Over 100 dental professionals attended the recent 'Process to Precision' evening seminars held by Renishaw, the UK-based manufacturer of the new incise all-ceramic Cad/Cam system
The two seminars, held at Celtic Manor near Newport and at Renishaw's Gloucestershire headquarters, introduced all members of the dental team to the importance of their roles within the latest Cad/Cam processes, and included a well received talk by David Winkler, an internationally respected expert on aesthetic dentistry.
The seminar events covered three key areas - the clinical evidence for the benefits of Cad/Cam, the science behind good restoration fit, and dental metrology.
This included the importance of marginal fit, metal-free dentistry and the use of zirconia, impression taking techniques, traditional practice versus Cad/Cam, and how to choose the best impression materials.
Of special interest to many attendees was advice on how best to prepare teeth and take accurate impressions for all Cad/Cam systems, which drew on Renishaw's unique research into impression materials and the impression taking process.
There was also an introduction to the new incise Cad/Cam process, with demonstrations of the dental scanner and software, plus a presentation by Mandy Bunce, who illustrated the excellent aesthetic results and fast gingival recovery she is experiencing with incise restorations.
Speaking about the two events, Bryan Austin, general manager of Renishaw's dental products division, said: "With a strong background in engineering, it is natural for Renishaw to take a team approach when searching for the best solutions to meet customers' requirements.
"The seminars are a valuable opportunity to meet the dentists who will fit our restorations, to receive their feedback on our research findings, and hear about their experiences with incise and other Cad/Cam systems".
All attendees at the seminar qualified for two verifiable CPD hours and also received a voucher entitling them to a discount off their first order for an incise crown or bridge, placed with an incise partner laboratory.
The next 'Process to Precision' evening seminar takes place on board HMS Belfast, London, on Thursday 19 April 2007.
Places are limited, so to book a free place, interested dental professionals should speak to Fiona Barnett at Renishaw.
