Progressive Materials in Dentistry - Facing Reality
Speaker
Alexander Wünsche obtained his dental technician certification in 1999 in Germany. He completed an intensive technical rotation in dental laboratories of various specialties in Germany to develop a well-rounded depth of knowledge. Shortly thereafter, he founded his own boutique-style laboratory in Ravensburg, Germany.
In 2009, Mr. Wünsche transitioned to Miami, Florida to join Zahntechnique, a full-service dental laboratory founded in1970. In 2014, he and his wife, Danielle Wuensche, assumed ownership of Zahntechnique.
Mr. Wünsche specializes in aesthetic and cosmetic restorations, complex implant reconstruction and digital workflows. His articles have been published in journals such as Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry, Inside Dental Technology, Journal of Dental Technology, Laboratory Management Today and ACP Messenger. He is an ITI-Fellow, ACP and FDLA Member.
Disclosures: Mr. Wünsche has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Course Description
Dentistry is progressing on a fast track. So are dental materials and workflows. This presentation will show ways to treat these materials successfully and ways to restore implant- and tooth-borne or combinations with the digital workflow. Advantages of utilizing zirconia & polymers and/or combining these materials will also be discussed.
Educational Objectives
- Understand what progressive materials are.
- Learn how to start a treatment plan the digital way
- Learn the importance of certain records necessary in the digital workflow
- Understand the advantages of utilizing progressive materials.
Contact
For information, please contact Penn Dental Medicine Continuing Dental Education at:
PDMContinuingEd@dental.upenn.edu