ACDE - Designing Smiles in the Modern Age

This lecture provides a practical, easy-to-follow overview of how modern dental restorations can be created using a combination of digital design, 3D printing, and molding techniques. Participants will be guided through the full workflow, from choosing appropriate cases and capturing accurate scans, to designing restorations digitally, fabricating guides with 3D printing, and completing restorations using injection molding. Real clinical cases will be used throughout to illustrate each step, helping attendees connect the process to everyday practice and patient care.

Course Objectives:

At the conclusion of this course, participants will:

• Understand how to select appropriate cases and gather accurate digital records for a predictable workflow

• Describe the step-by-step process of designing and fabricating restoration guides using digital tools and 3D printing

• Recognize how injection molding integrates with digital workflows to produce efficient, high-quality clinical outcomes

Educational Method: Zoom Lecture