DLT 3081 - Fabricating Press Crowns

Clock Hours: 60

Delivery Mode
on-ground

Course Description:
This course teaches the student the step-by-step processes in the fabrication of Lithium Silicate and Felspathic porcelain pressable crowns & veneers. This technique builds on skills developed while learning the “Lost Wax” technique.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Differentiate between press & layer and press & stain.
Know waxing, techniques for full contour crowns and 1mm thick copings.
Sprue and invest crowns utilizing specialized casting rings designed for pressing.
Know burnout and pressing procedure.
Finish pressed crowns by layering porcelain or stain and glaze.
Fabricate 2 single crowns and 2 veneers