Mastering In-House Restoration Finishing: Practical Protocols for Polishing, Staining, and Glazing
Miguel Ortiz, DDS
Lecture Description:
As a dental professional, your goal is to provide your patients with the best possible care. One of the most important aspects of this care is ensuring that your restorations look and function beautifully. In the past, many dental offices relied on outsourcing for the polishing, staining, and glazing of restorations. However, with the proper training and techniques, these tasks can easily be performed in-house.
The protocol presented in this lecture is designed to be simple and effective, taking into account the time and pace of a busy dental office. You will be guided through the process step-by-step, with an emphasis on practical application. By the end of the lecture, you will be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to perform these tasks first thing Monday morning.
Objectives:
- Witness the steps involved in achieving stunning in-house restorations
- Learn about the various materials and techniques involved, including the Vita Enamic, Mark II, and Suprinity
- Examine polishing and finishing tools, and the importance of using the right stains and glazes
p>Dr. Miguel A. Ortiz is a highly accomplished Prosthodontist with a remarkable career in the field of dental medicine. His journey began as a Dental Technician, graduating from an ADA-accredited program in California in 2002. He further pursued his education and earned a B.S. in Biochemistry with Honors from California State University.
Continuing his pursuit of excellence, Dr. Ortiz was recruited to Harvard School of Dental Medicine, where he received the Leo Talkoy Award for clinical dentistry excellence and earned his Doctorate of Dental Medicine (DMD). Following his training, he specialized as a Prosthodontist at the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2017, honing his skills in aesthetic and implant dentistry, full mouth rehabilitation, and bone regeneration.
Currently, Dr. Ortiz is the proud owner of Lit Dental Esthetics & Implant Center in Wayland, MA, where he provides exceptional care across a wide range of treatments. He is a passionate advocate for excellence in prosthodontics, minimally invasive dentistry, implantology, and cosmetic and reconstructive dentistry.
In 2017, Dr. Ortiz launched his highly popular Dental Photography Courses, which quickly gained recognition worldwide. These hands-on one-day courses have been conducted in numerous cities throughout North America, offering attendees an unparalleled learning experience. Driven by this success, he authored the book "LIT," published by Quintessence in 2019, which became the top-selling dental book in North America that year.
Driven by his passion for teaching and advancing dental education, Dr. Ortiz founded The DentLit Academy. This organization is dedicated to promoting best practices at the intersection of art and science in dentistry. DentLit provides a platform where evidence-based dentistry thrives, allowing users to access comprehensive information and find answers to their dental queries.
Through his exceptional skills, dedication to education, and commitment to advancing dental practices, Dr. Miguel A. Ortiz continues to leave a lasting impact on the field of dental medicine.
