The evolution of adhesive materials, high-performance ceramics and CAD/CAM systems has transformed restorative dentistry in the posterior region, paving the way for increasingly conservative and biologically driven treatment approaches.
Less Is More – Mastering Posterior Partial Restorations is an intensive masterclass designed for clinicians already experienced in digital dentistry who wish to refine the complete workflow for posterior indirect partial restorations. From biomechanical assessment and minimally invasive tooth preparation to optical impressions, advanced CAD design, restoration fabrication and adhesive cementation, the course provides a complete, reproducible clinical sequence that can be readily integrated into everyday practice.
Through clinical protocols, complex cases and interactive discussion with the speakers, participants will explore the management of overlays, onlays, table tops and endocrowns, material selection and adhesive strategies, with one key objective: preserving as much sound tooth structure as possible while maintaining predictable clinical outcomes.
Via Belgio 12
Program
Prof. Antonio Cerutti - Dr. Nicola Barabanti
Saturday, November 21, 2027 |9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Introduction
Why Choose a Partial Restoration Today?
- Evolution of the restorative paradigm
- Current indications
- The concept of biological cost
Session I from 9:15 to 10:30 AM – Preparation for Posterior Indirect Restorations
- Preoperative assessment and biomechanical evaluation
- Residual tooth structure and fracture lines
- Vital vs endodontically treated teeth
- Preparation design: overlays, table tops, onlays and endocrowns
- Geometric principles and margin management
- Undercut removal, smoothing and finishing
- Dedicated Komet rotary instrumentation
Session II from 10:45 to 12:00 – Digital Acquisition and Optical Impressions
- Field isolation
- Deep margin management
- Immediate Dentin Sealing (IDS)
- Advanced intraoral scanning strategies
- Capturing subgingival margins
- Occlusal registration
- Management of common scanning errors
Session III from 12:00 to 1:00 PM – Advanced CAD Design
- Design parameters
- Tooth libraries and biogeneric copy
- Morphing and morphological adaptation techniques
- Thickness analysis
- Occlusal and proximal contact assessment
- Insertion path simulation
Session IV from 2:00 to 3:15 PM – Restoration Fabrication
- Material selection
- Lithium disilicate
- Multilayer zirconia
- Hybrid materials
- Milling strategies
- Finishing and characterization
- Polishing
- Crystallization and glazing
Session V from 3:15 to 4:15 PM– Adhesive Protocols and Cementation
- Restoration surface preparation
- Tooth preparation and IDS
- Cement selection
- Preheated composite resins and dual-cure resin cements
- Excess cement removal
- Light curing
- Occlusal and proximal contact assessment
- Follow-up
Session VI from 4:15 to 17:30 PM – Complex Clinical Cases
- Overlays on vital teeth with limited residual tooth structure
- Endocrowns in endodontically treated teeth
- Deep margin management and cervical margin relocation
- Failures and complications
- Intraoral repair strategies
This course is intended for dentists with previous experience in digital dentistry and CAD/CAM workflows who wish to refine their management of posterior partial restorations and develop a complete, reproducible clinical protocol.
It is particularly suited to clinicians already working with digital systems who want to advance their skills in minimally invasive preparation, intraoral scanning, CAD design, material selection and adhesive protocols, ultimately managing the entire chairside workflow independently.
- One-day course – 8 hours of training
- Dedicated Komet bur kit
- Cementation materials
- Coffee break and lunch
- Certificate of attendance
Clinical attire is recommended, and participants should bring any personal instruments indicated at the time of enrollment confirmation.
Komet Academy Italia recommends staying at one of its partner hotels, such as Crowne Plaza Verona or Leonardo Hotel Verona, both conveniently located near the Komet Academy Training Center.
Crowne Plaza Verona – Fiera
Via Belgio, 16
37135 Verona VR – Italy
Tel. +39 045 4933333
E-mail: reservation@crowneplazaverona.com
Leonardo Hotel Verona
Via Enrico Fermi, 11 C
37135 Verona VR – Italy
Tel. +39 045 903600
E-mail: reservations.verona@leonardo-hotels.com
For any questions, further information or assistance with registration, please contact the course organising office:
Tel: +390307716806
E-mail: corsi@barabantiredolfi.it
