Learn how to make beautiful restorations in-house

In this comprehensive course we cover the final step of the CAD/CAM processing: Processing and Finishing. You will learn everything you need to know about finishing ceramic materials such as E.max, Vita Mark II and Zirconia. We will cover everything from sprue position to surface treatment. Understand the difference between polishing, staining + glazing and sintering.

Learn what a sprue is and how to position and remove it.

Understand the difference between polishing and staining + glazing ceramics

Learn the pros and cons of each processing technique

Learn how to process zirconia in-house

 Clinical tips and tricks to ensure aesthetic restorations that fit seamlessly

Understand surface treatment and how to prepare ceramics for resin bonding

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Course Overview

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    Milling, Processing and Finishing CAD/CAM Restorations

    • Welcome to the final course in the CAD/CAM Masterclass: Introductory Series

    • 01 - Fundamentals of Milling and Processing

    • 02 - Sprue Position and Mill Set Up using CEREC and TRIOS

    • 03 - Sprue Removal Demonstration

    • 04 - A Complete Guide to Processing and Finishing Materials - Part 1

    • 05 - A Complete Guide to Processing and Finishing Materials - Part 2

    • 06 - Conclusion of the CAD/CAM Masterclass - Introductory Series

    • CPD QUIZ: Milling, Processing and Finishing Restorations
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    Certificate & CPD number - complete the quiz to access

    • Accredited by the New Zealand Dental Association for 1 Hour CPD

Course Reviews

Concise summary of the fundamentals in processing

Harnie Jo

5 star rating

Thanks for the overview. Good to get a grasp of fundamentals for the different materials.

Thanks for the overview. Good to get a grasp of fundamentals for the different materials.

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Nice and concise

Angus MacNeil

5 star rating

Enjoyable overview of the basics

Enjoyable overview of the basics

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Milling, Processing and Finishing Restorations

Daniel Kreager

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Instructor

Director of iDD

Dr Ahmad Al-Hassiny

Dr Ahmad Al-Hassiny is the Director of The Institute of Digital Dentistry (iDD), which is a leading and future focused online learning facility, with a mission to ensure dentists globally have easy and affordable access to the best digital dentistry training possible. Dr Ahmad is a global leader in digital dentistry and intraoral scanners, carrying out lectures as a KOL for many companies and industry. He is one of the few in the world who has comprehensive clinical experience with all mainstream scanners and CAD/CAM systems.