CONTINUING EDUCATION LABORATORY COURSE 800.323.7063 • www.gcamerica.com • www.gcamerica.com/training • © 2017 GC America Inc. CONTINUING EDUCATION LABORATORY COURSE GC America (Please turn to the back page for more information) GRADIA ® Gum Shades Gingival Shade System OPTIGLAZE TM Color Light-Cured Characterization Coating GRADIA ® Indirect Restoration System You’re invited to attend the exciting course: ”Removable Prosthetics: Basics and Beyond” by instructor Mr. Thomas Zaleske, AS This course was developed to address the interest many Technicians have expressed regarding not only high-end fabrication techniques, but also the basic procedures and nuances that establish a consistent quality in a lab’s standard work. Don’t be fooled, there are many basic techniques that on the surface sound basic but once explained and demonstrated can elevate every day dentures to a higher level. This 2-day course is designed to address the basics and beyond of denture construction as learned, modified and implemented by instructor, Mr. Thomas Zaleske, AS . It consists of PowerPoint presentation, over the shoulder demonstration and hands-on instruction. ‘The Basics’ topics include: the model bench, record/communication/optional tools, tooth arrangement to accommodate ridge form, waxing nature to portray realism and packing, processing and finishing conventional and optional microwave acrylics. The ‘Beyond the Basics’ topics include: tooth character through contour and color (OPTIGLAZE TM Color), base colorization using internal and external techniques (GRADIA ® Gum Shades) and metal and acetyl colorization (GRADIA ® ). Attendees please bring: Two processed, trimmed and pumiced pre-finished arches for tooth colorization and acrylic colorization, ready to mount F/F case for set-up and natural waxing instruction (models, rims and registration), 1 x 28 cards of denture teeth, loupes, lab coat and favorite waxing/carving tools. Course Description