Digital Composite Veneers: Where Aesthetics Meets Function. Hands-on Workshop by Francesca Vailati

Modern restorative dentistry goes far beyond aesthetics and requires a deep understanding of the functional processes that determine occlusal stability and the longevity of veneers.

This hands-on course is designed to deepen knowledge in functional dentistry, the aesthetic creation of veneers, and to elevate adhesive protocols to a fundamentally new level.

Unlike traditional veneer courses focused solely on aesthetics, on this course Francesca Vailati teaches how to create aesthetic smile that endures through function.

The training reveals her unique approach to monolithic CAD/CAM composite veneers while integrating the functional principles of the renowned 3STEP concept.

Key topics:

– Functional examination and occlusion analysis according to the 3STEP protocols
– Analysis of functional occlusal disorders and creation of a mock-up according to the 3STEP concept
– Management of erosive dentition using the 3STEP approach
– Diagnosis of the patient’s chewing pattern using G-TEST and interpretation of the results.

Practical part of the course include:

– Translation of all diagnostic data, including G-test results, into the design of the future restoration
– Step-by-step protocols for designing functional and aesthetic mock-ups
– Enhancing patient communication through mock-ups.

Upon completion of the course, you will be able to:

– Master the functional and aesthetic principles of the 3STEP concept directly from its creator
– Understand the relationship between function and the aesthetics of restorations
– Achieve predictable, stable, and long-lasting results.

IMPORTANT: the "Seminar. Standard", "Seminar. Comfort" and "Seminar+Demonstration. VIP" participation options are also available for purchase.

Advantages of the "Practical Course" participation option:
– Participation in the scientific program
– Coffee break
– Notes and handouts
– Certificate of participation
– ADA credits available upon request
– Lunch
– Priority seats in the venue
– Distinct reception counter
– VIP certificate
– VIP badge

– Access to online training by Stefano Conti «Edge and Edgeless Preparation in Perio-Restorative Cases»
– Access to online training by Edris Rasta «Functional Analysis for Full Mouth Rehabilitation»
– Access to online training by Edward McLaren «Сeramic veneers. Preparation features»
– Access to online training by Alessandro Conti «Indirect anterior restorations: clinical and laboratory stages»
– Access to online training by Ali Murat Kökat «Сarillas de cerámica СEREC: protocolo detallado»
– Access to online training by Andrea Fabianelli «Partial Ceramic Restorations: Buccal and Palatal Veneers, Onlay, Overlay»
– Access to online training by Camillo D`Arcangelo «Parafunction and worn dentition: methods of treatment»
– Access to online training by Riccardo Ammannato «VDO. Wax-up and mock-up»

Program

Theory

The Role of CAD-CAM Composite Veneers in Modern Dentistry

– Why Dr. Vailati increasingly relies on CAD-CAM composite veneers
– Advantages and limitations compared to conventional restorative options
– The relationship between esthetics and function
– The philosophy behind minimally invasive rehabilitation
– Why CAD-CAM composite veneers can be a particularly conservative solution for patients with severe dental erosion.

Diagnosis and Treatment Planning: The Foundation of Success

– Comprehensive patient evaluation
– Functional and esthetic assessment
– Understanding tooth wear patterns
– Risk assessment and prognosis
– Determining when CAD-CAM composite veneers are indicated
– Selecting the most appropriate veneer design for each clinical situation
– Treatment planning strategies for long-term success.

Clinical Case Presentations

– Patient examination protocols
– Decision-making process
– Veneer selection criteria
– Step-by-step treatment planning
– Functional and esthetic outcomes
– Long-term follow-up results.

The G-Test: The Starting Point of Every 3STEP Rehabilitation

– The objectives and principles of the G-Test
– How the G-Test guides treatment decisions
– Predicting functional and esthetic outcomes before treatment
– Communicating treatment options effectively to patients
– Using the G-Test to increase treatment acceptance and predictability.

Live G-Test Demonstration

– Patient assessment
– Clinical workflow
– Interpretation of findings
– Treatment planning implications.

Hands-on Workshop

The mock-up philosophy within the 3STEP approach

– Translating diagnosis into restorative design
– Mock-up fabrication techniques
– Evaluating aesthetics and function simultaneously
– Managing difficult morphologies
– Enhancing patient communication through mock-ups
– Practical tips for predictable CAD-CAM composite veneer workflows.