The HALO Engineering Advantage: Make Stunning Composite Veneers Easier with Precision Guides

The HALO Engineering Advantage: Make Stunning Composite Veneers Easier with Precision Guides is organized by Cosmedent, Inc. and will be held from Apr 24 - 25, 2025 at Center For Esthetic Excellence, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America.

Description:
Welcome to the course designed for dentists seeking to avoid the challenges and liabilities associated with tooth preparation while embracing an accessible and non-invasive approach.
In today’s visually-driven landscape, patients often shape their dental decisions based on content shared on social media platforms. The prevalence of images featuring aggressively prepared teeth has diminished the demand for traditional veneers. However, there is a growing interest in non-invasive composite techniques. The term “non-invasive veneers” is surging on all search engines. The future of cosmetic dentistry lies in non-invasive techniques.

What you will learn in this course:

• A systemized approach to achieving excellent primary anatomy.
• Why non-invasive approaches represent the future of cosmetic dentistry and how to capitalize on this trend.
• A simple digital workflow from iPad and scanner to perfect design.
• Materials selection best practices.
• Simplified understanding of anterior dental anatomy and texture.
• How to create and utilize guides to plan and execute non-invasive cases with minimal artistic input.
• Using tints for natural effects.
• Techniques for preventing gingival inflammation, chipping, and staining.
• World-class polishing skills.
• How to successfully book and manage multiple cases.

Day 1

Lecture:

• Explore the anatomy of anterior teeth, delving into morphology. This includes all
  line angles, embrasures, angulation concerning facial morphology, and developmental grooves. Discussion will include how to “fit the teeth to the patient’s face.”
• Patient selection: What cases will have a good prognosis? Which cases will not? Do we need orthodontic treatment first?
  Doing a manual or digital wax-up using Exocad technology: Case planning and putty shell creation.
• Appointment day: Selecting the correct shade for our case while considering dehydration. What colors do we want to use, and how intricate is the patient’s natural tooth anatomy?
• Use of TINTS and OPAQUERS: How do we achieve a life-like outcome?
• Finishing and polishing

Hands-on:

• Simple Class IV on #8
• Complex Class IV on #9

Day 2

Lecture:

• Full arch case selection and planning
• Brief review of digital full-case wax-up
• Shade and intricacy selections for case: Keeping the patient’s habits and esthetic desires in mind.
• Maintainance of resin veneers
• Consent forms
• Maintaining periodontal health
• Marketing

Hands-on:

• Reconstruction of #6 -11 with putty shell.
• Achieving symmetry and harmony with our 6 -11 case.
• How do we remove materials without causing trauma, if the need arises?