INTRODUCTION

Elevate your restorative dentistry skills with our comprehensive Advanced Aesthetic and Restorative Dentistry Program in collaboration with the University of Gran Rosario. Whether you have prior experience in aesthetic and restorative procedures or are looking to build new expertise, this program is designed to enhance your clinical abilities. Gain advanced knowledge in crown, bridge, laminates, and full-mouth rehabilitation techniques, enabling you to deliver exceptional aesthetic and functional outcomes for your patients.

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Title Obtained: “Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Aesthetic and Restorative Dentistry”

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ELIGIBILITY

Bachelor's Degree in Dentistry from any recognized University

 

Choice of Venues for Hands-on Training:

🦷 Bangalore
A conveniently located venue in the city for hands-on sessions.

🦷 Residential Dental Training Centre - Kerala
Experience a focused learning environment within the tranquil ambiance of Kerala.

• Complimentary airport transfers from Cochin International Airport (COK).

• Single occupancy cottage stay with all meals included for a comfortable, immersive experience.

Each center is just an hour apart by flight, and you will attend hands-on training at one designated location. Once the hands-on sessions are scheduled, we will inform you of the specific venue. Your stay, meals, and transfers will all be complimentary at either location.

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Course outline 

Monthly Online Schedule Overview (Weekly One-Hour Lectures)

Month 1: Foundations of Restorative and Biomimetic Dentistry

1. Week 1:

   • Introduction to Direct and Indirect Restorations – Clinical Indications, Limitations, and Treatment Planning

   • Overview of Biomimetic Dentistry: Science Behind Nature-Mimicking Restorations

2. Week 2:

   • Composite Restorations – Recent Developments in Materials and Techniques

   • Layering Concepts for Aesthetic Composite Restorations

   • Hands-on Demo: Digital Shade Matching with Smart Shade Systems

3. Week 3:

   • Adhesive Dentistry – Principles, Techniques, and New Bonding Agents

   • Microleakage Prevention and Long-Term Clinical Success

4. Week 4:

   • Shade Selection Techniques – Aesthetic Principles for Natural Results

   • Digital Tools for Shade Matching

Month 2: Advanced Concepts in Crown & Bridge Work

1. Week 1:

   • Full-Metal Crowns and PFM Crowns: Clinical Applications, Preparations, and Cementation

   • Advances in Metal-Free Restorations

2. Week 2:

   • Zirconia Crowns – Monolithic vs. Layered: Strengths, Applications, and Limitations

   • Incorporating CAD/CAM Technology for Zirconia Restoration Design

3. Week 3:

   • Lithium Di-Silicate Crowns (E.max): Case Selection, Design, and Cementation Protocols

   • Bonding Strategies for Maximum Strength

4. Week 4:

   • Onlays, Vonlays, Table Tops, and V-Tops: Preparation Techniques for Maximum Preservation

   • Biomimetic Principles in Indirect Restorations

Month 3: Digital Prosthetic Dentistry and 3D Printing

1. Week 1:

   • 3D Printing in Dentistry: Use of Digital Workflows in Designing Prostheses and Surgical Guides

   • Introduction to Resin-Based and Metal 3D Printing Materials

2. Week 2:

   • Digital Scanning and CAD/CAM: Full Digital Workflow for Restorative Dentistry

   • Intraoral Scanning for Crown & Bridge Work

3. Week 3:

   • Prototyping and Immediate Temporaries: Use of 3D Printing for Provisional Restorations

   • Chairside Digital Solutions – Same-Day Crowns and Bridges

4. Week 4:

   • Integration of Digital and Analog Techniques: Wax Mock-Ups, Silicone Indices, and 3D Printed Models

   • Demo: Fabricating Temporary Restorations Using Printed Mock-ups

Month 4: Clinical Procedures and Temporary Restoration Techniques

1. Week 1:

   • Pre-Operative Impression Techniques Using Polyvinyl Siloxane Materials (PVS)

   • Guided Hands-on: Advanced Impression Techniques

2. Week 2:

   • Gingival Retraction and Bite Registration Methods

   • Practical Approaches for Precision in Crown & Bridge Cases

3. Week 3:

   • Temporalization and Immediate Temporaries: Fabrication of Composite-Based Crowns

