The Final Touch for Monolithic Zirconia

April 10-11, 2026 at Burbank Lab, USC Campus – Los Angeles, CA

 Early Birdd Register until January 15, 2026 = $1,095

After January 15, 2026 = $1,395

Creating Natural Contour, Texture, Luster, and Surface Color in Anterior Dental Restorations

Course Overview

This intensive 2-day lecture, demonstration, and hands-on course is designed to teach dental technicians how to create highly esthetic anterior restorations using translucent monolithic zirconia.

Participants will learn the complete step-by-step workflow to design, contour, texture, color, glaze, and polish six anterior zirconia restorations, transforming average-looking cases into exceptional, natural-looking esthetic results.

This course builds on the proven concepts of The Final Touch philosophy and focuses specifically on monolithic zirconia as the restorative medium, emphasizing both macro- and micro-esthetic principles that are critical for predictable success in modern restorative dentistry.

What You Will Learn

Proper space management, contour, surface texture, final surface color, and polish

Step-by-step design of six anterior teeth for a specific maxillary arch relationship

Esthetic guidelines for anterior tooth arrangement, size, and position

Individual tooth form and color characteristics and their inter-relationships

Micro-esthetic surface texture techniques for natural light reflection

Internal and external colorization techniques for translucent zirconia

Glazing and polishing protocols to achieve lifelike luster

Hands-On & Demonstration Sessions

The hands-on portion of the course focuses on the armamentarium and techniques required to execute each step precisely, including:

Designing and shaping six anterior teeth in translucent zirconia

Contouring and refining natural tooth form

Texturizing zirconia surfaces using proven materials and techniques

Custom internal and external color application

Glazing and polishing to achieve long-lasting esthetics

Topics Covered

Designing, space management, and shaping six anterior teeth in translucent zirconia

Contouring six anterior zirconia restorations

Texturizing zirconia surfaces for natural esthetics

Custom internal and external colorization techniques

Custom glazing and polishing of translucent zirconia

Course Schedule

Course Hours: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM (We work hard)

Day 1 – Macro & Micro Esthetics

Morning

Lecture: Macro Esthetic Design and Techniques

Demonstration: Step-by-step designing and space management for six anterior zirconia restorations

Hands-on: Designing and space management in translucent zirconia

Afternoon

Lecture: Micro Esthetic Design, Surface Texture, and Custom Internal Painting

Demonstration: Micro texture and internal color application

Hands-on: Micro texture and internal painting techniques

Day 2 – Surface Color, Glaze & Polish

Morning

Lecture: Surface paint techniques for translucent zirconia

Demonstration: Surface paint application (Phase 1)

Hands-on: Surface paint application

Afternoon

Demonstration: Surface paint application (Phase 2)

Hands-on: Surface paint refinement

Lecture: Glazing and polishing techniques

Demonstration & hands-on: Glazing and polishing translucent zirconia

Course Details

Dates: April 10–11, 2026 (Friday & Saturday)

Location: Burbank Lab, USC Campus – Los Angeles, CA

Includes: Lunch and snacks

Seats Available: Limited to 15 participants

Refund Policy:

Full refund (less credit card fees) up to 45 days prior to the course

No refunds within 45 days of the course date

Course Location:

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Registration & Tuition

EARLY BIRDS– Available Until January 15, 2026

$1,095 (Regular tuition: $1,395 after January 15, 2026)

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