CERAMIC ARTISTRY—MAN VS. MACHINE: A CERAMIC WAR

Has technology evolved to the point that “the ceramic artist is obsolete” or is still possible for the artist to survive and thrive in today’s world? Technology i.e. cad-cam has significantly impacted dentistry to the point that much of the ceramic processes in fabricating a restoration can be done by computerized machining and rapid prototyping technologies. It is almost overwhelming the number of options available to practitioners.

This presentation will cover some current technologies and thinking on how best to incorporate technology and the “human artistic touch” into a high-end ceramic result for the patient. Also covered will be some clinical and ceramic tips and tricks for working with these new ceramic systems and technologies.