Master preparation and adhesive cementation of zirconia and lithium disilicate restorations
Language: English
Location: BG Academy, Prague, Czech Republic
Nearest date: 30-31 October, 2026
A two-day hands-on course for dental practitioners that will address the clinical aspects of adhesively bonded zirconia and lithium disilicate partial and full restorations. The objective of this course is to upgrade participants' knowledge of zirconia and lithium disilicate materials and teach the techniques needed to successfully utilize them in clinical practice.
The course will provide direct hands-on experience in the preparation, adjustment, and cementation of anterior and posterior partial and full crowns, as well as the relining of provisionals and impression techniques for both analog and digital workflows.
after this course, you will confidently navigate the world of restorative materials. You will learn how to distinguish between different generations of zirconia and lithium disilicate, understand their indications and limitations, and prepare teeth according to the selected material and restorative strategy
you will gain clear, practical protocols for tooth preparation and adhesive bonding of indirect restorations. The course focuses on predictable workflows for both glass-ceramics and zirconia, helping you refine your clinical outcomes and improve long-term restoration success
we teach preparation techniques that work with or without magnification. During the course, you will have the opportunity to work with a microscope and learn how to integrate it into your daily practice in a simple and practical way
Types of zirconia and their indications, and how they compare to lithium disilicate
The use of depth cutters and silicone indices to control tooth preparation
Tooth preparation without rotary instruments (sonic preparation)
Provisional relining techniques to achieve precise marginal adaptation
A foolproof method for cementing zirconia and lithium disilicate restorations
How to adjust and polish zirconia and lithium disilicate restorations
Lecture
Lithium disilicate materials:
Hands-on
Lecture
Zirconia materials:
Hands-on
Our lecturer on the course
Fixed Prosthodontics
Dr. Paul Gerlóczy has more than 44 years of professional experience and is one of the most well-known dentists in Hungary in the field of aesthetic dentistry.
Dr. Gerlóczy began his schooling in Los Angeles, California earning a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree from California State University and completed his dental studies in Budapest at the Semmelweis University, Faculty of Dentistry.
He continued his career both as a practicing dentist and as an educator in Los Angeles. Starting in 1982, he worked as a consultant for Xerox Medical Division and also taught at the UCLA School of Dentistry, then, from 1990 onwards, he continued his dental practice in Budapest.
Since 2007, he has been a faculty member at the University of Szeged, Faculty of Dentistry, and a guest lecturer at the University of Debrecen, Faculty of Dentistry.
He has delivered numerous lectures and courses both domestically and internationally, with a particular focus on aesthetic dentistry, conservative dentistry, and fixed prosthodontics.
Additionally, he has published several professional articles in Hungarian dental journals.
In addition to being the founding president of the Hungarian Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, Dr. Gerlóczy is an ssociate Member of the European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry and was an Active Member of the British Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry.
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Course package offer – 2026: enroll in all 4 BIG Courses as a bundle:
BIG Prep
BIG Veneer
BIG Endo-Resto
BIG Composite and Rubberdam
Special price: €7,000 (instead of €8,000) + 21% VAT
Payment condition: Single payment
Group discount: groups of 3 or more participants receive 5% off the course fee per person
Loyalty discount: get €100 off your next BIG Courses Series as a returning participant
Accommodation: we will help you find the optimal option at the best price. Ask our manager during course booking for assistance with hotel arrangements
2000 EUR +21% VAT*
* VAT is mandatory for all participants
