Nature's Influence on the Optical Properties of Todays Materials
Natures influence plays more of a role in todays material selections. With past materials namely porcelain to metal restorations our goal was to create depth over our substructure and allow light into the root area to create gingival harmony. Todays material options allow us to work in a more minimally invasive space and still use natures influence to optimize the restorative options. Our understanding of the inherent color influence of natural teeth and the optical material choices needed harmonize is more critical then ever. What will separate and define the technician/clinician teams of tomorrow will be our understanding of material selection and natures influence on them.
As an educator of dental technology and operatory procedures peter has found an easy transition into the lecture/clinician circuit. His personal appreciation and expertise on all phases of crown and bridge, porcelain, Implantology, muscle function, mandibular physiology, Ceramics and photography have made him a source of knowledge and motivation for his peers to draw from. Peter currently lectures nationally and internationally to both technicians and dentists for the communication process and a predictable outcome of success for the patient. A technician since 1984 and a business owner and manager of Pizzi Dental Studio
Inc. A member of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry. Graduate, Recognized specialist and Mentor of The Kois Center for Dental Excellence. Board member of ASMDT (Association of Master Dental Technicians) Teacher and educator in Master Dental technician program (New York University) Technical Fellow of the NGS (Northeastern Gnathalogical Society) Faculty, NYU school of dentistry Executive Board Member of the NGS Editorial Board of IDT, [Inside Dental Technology] Editorial Board of Spectrum Dialog Peter has lectured to doctors and technicians throughout the United States, Europe and Asia on several different topics. He also continually studies with some of the world’s top speakers and clinicians.