   • Hands-on: Fabrication of Temporary Crowns and Bridges Using CAD/CAM

4. Week 4:

   • Cementation Protocols for Zirconia, Lithium Di-Silicate, and PFM Restorations

   • Handling Complications and Challenges During Cementation

Month 5: Digital Full Mouth Rehabilitation – Aesthetic and Functional Restoration

1. Week 1:

   • Digital Approach to Full Mouth Rehabilitation: Treatment Planning Using Virtual Articulators

   • Case Selection for Rehabilitation in Complex Cases

2. Week 2:

   • Occlusal Management in Full Mouth Rehabilitation: Bite Analysis and Occlusal Splinting

   • Guided Hands-on: Occlusal Equilibration Techniques

3. Week 3:

   • Smile Design with Digital Tools: Combining Aesthetic Principles and Functional Goals

   • Workflow for Digital Smile Designing

4. Week 4:

   • Integration of 3D Printing in Full Mouth Rehabilitation: Customized Frameworks and Surgical Guides

   • Case Study Discussion: Full Mouth Rehabilitation

Month 6: Latest Advances and Case Planning for Complex Restorations

1. Week 1:

   • Minimally Invasive Restorative Techniques: Guided Preparations Using 3D Models

   • Adhesive Systems for Long-Term Success

2. Week 2:

   • Digital Implantology and Restorative Integration: Designing Implant-Supported Crowns and Bridges

   • Role of 3D Printed Models in Implant Restorations

3. Week 3:

   • Guided Restorative Treatment with CAD/CAM: Same-Day Crowns, Bridges, and Onlays

   • Lab Communication Using Digital Workflows

4. Week 4:

   • New Advances in Prosthetic Dentistry: Smart Materials, Hybrid Crowns, and Advanced Adhesives

   • Future Trends in Digital and Biomimetic Dentistry

6-Day Hands-on Workshop Program Outline

Day 1: Biomimetic Direct Restorations and Aesthetic Layering Techniques

• Hands-on: Direct Composite Restorations with Biomimetic Layering Techniques

• Shade-Taking Demo Using Digital Tools and Smart Shade Systems

Day 2: Crown Preparations and Advanced Impression Techniques

• Preparation of Crowns: PFM, Zirconia, and Lithium Di-Silicate

• Hands-on: Gingival Retraction Techniques and Pre-Operative Impressions Using PVS

Day 3: Onlays, Table Tops, V-Tops, and Immediate Temporaries

• Hands-on: Preparation of Onlays, Vonlays, and Table Tops

• Temporalization Techniques and Fabrication of Composite-Based Temporary Crowns

Day 4: Digital Workflow for Crowns, Bridges, and Veneers

• Intraoral Scanning and CAD/CAM Design

• Guided Hands-on: Same-Day Crown Fabrication Using CAD/CAM

Day 5: Full Mouth Rehabilitation and Cementation Protocols

• Hands-on: Full Mouth Rehabilitation Using Digital Workflow and 3D Printed Models

• Cementation Protocols for Zirconia and Lithium Di-Silicate Crowns

Day 6: Smile Design, Case Review, and Certification Ceremony

• Hands-on: Digital Smile Design with Virtual Articulators

• Case Presentation, Final Review, and Certification Ceremony

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Month 8- 90 Minutes online

• Lectures Based on Clinical Cases and  Discussion 

 

Month 9 - Library Dissertation Submission​

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Month 10- 90 Minutes online

• Lectures Based on Clinical Cases and  Discussion 

 

Month 11- 90 Minutes online

• Lectures Based on Clinical Cases and  Discussion 

 

Month 12- 90 Minutes online

• Lectures Based on Clinical Cases and  Discussion 

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Program Highlights:

• CPD Points: 1.5 hours per week for online sessions, 8 hours per day for hands-on workshop

• Location: Hands-on workshop at Thottumkal Oasis Dental Education Resort, Kerala

• Inclusions: Luxury stay, meals, airport transfers, and optional 2-day Kerala tour

• Materials and Tools: 3D printed models, polyvinyl siloxane impression material, and smart digital tools provided

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The Fees

• With  onsite  hands-on sessions  Fee: £2800 (+VAT for UK applicants)  

• To secure your place, an initial non-refundable deposit payment of £470, which in turn will be a part of the fees

• Monthly Instalment: 8 months x £295

• 10% discount for payment in full    

The registration process:

• Pay  £470

• After payment, send  the Dental Council Registration form OR Degree Certificate and a headshot photo soft copy to secretary@londonacademyofdentistry.co.uk 

 

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