Crown and Bridge Waxing and Framework Design
The PTC Ness Academy Waxing course is a comprehensive waxing course that will meet the needs of anyone from beginner to accomplished technician.
The methods taught in this three and one-half day course are systematic and incorporate precise step by step procedures that result in a predictable and manageable standard. A participant in this course will not only be able to do the work, they will also learn how to teach the procedures to others.
Every student receives a technical manual, glossaries and all instruments and materials needed for the course.
The course begins with a study/review of posterior anatomy and through the study of sequence drills, progresses through rough waxing to carving precise anatomical contours. Every consideration is given to ensure that each student is comfortable with the pace of the class. The course is composed of approximately 50% class room and 50% hands-on work.
Each student is given hours of individualized attention by the instructor. The products of the anatomical waxing course are a full anatomical upper pre molar, upper first molar and lower first molar. Each student also designs and waxes a 6 unit anterior porcelain framework with two pontics and four unit posterior bridge framework.
The framework design and waxing portion of the course is particularly valuable for ceramists that have never been waxers, and cad-cam operators with little or no experience in framework design.
All of the Ness Academy courses emphasize fundamentals, as we believe that the missing fundamentals in a persons learning are the very thing that holds them back from moving forward in their careers.
Porcelain Application and Contouring
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The PTC Ness Academy Ceramic course addresses both ends of the learning spectrum. As with every Ness Academy course these courses are suited for both the novice and expert.
This comprehensive course uses the proven methods of the PTC training systems. In three and one-half days you will study anterior anatomy, posterior anatomy, correct framework design, 10 essential components of smile design, precise porcelain mixing, advanced layering procedures, building to size, and fast and easy, step by step, anterior and posterior contouring.
Included are three fully illustrated study manuals with glossaries and all instruments, and abrasive stones and wheels necessary to complete the course.
The course is limited to ten students so you are assured the personal attention you need for complete comprehension.
Each student will be provided with models that will have to be fabricated with removable dies and articulated. The attendee will need to provide an opaqued 6 unit anterior framework and 4 unit posterior framework (metal or ceramic) for the hands-on portion of the class. Porcelain can be provided but it is recommended that each student bring their own to ensure compatibility with their framework material.
The products of the course are a completed six unit anterior bridge and a 4 unit posterior bridge.
This course will provide the information and hands-on experience to get started as a dental ceramist or give an owner or experienced ceramist the necessary tools to take their ceramic skills to much higher levels of quality and efficiency.
Creating Natural Dentures
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This four day hands on course teaches the fundamentals and advanced procedures necessary to produce a premium denture.
Participants create base plates, esthetic control bases and at least one full upper and lower complete denture waxup. The course does not include processing.
Based on the Creating Natural Dentures PTC Training Program, subjects covered are:
Oral Anatomy & Physiology
Constructing Recording Devices
Setting Anterior and Posterior Teeth
Tissue Waxing and Contouring
Finishing Natural Dentures