"What's Behind Your Smile" by Mariano Maurizi
IPS e.max Ceram ART Advanced Aesthetic Restorations – Hands-On Course
Featuring “Whats Behind Your Smile” by Mariano MauriziChicago, IL.
September 18–19
Elevate Your Aesthetic Dentistry
Join us for an immersive two-day hands-on experience designed for dental technicians and clinicians who want to master modern esthetic restorations using the IPS e.Max and Ceram ART system.
Inspired by the philosophy of “Whats Behind Your Smile”, this course goes beyond technique—teaching you how to truly understand color, light, morphology, and natural esthetics to create restorations that look alive in your daily practice.
What You’ll Learn
- A simplified, predictable approach to high-end esthetic restorations
- How to control color, translucency, and light behavior using luminoptic principles
- Step-by-step protocols for working with ceramics and zirconia (any CET)
- Advanced surface characterization using structure and illusion pastes
- Micro-texture and morphology techniques for lifelike results
- Professional polishing methods to enhance natural light reflection
Hands-On Experience
This is not just theory, you’ll apply everything you learn.
Participants will complete a ZirCAD Prime 4-unit bridge with gingival application, including:
- Layering and characterization
- Surface customization with rotary instruments
- Additive techniques using IPS e.max Ceram ART pastes
Who Should Attend
- Dental technicians
- Ceramists
- Dentists focused on esthetic restorations
What You’ll Gain
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
- Confidently use the IPS e.max Ceram ART system in daily workflows
- Create natural-looking restorations with depth and vitality
- Improve efficiency with a simplified, repeatable technique
- Enhance your finishing and polishing for superior esthetics
Course Details
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (both days)
Lunch 12-1PM Provided on both days
🍽 Lunch provided
Materials Included
- IPS e.max Ceram ART system (Essence, Shade, Illusion, Structure, Gingiva)
- OptraGloss polishing system
- All necessary working materials
What to Bring
- Porcelain brushes
- Mixing palette
- Hemostat or holding instruments
- If you need to purchase above products contact Viola WhatsApp 720 587 5865
- Your everyday grinding and polishing tools
(Handpieces provided)
Reserve Your Spot
Spaces are limited to ensure a high-quality hands-on experience.
16 CE CREDITS
Location:Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel
221 N. Columbus Dr.
Chicago,IL 60601
Red Sea Meeting Room
All sales are final.
Sale ends on May 11/2026
For group discounts or questions:
720-587-5865
