Analog Accuracy: 
When Traditional Impressions Are Clinically Required

COURSE OVERVIEW

While digital scanning is widely used in modern dentistry, certain clinical situations still require a traditional impression to achieve accurate results. Subgingival margins, full arch restorations, complex implant placement and edentulous cases can present challenges for digital workflows.

This course identifies when a physical impression is necessary, outlining proper materials selection, tray design and best practices for predictable outcomes in crown and bridge, removable, single implant and All-on-X cases.

Audience: Dentists, Dental Assistants, Technicians

Recommended Pre-requisite: None

Format

Lecture,
Live Webinar

Subject

780 Aesthetics / Cosmetic Dentistry

Speaker

Tramain Watkins, CDT

Course Date

February 3rd
@ 7:00 PM ET /
4:00 PM PT

Credit

1 CEU

Course Fee

Free

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

At the end of this course, attendees should be able to:
■ Identify clinical situations in which traditional impressions are required for optimal accuracy and fit
■ Select and apply appropriate impression materials and techniques for fixed, removable and implant restorations
■ Evaluate and troubleshoot common challenges encountered when capturing physical impressions to help ensure reliable clinical outcomes

Tramain Watkins, CDT

DIRECTOR, STRATEGIC EDUCATION


Tramain Watkins, BA, CDT, has been working in the dental laboratory industry for more than 35 years. He has extensive experience fabricating analog and digital prosthetics, with expertise in implant-supported and retained restorations. A respected lecturer on both laboratory and clinical aspects of restorative dentistry, Tramain trains technicians and provides clinical support in case planning, troubleshooting and implant placement.

CE CREDIT:

To earn CE credit, a user must register for and then engage with the webinar on the published course date. Upon webinar conclusion, the course quiz and survey will be accessible to be completed.  Once both elements are finished, the CE Certificate will unlock and be available for download.


CANCELLATION POLICY:
If National Dentex must reschedule a webinar, all attendees will be automatically rescheduled for the new course date. 

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SPEAKER DISCLOSURE:
This speaker is employed by National Dentex for the production and delivery of course content. The speaker does not receive compensation for additional viewings of recorded materials. Any additional disclosures regarding potential commercial bias will be provided by the speaker at the beginning of the course presentation. This disclosure does not imply that the information presented is biased.