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Materials & Systems for Ceramic CAD CAM Restorations with Gustavo Mendonca, DDS, MS, PhD
November 17, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Registration. introduction, and tour 10:00am
Lecture 11:00am-12:30pm; 1:30-3:00pm
Lunch provided
Course Objectives
• Digital workflow in full arch cases
• Implant planning with Implant Studio, RealGUIDE, and Bluesky
• Workflow for complete dentures (immediate and final)
• 3D printing interims and milling Ivotion for finals
• Abutment design for singles and FPD’s
Dr. Gustavo Mendonça is a Professor at the Department of General Practice at the Virginia Commonwealth University. He received his DDS from the Federal University of Uberlandia, Brazil. He also completed his postgraduate training in Prosthodontics and master’s degree in Oral Rehabilitation from the same school. In 2008 he finished his PhD in Genomic Sciences and Biotechnology at the Catholic University of Brasília, Brazil. Dr. Gustavo Mendonça is also a Fellow and a Diplomate of the Academy of Osseointegration. Dr. Gustavo Mendonça’s research interests focus has been related to the use of CAD/CAM materials and 3D printing for clinical use in dentistry and research applications. He also has worked in vitro and in vivo on the effect of osseointegration of implants and bio-materials. In addition to his research, Dr. Mendonça is dedicated to teaching and mentoring the next generation of dental professionals. Dr. Mendonça is passionate about providing high-quality, patient-centered care and ensuring that his students are well-prepared to meet the challenges of the dental profession.