IPS e.max® Ceram Art: Efficiency and Artistry on Monolithic Restorations

Overview:

This immersive two-day lecture and hands-on program provides a comprehensive exploration of IPS e.max Ceram Art and its application in achieving highly esthetic monolithic restorations. Participants will learn how to replicate natural color, translucency, and surface texture while maintaining an efficient workflow that supports predictable clinical and laboratory outcomes.

Through guided demonstrations and practical exercises, attendees will develop techniques for creating lifelike incisal edge effects and individualized characterizations on IPS e.max ZirCAD Prime and Prime Esthetic zirconia. The program also introduces methods for reproducing natural gingival esthetics, enhancing the realism and harmony of final restorations.

From foundational principles to advanced applications, the course covers the full range of color, essence and structure components. Participants will gain clarity on material selection, appropriate use of liquid ceramics and color pastes, and efficient strategies designed to elevate esthetic results while optimizing productivity.

In this course, you will learn more about the following themes:

• Understand the development philosophy behind the IPS e.max Ceram Art kit, including: principles of color (primary & complimentary); use of essence & illusion pastes and how it may be utilized to manipulate light absorption, reflection and refraction.
• Learn to replicate various tooth characteristics and effects observed in the natural dentition (e.g. natural incisal edge, mamelons & hypocalcification).
• Differentiate application protocols for lithium disilicate and zirconia substrates.
• Learn to apply gingival characterization techniques to achieve lifelike pink esthetics.
• Incorporate efficient workflow strategies to balance esthetics with productivity.

NOTE: 14 CE Credit Hours and lunch each day!

Refund Policy: The last day to request a refund is October 1, 2026. Any Eventbrite fees will NOT be refunded.

Instructor: Jerry Varner, CDT

Jerry Varner, CDT has over 27 years experience as a dental laboratory technician and educator. He received his training as a dental technician in the United States Navy, Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas in 1998. Prior to joining Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc., Jerry taught Dental Laboratory Technology at the Department of Defense Dental Laboratory School at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. In addition, he also served as dental technician in both the U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force. After his retirement from the Air Force in 2016 he worked for the Department of Defense at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada as a dental technician and later joined Ivoclar as a Technical Consultant working in the Technical Services and Education Department. Presently. as the Associate Manager of Technical Services, Jerry oversees and provides education programs on the proper utilization of Ivoclar technical products throughout the United States and Canada. Other key responsibilities include managing technical product phone support and troubleshooting.