X‑Treme Aesthetics – Painting & Microlayering For Dental Prosthetics

Course Description:

The rapid adoption of digital production techniques, including printed resins and milled PMMA, composite, and hybrid ceramics, has transformed laboratory workflows. While these technologies deliver excellent accuracy and efficiency, many laboratories are now looking for predictable, streamlined ways to further enhance aesthetics and individualisation.

This one‑day hands‑on course introduces the GC GRADIA PLUS Painting & Microlayering concept — a light‑cured composite system designed to add depth, vitality and individual character to digitally manufactured prosthetics.

Led by Lisa Johnson, delegates will learn how to apply painting and microlayering techniques to elevate monolithic and digitally designed restorations, achieving natural tooth and gingival aesthetics through a simplified, reproducible workflow. The course is ideal for prosthetic technicians and ceramists diversifying into light‑cured characterisation following the introduction of digital production into their laboratories.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, delegates will be able to:

• Confidently apply painting and microlayering techniques using GRADIA PLUS to enhance digitally produced restorations
• Add depth, translucency and individual character to PMMA, composite and hybrid ceramic prosthetics
• Improve aesthetic outcomes for All‑on‑X and denture cases using a structured, light‑cured workflow
• Achieve predictable and reproducible results with minimal material complexity
• Integrate a modern composite characterisation system seamlessly into digital laboratory production

CPD: 6 hours - GDC learning outcome level C

GC Products Featured

• GC GRADIA PLUS Painting & Microlayering Set

• GC GRADIA PLUS Lustre Paints

• GC GRADIA PLUS Light Body and Heavy Body pastes

• GC GRADIA PLUS Modelling Liquid

• GC GRADIA PLUS Acrylic Primer and Ceramic Primer

(Suitable for PMMA, composite and hybrid ceramic frameworks)

Included in the Course Fee

✔ GC Composite Palette (for efficient and controlled light curing during composite characterisation)

✔ All GRADIA PLUS materials and consumables used during the course

✔ Hands‑on training with Lisa Johnson

✔ 7 Hours verifiable CPD

✔ Access to exclusive GC product offers

Price: £399

About your trainer: Lisa Johnson

With over 30 years of experience as a dental technician and 10 years as a GC UK Key Opinion Leader, Lisa has delivered demonstrations and courses across the UK and internationally. Her ability to simplify complex ceramic techniques and share practical hints and tips makes this course an invaluable opportunity to learn from a highly respected educator in the field.

Terms and Conditions:

Cancellations must be made at least 28 days before course date.

Refunds will be made at the discretion of GC UK Ltd. All external expenses incurred by GC UK will be deducted from any course fee refund together with a 10% cancellation charge. Refunds for bookings made less than 28 days prior to the scheduled course date are entirely at GC UK management discretion. Alternative attendance on a future course may also be offered.

Cancellation of a course directly by GC UK due to foreseen/unforeseen circumstances will be refundable at 100% of cost.

GC UK are unable to compensate out of pocket expenses incurred in the unlikely event a course is cancelled.

Info: -Digital prosthetic workflows: opportunities and limitations
-Introduction to the GRADIA PLUS Painting & Microlayering concept
-Material selection for PMMA, composite and hybrid ceramics

Info: -Framework preparation and surface treatment
-Internal characterisation using GRADIA PLUS Lustre Paints
-Microlayering techniques for tooth aesthetics

Info: -Gingival reproduction using Light and Heavy Body pastes
-Advanced painting and microlayering techniques
-Finishing, glazing and surface optimisation

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