Transitioning to Full Digital Dentures using 3Shape Dental System
Online Course
A comprehensive course designed for dental professionals ready to embrace the future of digital denture fabrication.
10 Chapters
8h
8 CE/CPD
Learn to design and fabricate high-quality digital dentures using 3Shape Dental System
Advancing digital technology has rendered many of the old misconceptions about digital dentures irrelevant. Today, digital dentures are more precise than traditional techniques, and require a lower investment than you may think.
The learning curve isn’t as steep as it used to be, and adopting a digital workflow can significantly reduce the number of appointments your patients need to get set up with quality dentures.
Whether you're a dental technician, dentist, or practice owner, this course will equip you with the skills to stay competitive in the evolving field of digital dentistry.
Course Outline
What will I learn by taking this course?
Here’s what’s included:
2 Modules
CPD/CE Hours: 8+
01 - Introduction to Digital Dentures
- 01 - 01 - Understanding the Digital Denture Workflow
- 01 - 02 - Akruti Tataria's Journey: From Conventional to Digital Dentures
- 01 - 03 - Comparing Conventional and Digital Denture Workflows
- 01 - 04 - ROI and Cost Analysis for Digital Denture Implementation
02 - Digital Denture Technology
- 02 - 01 - Evolution of Digital Dentures: A Historical Perspective
- 02 - 02 - Advantages and Limitations of Digital Dentures
- 02 - 03 - Overcoming Reluctance: Integrating Digital into Analog Workflows
- 02 - 04 - Comparing 3Shape and exocad for Denture Design
03 - 3Shape Dental System Basics
- 03 - 01 - Navigating the 3Shape Dental System Interface
- 03 - 02 - Creating and Managing Order Forms
- 03 - 03 - Scanning Models and Impressions with Desktop Scanners
- 03 - 04 - Edentulous Anatomy and Important Landmarks
04 - Digital Denture Design Principles
- 04 - 01 - Preparing Models for Digital Design
- 04 - 02 - Analyzing Models and Establishing the Occlusal Plane
- 04 - 03 - Surveying and Blocking Out Undercuts
- 04 - 04 - Setting Up Teeth in the Smile Composer
- 04 - 05 - Designing the Denture Base and Finalizing the Design
05 - Full Upper and Lower Digital Denture Design Workflow
05 - 01 - Setting Your Digital Landmarks
05 - 02 - Design Setup and Tooth Placement
05 - 03 - Occlusal Adjustments and Final Design
06 - Immediate Full Upper Denture Design
06 - 01 - Model Preparation and Tooth Extraction
06 - 02 - Tooth Setup and Final Design
06 - 03 - Clinical Implementation and Follow-up
07 - 3D Digital Denture Design and Manufacturing
07 - 01 - From Scan to Final Output
07 - 02 - Fundamentals of Digital Denture Design and Materials
07 - 03 - Complete Milling Process & Strategy
08 - Single Arch Digital Denture Design Workflow
08 - 01 - Setup and Model Preparation
08 - 02 - Occlusal and Base Setup
08 - 03 - Tooth Selection and Arrangement
09 - Full Digital Denture Clinical Cases
09 - 01 - Case 1 Full Upper Denture - Leah
09 - 02 - Case 2 Full Upper and Lower Dentures - Erin
09 - 03 - Case 3 3D Printed Immediate Dentures vs Milled Acrylic Dentures - Wendy
09 - 04 - Case 4 Full Upper Immediate Denture
09 - 05 - Case 5 Full Upper and Lower Dentures - Betty
09 - 06 - Patient Aftercare Instructions
10 - Troubleshooting Design and Milling Challenges
10 - 01 - Comprehensive CAD/CAM Troubleshooting for Digital Dentures
10 - 02 - Reviewing Ivoclar PrograMill 7
10 - 03 - Final Words
Course Outcomes
Master Digital Denture Design By the end of this course
You'll be proficient in using 3Shape Dental System to design high-quality digital dentures. You'll understand how to navigate the software, utilize its advanced features, and create dentures that are functional, aesthetic, and patient-specific.
Optimize Your Denture Workflow
You'll learn how to seamlessly integrate digital techniques into your existing workflow, significantly reducing chair time and increasing efficiency. This knowledge will enable you to streamline your denture production process, potentially doubling your output while maintaining or improving quality.
Evaluate and Implement Digital Denture Technology
You'll gain the ability to conduct a thorough cost-benefit analysis of transitioning to digital dentures. Using the provided ROI calculator, you'll be able to make informed decisions about investing in digital denture technology for your specific practice or lab, understanding both the initial costs and long-term profitability.
Transitioning to Full Digital Dentures using 3Shape Dental System
Online Course
$990 USD
Sample the Course Content Below!
Get unlimited access to over - 8 hours of Full Digital Dentures technique, complete with many tips and tricks from Akruti Tataria
With lifetime access, you can revisit the course whenever you need at your own pace. Also, get access to any new updates we release!
These courses are available with English subtitles.
You are Fully Protected by Our 100% Satisfaction-Guarantee.
I am confident that you will love this course, if you purchase the course and are not satisfied with the quality or content of the training, then let me know within 30 days of your purchase and I will refund you in full.
No questions asked.
Dr Ahmad Al-Hassiny
Founding Director of the Institute of Digital Dentistry
Meet Your educator
Akruti Tataria
CDT
Akruti is a Clinical Dental Technician currently working in Wellington, New Zealand. She completed her Bachelor of Dental Technology with Distinction (2016) and a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Dental Technology (2017) at the University of Otago. Akruti is also the President of the New Zealand Institute of Dental Technologists and an Independent Advisor to the Health and Disabilities Commissioner of New Zealand.
Akruti is passionate about making oral health care more accessible and advancements in digital dentistry. She has been heavily involved with iDD Lab as a full-time clinical dental tech. This allows her to have real-world experience of all the benefits and challenges of digital workflows through own patients.
Affordable Pricing for Emerging Markets Now Available
As part of our mission to provide the highest standard of digital dental training to dental professionals worldwide, we are pleased to offer you the opportunity to apply for pricing tailored to your country of practice.
If you are based in an emerging market, we invite you to explore our affordable pricing options designed to make our training more accessible to you and your colleagues.
Please reach out to learn more about how we can support your professional development with our cutting-edge digital dental training at a price point that aligns with your local economy.