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Hear the principles of smile design,and then practice the techniques. Join us for this one day hands-on session, which will, in a combination of lectures and practical sessions, highlight the concepts needed to fabricate exceptional, natural looking provisionals which will, in turn, serve as the blueprint for a successful case.

Cosmetic procedures have come to the forefront of our profession. Achieving success in this area of dentistry requires both an understanding of the science and the ability to artistically create natural looking restorations. Dr Lerner will demonstrate how smile design, tooth anatomy and the shades of contour, surface texture and colour are all components of a beautiful smile.

Topics you will cover:

• Review concepts of smile design
• Understanding tooth anatomy
• Procedure for fabricating exceptional provisionals
• Contouring of provisionals to harmonise with facial shape,gender and age
• Creating illusions in your provisionals
• Utilising provisionals for exceptional laboratory communication.

Learning objectives:

• The importance of provisionals to the success of the case
• How to create exceptional looking provisionals step-by-step
• How to utilise smile design principles in shaping teeth
• How to create illusions with the use of contours, surface texture and colour
• How to use the provisionals to test aesthetics, phonetics and function
• How to use your provisionals to communicate to the laboratory the desired final result.

This hands-on session comprises of individual hands-on recontouring of prepared models that have overbulked provisionals already placed.