Characterization of Chairside Monolithic Restorations
Thursday, January 28, 2027
1:00 – 4:00 pm
Course Code:
305TH
Cost:
$389
Credits:
3
CE Hours
This course focuses on elevating chairside restorations through advanced staining, glazing, and finishing techniques for monolithic restorations. It includes real patient cases and a live demonstration showing how surface characterization can improve esthetic outcomes.
Speakers
In this course attendees will:
- Describe the purpose and benefits of stain and glaze techniques for monolithic restorations
- Identify appropriate tools and materials used in finishing and characterizing chairside restorations
- Apply surface characterization techniques to enhance translucency and mimic natural dentition
- Analyze the impact of contouring and color layering on esthetic outcomes
- Evaluate the effectiveness of different firing and polishing methods in achieving lifelike restorations
Supplies Needed
Loupes
The Glidewell Dental grant has been applied to this course. Thanks to Glidewell Dental for course materials.

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