"What's Behind Your Smile" by Mariano Maurizi

IPS e.max Ceram ART Advanced Aesthetic Restorations – Hands-On Course
 
Featuring "What's Behind Your Smile" by Mariano Maurizi
 
September 18–19, 2026
Chicago, Illinois
 
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 Ceram ART system.
Inspired by the philosophy of "What's Behind Your Smile," this course goes beyond technique by teaching you how to truly understand color, light, morphology, and natural esthetics to create restorations that come to life 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 (compatible with any CET)
Advanced surface characterization using Structure and Illusion pastes
Microtexture and morphology techniques for lifelike restorations
Professional polishing methods that enhance natural light reflection
 
Hands-On Experience
This is more than just theory—you'll apply everything you learn.
Participants will complete:
One ZirCAD Prime 4-unit bridge with gingival application
Two single anterior crowns, including:
Layering and characterization
Surface customization using rotary instruments
Additive techniques with IPS e.max Ceram ART liquid ceramics
 
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 incorporate the IPS e.max Ceram ART system into your daily workflow
Create natural-looking restorations with depth, vitality, and lifelike esthetics
Improve efficiency with a simplified, repeatable technique
Enhance your finishing and polishing skills for superior esthetic outcomes
 
Course Details
Time: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM (both days)
Lunch: 12:00 PM–1:00 PM (provided both days)
 
Materials Included
IPS e.max Ceram ART System (Essence, Shade, Illusion, Structure, and Gingiva)
OptraGloss Polishing System
All necessary working materials
 
What to Bring
Porcelain brushes
Mixing palette
Hemostat or holding instruments
Your everyday grinding and polishing instruments (handpieces will be provided)
 
If you need to purchase any of the recommended products, please contact Viola via WhatsApp at 720-587-5865.
 
Space is limited to ensure a high-quality hands-on learning experience.
16 CE Credits
 
Location
Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel
221 N. Columbus Drive
Red Sea Meeting Room
Chicago, IL 60601
 
Registration Information
Promo ends on August 31/2026
All sales are final.
 
For questions or additional information, please contact: Viola Milczek
Phone: 720-587-5865
WhatsApp: 720-587-5865