Experience digital dentistry with an EDGE.
Join world leaders in digital dentistry from EDGE Global for this two-day intensive masterclass in digital workflows for restorative dentistry, featuring a live patient demonstration and hands-on opportunities for attendees.
Day 1: 9:00am – 5:00pm (lectures)
Speakers: Dr Stephan Lampl, Dr Deepak Mehta, Dr Desigar Moodley, Dr Marcio Maia
Day 2: 9:00am – 4:30pm (hands-on)
Speakers: Thomas Lampl, Dr Marcio Maia
Lecture outlines and learning objectives
Bio-esthetics & Bio-function for Indirect Digital Workflows
This lecture demonstrates the use of minimally invasive biomechanical procedures for indirect digital workflows to achieve optimum esthetic and functional results. Through a series of case presentations, easy to use clinical procedures will be shown on how to achieve outstanding esthetic results through minimal invasive techniques. Digital workflows using the state-of-the-art bioceramic CAD/CAM material will be demonstrated from designing, tooth preparation, milling procedures, finishing and cementation of the final CAD/CAM restoration.
Learning Objectives
Following this lecture, participants will be able to:
- Reach a high level of competence on the use of indirect esthetic procedures, from the planning to realization of the final treatment.
- Obtain highly esthetic, precision fit restorations following a tested milling protocol for indirect restorations.
- Understand the science and technical data of hybrid glass restorative material.
- Identify and fulfil unmet patient’s needs to boost esthetic treatment procedures within their offices and optimize their business by applying these conservative techniques that is time and cost saving.
Modern Indirect Adhesive Posterior Restorations: Precision, Predictability, and Performance
This lecture provides a comprehensive, clinically focused overview of indirect adhesive posterior restorations, including inlays, onlays, overlays, and partial-coverage restorations. It explores the rationale behind choosing adhesive indirect approaches over traditional full coverage crowns, emphasizes minimally invasive tooth preparation, and discusses material selection. The session will cover bonding protocols, adhesive strategies for different substrates, digital workflows, and considerations for long-term success such as occlusion, margin design, and failure analysis.
Case examples and evidence-based guidelines will be discussed to illustrate best practices and common pitfalls.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this lecture, participants will be able to:
- Identify indications and contraindications for indirect adhesive posterior restorations.
- Select appropriate materials based on clinical requirements.
- Apply minimally invasive preparation principles for inlays, onlays, and overlays.
- Execute correct adhesive and cementation protocols for enamel, dentin, and restorative materials.
- Evaluate digital vs. conventional workflows for fabrication and placement.
- Recognize common causes of failure and implement strategies to improve restoration longevity.
Implant Restorations Today: The Evolution of Materials Guided by Biomimetic Principles
This immersive training provides dental clinicians with a comprehensive foundation in contemporary implant restoration, combining evidence-based knowledge with practical, hands-on experience. The program presents core restorative principles, including implant planning, component selection, prosthetic design, and the integration of modern digital tools. Participants gain clarity on restorative pathways, indications for different materials, and how to optimise workflows for predictable outcomes.
The learning experience transitions into applied, interactive exercises that reinforce key concepts. Clinicians practise impression techniques, explore abutment design considerations, and learn strategies to prevent and manage common restorative complications. Emphasis is placed on biomimetic principles, the evolution of restorative materials, and real-world decision-making to enhance both functional and aesthetic results.
By the end of the program, attendees will be equipped with practical skills and a deeper understanding of contemporary implant restorative protocols, empowering them to restore implants with greater confidence and clinical precision.
Learning Objectives
- Understand core principles of implant restoration, including planning, component selection, and prosthetic design.
- Apply biomimetic concepts and material selection to achieve predictable functional and aesthetic outcomes.
- Integrate digital workflows to enhance accuracy and efficiency in implant restorative procedures.
- Implement restorative strategies that promote long-term implant success, including optimal abutment design, occlusal planning, and soft-tissue support.
- Identify and manage common restorative complications using evidence-based approaches to optimise long-term outcomes.
Restoring endodontically treated teeth: Post & Core vs. Endocrown
Restoring endodontically treated teeth presents a unique set of challenges due to the structural compromises following root canal therapy. Two primary restorative approaches are commonly considered: the traditional intraradicular post and core with a crown, and the more contemporary monolithic endocrown. Each method has specific indications, advantages, and disadvantages that influence clinical decision making. This comprehensive understanding will equip dental professionals with the knowledge to make informed decisions, tailored to each patient’s unique clinical presentation, thereby improving restorative success rates and patient satisfaction. This lecture will provide a structured approach ensuring that restorations for endodontically treated teeth are selected based on biomechanical principles, adhesive strategies and long-term prognosis.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this lecture, participants will be able to:
- Identify the Indications: Recognize clinical scenarios where an intraradicular post and core with a crown is appropriate versus when a monolithic endocrown is indicated.
- Evaluate Advantages and Disadvantages: Assess the benefits and limitations of both restorative approaches concerning tooth preservation, structural integrity and potential complications.
- Implement a Decision-Making Framework: Utilize a structured flow chart to guide the selection of the most appropriate restoration method based on individual patient and tooth characteristics.
- Apply Evidence Based Practices: Integrate findings from peer-reviewed scholarly articles into clinical practice to enhance treatment outcomes for endodontically treated teeth.
CAD/CAM Material Selection, Milling Strategies and Finishing Protocols for Predictable Restorative Outcomes
Modern digital dentistry offers a wide selection of CAD/CAM materials, each with unique mechanical, aesthetic, and biological properties. Choosing the correct material, milling and finishing workflow determines the long term success of the restoration.
This lecture takes a practical approach to material selection for minimally invasive, bio-mimetic and high-aesthetic restorative treatments.
I will demonstrate how different milling strategies influence marginal integrity, surface quality, translucency and fracture resistance.
Finally, we will look into finishing and characterization techniques, including staining and high-shine polishing protocols tailored to bioceramic blocks.
Hands-On Demonstration and Guided Practical Session
Following the lecture, participants will take part in a structured, step-by-step hands-on digital workflow designed to reinforce the clinical application.
Demonstration
- Live demonstration of intraoral scanning technique on training models.
- Designing crowns using CAD software with an emphasis on margins, occlusion, emergence profiles and contact optimization.
- Milling protocols: block selection, bur choice, milling strategy and machine operation.
- Finishing techniques: contouring, surface texture creation, stain application and high-gloss polishing.
- Quality checks: verifying margins, proximal contacts, occlusal accuracy and surface finish.
Delegate Hands-On Exercise
Under supervision, each participant will:
- Scan a prepared tooth on a model using an intraoral scanner.
- Design a full-contour CAD/CAM crown in the software.
- Mill their designed restoration using the appropriate material and milling strategies.
- Finish and polish the crown following correct material specific protocols.
- Cement the finished crown onto the model using contemporary adhesive cementation protocols.
This immersive hands-on workflow mirrors real clinical practice and ensures that participants can directly apply the full digital process when they return to their clinics.
Learning Objectives
After completing the lecture and hands-on session, participants will be able to:
- Select appropriate CAD/CAM materials based on biomechanical requirements, aesthetics and minimally invasive treatment goals.
- Execute a full digital workflow from scanning through design, milling, finishing and final adhesive cementation.
- Apply optimal milling and finishing strategies to improve marginal fit, surface integrity and long-term clinical performance.
- Critically evaluate the quality of milled restorations and refine designs for predictable restorative outcomes.
