Dieter Grübel - Liechtenstein Ivoclar Vivadent Technical Trainer (ICDE)

Dieter is a technical trainer in the Ivoclar Vivadent AG ICDE (International Center for Dental Education) at Schaan, Liechtenstein.

He is an internationally renowned speaker, published author and authority on the fixed prosthetic systems, IPS e.max, IPS InLine & IPS InLine POM.

With over 20 years professional experience in the areas of metal-ceramic, metal-free ceramic systems, composites, including knowledge of the Galvano technique, model casting and combination dentures processes.

Course Description

An introduction to the IPS e.max Press system with practical workshop about IPS e.max Press Impulse (Opal and Value) and the IPS e.max Press Abutment Solutions.

IPS e.max Ceram is a low-fusing, nano-fluorapatite glass-ceramic. Apatite crystals in the nanometre range provide a unique combination of translucency, brightness and opalescence. Its easy handling properties and aesthetic potential make working with this material an extraordinary experience.

Patients and dentists increasingly demand all-ceramic or metal-free restorations which cannot be distinguished from natural teeth. The challenge is to mimic natural aesthetics and shading at the highest level. Therefore, this course focuses on establishing a customised layering concept for the IPS e.max Ceram veneering ceramic.

Syllabus

IPS e.max Press Impulse Value

• Anterior crown and veneer
• Cut-back technique
• Customised layering concept with IPS e.max Ceram
• Predictable shade result with natural die material

IPS e.max Press Abutment

• Posterior crown
• Staining technique
• Imitation of natural surface textures
• Mechanical polishing to achieve an optimised surface gloss

Objectives

• Understand colour management
• Understand opalescence and translucency
• Understand absorption and reflection
• Understand incisal characterisation and individualised aesthetics
• Fabrication of hybrid abutment and hybrid abutment crowns

Who should attend

Ceramists who have a working knowledge of IPS e.max all-ceramic.

What to bring

Participants are required to bring their working instruments (ceramic brushes), rotary grinding instruments and eye loupes to the workshop.