Program TEHNIČARI

• Alignment of CBCT data and mesh models, or the Dual Scan Protocol
• CBCT segmentation and its clinical application
• Preoperative guided tooth setup
• Prosthetic planning for FP-1 or FP-3 restorations
• Design of guided implant surgical templates
• Prefabricated provisional restorations for chairside adaptation
• Use of fiducial screws for precise postoperative matching
• Photogrammetric impression and laboratory data merging
• Modification of the tooth setup to fabricate a provisional restoration within one hour
• Use of 3D printers and modern resins for efficient production
• Direct connection to MUA (Multi-Unit Abutments) with proper selection of materials and prosthetic screws
• Same-day fabrication of a mock-up/prototype for future application
• Fabrication of the definitive prosthesis with an iBar framework
• Fabrication of the definitive prosthesis using a Procera framework
• Exocad vs. Blender for Dental – how to combine both software platforms to achieve optimal results
• Practical tips and tricks for every step of the workflow in Exocad and Exoplan

Using KATANA Zirconia as a central example, the presentation demonstrates how modern multilayer zirconia systems can be applied consistently in both high-load, implant-supported reconstructions and highly esthetic, tooth-preserving anterior restorations.

Through detailed case presentations, the workflow from digital treatment planning and prosthetic design to preparation concepts and adhesive cementation protocols is systematically analyzed. Particular attention is given to how utilizing the same zirconia system across different indications can streamline laboratory procedures, enhance esthetic consistency, and improve interdisciplinary communication.
Participants will gain practical insights into indication-driven material selection, minimally invasive preparation strategies, and integrated clinical–technical workflows. The lecture provides evidence-based guidance for optimizing function, esthetics, and efficiency, illustrating how a unified, material-centered approach can elevate the quality and predictability of modern restorative and implant dentistry.

Digital technologies are now more accessible than ever before, making their integration into everyday clinical practice both practical and efficient.

Modern treatment planning is based on comprehensive 3D diagnostics and digital tools that enable all key clinical decisions to be made before treatment begins. Consequently, therapy follows a “begin with the end in mind” philosophy—planning backwards from the desired final outcome rather than progressing through the traditional “start-to-finish” workflow. An ideal digital diagnostic protocol combines CBCT imaging, intraoral scanning, facial scanning, and digital jaw motion recording. The integration of these datasets creates a digital patient clone—a virtual avatar that serves as the foundation for precise treatment planning and predictable implant-prosthetic rehabilitation.

In implant prosthodontics, the workflow begins with a digital smile design based on established principles of facial, lip, and dental harmony according to the Smile Design concept. Through a series of clinical cases, the speakers will demonstrate the process of planning implants in ideal prosthetic positions and translating those plans into clinical reality.

The use of dynamic navigation provides an additional level of surgical precision and flexibility by accurately transferring the virtually planned implant position into the patient’s actual anatomical environment. Dynamic navigation bridges the gap between digital planning and surgical execution, offering real-time visualization and guidance for safe and precise implant placement exactly as planned.

The subsequent prosthetic phase focuses on the realization of the digitally designed restoration. Monolithic zirconia restorations, as well as zirconia hybrid prostheses supported by an internal titanium framework and fabricated in full anatomical contour, represent reliable, durable, and highly predictable restorative solutions.

The speakers will present a prosthetically driven concept for planning complex implant-prosthetic rehabilitations according to the “begin with the end in mind” philosophy, applicable to both natural teeth and implant-supported restorations. This digital workflow is particularly valuable in extensive rehabilitations, ranging from severe jaw resorption requiring pink-and-white aesthetic solutions (FP3) to moderate and minor ridge defects where an FP2 restorative concept is indicated.

Through clinical case presentations, the speakers will demonstrate comprehensive rehabilitations that combine implant therapy with prosthetic treatment on natural teeth, including highly aesthetic solutions using crowns and veneers. Protocols from their daily clinical practice will be presented, together with surgical and prosthetic outcomes and long-term follow-up results, illustrating the predictability and success of digitally guided treatment.

This lecture will explore the integration between KATANA™ Zirconia and the layered ceramic system CERABIEN™ MiLai, focusing on workflows and protocols dedicated to modern adhesive aesthetic prosthetics.

Through clinical cases and practical applications, the presentation will illustrate:
• the criteria for selecting zirconia according to aesthetic and biomechanical requirements
• the aesthetic potential of micro-layering techniques with CERABIEN™ MiLai
• preparation, characterization, and finishing protocols
• adhesive strategies to achieve optimal shade integration, reliability, and long-term durability