Comprehensive Prosthodontics Program
A comprehensive program guiding you from data collection and treatment planning to the clinical execution of prosthetic rehabilitations on natural teeth and implants, combining evidence-based concepts with hands-on training.
Theoretical Sessions & Hands-On Training
Course Highlights
Aesthetic and Functional Foundations: Explore the principles of facially driven treatment planning, starting with an aesthetic and functional analysis to design the ideal prosthetic profile based on the patient’s unique facial anatomy.
Minimally Invasive Approaches: Learn advanced techniques for tooth preparation that prioritize the preservation of natural tooth structure, ensuring long-term outcomes for your patients.
Provisional Restorations: Master the fabrication of direct and indirect provisional restorations, critical for patient comfort and case success
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Materials & Cementation: Delve into the latest materials and cementation protocols to ensure durability, functionality, and esthetics in your prosthetic work.
Hands-On Training: Engage in practical exercises that allow you to apply theoretical concepts in real-world scenarios, building your confidence to tackle even the most challenging cases.
Learning Objectives
Develop an in-depth understanding of prosthetic principles on both natural teeth and implants.
Perform a comprehensive analysis of facial esthetics and integrate it into treatment planning.
Apply minimally invasive techniques for tooth preparation to preserve dental structures.
Gain proficiency in creating provisional restorations and selecting the appropriate materials and techniques for final restorations.
Enhance clinical predictability and patient outcomes through evidence-based cementation strategies.
Build confidence in managing complex prosthetic cases with safety and precision.
Why Attend?
This program combines theoretical insights with hands-on practice, offering a unique opportunity to learn from two internationally recognized experts in prosthodontics. With a focus on innovation, precision, and patient-centered care, this course is designed to empower you to elevate your clinical practice and deliver exceptional results.
Session 1: Sassuolo, Italy
Date: October 8 -10, 2026
- This module provide a systematic approach for data collection necessary to formulate the ideal treatment plan.
- Aesthetic and functional analysis is essential to ensure optimal integration of rehabilitation and avoid the risk of failure.
- The analog and digital protocol for proper analysis of the patient will be described with limitations and advantages.
- The mock-up and provisional phases are fundamental steps that will be extensively described with clinical examples representing different situations.
Session 2: Sassuolo, Italy
Date: November 12 - 14, 2026
- This module provide a complete description of every clinical step of the rehabilitation from tooth preparation to cementation.
- Biological concept on natural teeth and implant will be extensively described.
- During the entire module lot of clinical cases will be show to analyze every prosthetic solution end step on natural teeth and implant.
- Join this module the learn how to gain the excellence in prosthetics rehabilitation the combine esthetic function and minimally invasiveness
The course consists of a single program structured in two sessions.
What You Will Learn
- Perform accurate esthetic and functional analysis of the patient.
- Evaluate the risk assessment of the case.
- Formulate the treatment plan that optimize esthetic function and minimally invasiveness.
- Use mock-up and provisional to pre visualize the final outcome and comunicate with the patient.
- Master digital tools and protocol to optimize clinical procedure.
- Improve biological integration of the restoration on natural teeth and implant.
- Prepare teeth with different design according to the clinical scenario.
- Select the appropriate material according to esthetics and risk of failures.
- Manage extensive rehabilitation with a predictable protocol.
- Deliver excellent restorations with natural appearance.
Meet the Mentors
S1 | October 8-10, 2026 | Dex Training Center
Sassuolo, Italy
Program:
Day 1
AESTHETIC & FUNCTIONAL ANALYSIS
- Facial, dento-labial, phonetic, dental and gingival analysis
- Complete analysis of the stomatognathic system: muscles and TMJ
- Temporomandibular disorders and prosthetic rehabilitation
- Management of muscle activity and bruxism
- Bite: indications and clinical applications
- Occlusal parameters for prosthetic rehabilitation: anterior guidance, canine guidance and group function
- Management of the Vertical
- Dimension of Occlusion (VDO)
Centric relation in prosthetic rehabilitation - Facebow and essential occlusal registrations
- Articulator mounting and settings
Day 2
DIAGNOSTIC WAX-UP, MOCK-UP & PROVISIONALS
- Additive diagnostic wax-up and its role in treatment planning
- Wax-up as a prototype for provisional restorations
- Mock-up for pre-visualization and optimization of the prosthetic design
- Mock-up evaluation, confirmation and correction
- Digital workflow for aesthetic and functional analysis
- Face scanning and digital photography
- Digital axiography and modern prosthetic planning tools
- Digital aesthetic preview and prosthetic design
- Provisional restorations: requirements and material selection
- Direct, indirect and Modified Indirect Technique (MIT)
- Relining, re-margining, characterization, glazing and cementation
- Provisionals for simple cases, veneer cases and full-arch rehabilitations
Day 3
LIVE DEMONSTRATION & HANDS-ON SESSION
Live Demonstration
- Centric and protrusive registrations
- Facebow registration and correct articulator mounting
- Digital workflow using facial scanning, digital photography and AI-supported software
- Digital definition of tooth position and treatment planning
Hands-on
- Session Traditional occlusal registration procedures Instructor-guided practical exercises
- Digital data collection workflow
- Data preparation and transfer to the dental laboratory for digital wax-up
S2 | November 12–14, 2026 |Dex Training Center
Sassuolo, italy
Program:
Day 1
TOOTH PREPARATION & BIOLOGICAL INTEGRATION
- Traditional and modern tooth preparations: principles, indications and margin design
- Anterior and posterior partial restorations: veneers, full-veneers, V-veneers, overlays, table-tops and BOV
- Conventional impressions: materials, techniques and tissue displacement
- Digital impressions: intraoral scanners, scanning strategies and accuracy protocols
- Scanbody selection and digital scanning for implant restorations
- Pre-prosthetic and minimally invasive periodontal surgery for aesthetic optimization
- Biological and aesthetic integration of natural teeth and implants
- Single-tooth and extended implant-prosthetic rehabilitation
Day 2
DEFINITIVE PROSTHESIS, MATERIALS & CEMENTATION
- From provisional to definitive restorations: transfer of aesthetic and functional parameters
- Cross-mounting protocol
- Modern all-ceramic materials: selection, indications and limitations
- High-strength ceramics and glass-ceramics
- Adhesive cementation: current systems and step-by-step clinical protocols
- Minimally Invasive Prosthetic Rehabilitation (MIPP)
- One- and two-arch rehabilitation: aesthetic and functional principles
- Clinical workflow and long-term follow-up
Day 3
HANDS-ON: MODERN TOOTH PREPARATIONS
- Hands-on modern tooth preparation techniques on models
- Veneer preparations
- Full-veneer preparations
- Buccal-occlusal veneer (BOV) preparations
- Instructor-guided practical exercises
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Full Master Program
6 Days | Only 16 Seats Available
INTENSE THEORETICAL-PRACTICAL COURSE
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Comprehensive Prosthodontics Program: Theoretical session and hands-on
Unlock the full potential of prosthodontics in a program designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to master both natural teeth and implant-based treatments.
Join Dr. Francesco Mintrone and Dr. Leonardo Bacherini in an immersive journey into the art and science of prosthodontics, from foundational concepts to advanced clinical strategies.
What Our Participants Say
“The masterclass exceeded my expectations. The hands-on experience and cutting-edge technology were invaluable. I feel more confident in my practice than ever before.”
Dr. Emily Chen
“Attending DEX Education was a transformative experience. The instructors are top-notch, and the knowledge I gained is already benefiting my patients.”
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