication: the choice of color.
From provisional to definitive restoration.
Trial and delivery of the final product: single crown, bridge, full arch.
Temporary and definitive cementation.
Complications and failures.
Veneers and inlays: general notions and preparation techniques.
Introduction to Perio-prosthesis and the BOPT technique.
Dr Milena Pisano
12. Basics of making the prosthetic product: the laboratory phases and real clinical cases.
Teamwork: reading and discussion of literature reviews on the topics covered.
