OHI-S Next-Level Aesthetic Restorative Treatment. Protocols from the Legends of Japanese Dental Schools

10 lessons (4h 26min)
Protocols, treatment approaches, years of clinical experience, and the magic touch of Japanese dentistry await you!
Kazunobu Yamada, Kazunori Ohtani, Yuichiro Yoshiki, and Kenji Iwaki—renowned lecturers and representatives of the Japanese school of dentistry—will guide you through an intensive journey into aesthetic and modern dentistry.
You will learn in detail about:
– Protoccols of guided tooth preparation
– Dento-facial aesthetic analysis and its application in clinical practice
– Laminate veneers based on tooth morphology and final restoration using lithium disilicate (e.Max) and feldspar-based materials
– Aesthetic restorations using full-contour zirconia (FCZ) and porcelain-fused-to-zirconia (PFZ)
– Material selection with a patient-first approach
– Complete denture design and treatment protocols.
Join to gain invaluable insights from leading experts and take your restorative dentistry skills to the next level!
The OHI‑S Next‑Level Aesthetic Restorative Treatment: Protocols from the Legends of Japanese Dental Schools course is best for prosthodontists, restorative dentists, and dental technicians who want structured, training in advanced restorative protocols inspired by Japan’s leading dental schools. It emphasizes precision, artistry, and evidence‑based workflows that elevate restorative dentistry to the highest aesthetic standards.
Who Should Enroll

Prosthodontists managing complex rehabilitations where aesthetics and function must be perfectly balanced.
Restorative dentists & general practitioners performing veneers, crowns, and composite restorations with high aesthetic demands.
Dental technicians fabricating prostheses that require mastery of shade, translucency, and natural morphology.
Periodontists collaborating on gingival integration for superior aesthetic outcomes.
Residents & fellows in prosthodontics, restorative dentistry, or dental technology seeking advanced training in Japanese protocols.

What You’ll Learn

Japanese restorative philosophy: precision, minimal invasiveness, and harmony with natural dentition.
Advanced restorative protocols: layering techniques, adhesive strategies, and finishing/polishing methods.
Material mastery: ceramics, composites, and hybrid materials optimized for aesthetics.
Integration with gingival and facial aesthetics: ensuring natural smile design.
Case‑based lessons: real examples from Japanese dental schools demonstrating next‑level artistry.

 
+ Topics:

Lesson 1.Minimally Invasive Aesthetic Dentistry: Protocols for Long-Term Success

– Protocols for minimally invasive veneer preparation
– The long-term prognosis of laminate veneers
– Treatment protocols for noncarious lesions
– Determination of the vertical dimension of occlusion
– Protocols for manufacturing provisional restorations
– Protocols of additive veneer restorations.
Recommended for: Prosthodontists, Restorative dentist, Dental technicians, General dentists.

Lesson 2.A new concept for laminate veneer preparation based on tooth morphology

– Treatment planning and preparation design
– Basic tooth morphology
– Line angles and distal incisal angles
– Protocols for laminate veneer preparation
– Line angle guide grooves for minimally invasive preparation.
Recommended for: Prosthodontists, Restorative dentist, Dental technicians, General dentists.

Lesson 3.Tooth Preparation and Restoration Morphology

– Minimally invasive preparation guided by the final restoration morphology
– Protocols for guided tooth preparation
– Protocols for aesthetic analysis
– Analysis of clinical cases.
Recommended for: Prosthodontists, Restorative dentist, Dental technicians, General dentists.

Lesson 4.Porcelain Laminate Veneers: Feldspar-Based Materials and e.Max

– Laminate veneers in full-mouth aesthetic cases
– Color expression in aesthetic restorations
– Adaptation of porcelain laminate veneers:
– Lamination with feldspar-based materials
– The color of adhesive in porcelain laminate veneer restorations
– Complementary color technique
– Lens effect technique
– Masking technique
– Lamination with lithium disilicate (e.Max).
Recommended for: Prosthodontists, Restorative dentist, Dental technicians, General dentists.

Lesson 5.Highly Aesthetic Full-contour Zirconia Restorations

– Generations of dental zirconia
– Surface properties of enamel and ceramic materials
– Types of zirconia restorations:
– Full contour zirconia (FCZ)
– Porcelain-fused-to-zirconia (PFZ).
– Finishing methods for porcelain-fused-to-zirconia (PFZ)
– Application of the impregnation technique
– Patient-first approach in zirconia restoration cases
– Analysis of clinical cases.
Recommended for: Prosthodontists, Restorative dentist, Dental technicians, General dentists.

Lesson 6.Aesthetic Restoration of Anterior Teeth Using Composite Materials

– Analysis of tooth color, form, and surface texture
– Advantages of composite fillings
– Step-by-step protocol for minimally invasive composite restorations
– Step-by-step restoration of Class III and Class IV caries
– Protocols for anterior composite restorations
– Protocols for diastema closure with composite restorations
– Protocols for finishing and polishing.
Recommended for: Prosthodontists, Restorative dentist, Dental technicians, General dentists.

Lesson 7.Aesthetic Restoration of Anterior Teeth Using Zirconia

– Challenges in determining the position of the contact point
– Preparation methods for discolored abutment teeth to achieve aesthetic results
– Interdental papilla control using provisional restorations
– Adhesion procedures for zirconia ceramics.
Recommended for: Prosthodontists, Restorative dentist, Dental technicians, General dentists.

Lesson 8.Zirconia Ceramic in Full-mouth Rehabilitation

– Material selection and properties:
– Strength, translucency, and aesthetics
– Comparison of monolithic vs layered zirconia.
– Marginal design and finish lines
– Surface treatment and bonding techniques
– Cementation protocols for zirconia.
Recommended for: Prosthodontists, Restorative dentist, Dental technicians, General dentists.

Lesson 9.Working with the Occlusal Plane in Edentulous Patients

– Classification of malocclusion
– Classification of skeletal maxillomandibular relationships in edentulous patients
– Step-by-step protocol for working with the occlusal plane in edentulous patients
– Protocols for achieving muscular harmony with complete denture treatment
– Analysis of complex clinical cases involving edentulous patients.
Recommended for: Prosthodontists, Restorative dentist, Dental technicians, General dentists.

Lesson 10.Complete Denture and Intermaxillary Relationship

– The importance of establishing a correct intermaxillary relationship in edentulous patients
– Cinical landmarks for occlusal plane orientation
– Sep-by-step protocols for recording maxillomandibular relationships
– Common challenges and solutions in complete denture prosthetics.
Recommended for: Prosthodontists, Restorative dentist, Dental technicians, General dentists.