Prairieland EXPO 2010 presents Jim Collis, CDT
A Hands-On Course in Advanced Setup Techniques for VITA Physiodens® & VITALingoform®

This course in removable prosthodontics will address the theory behind the evolution of the VITA Physiodens® and VITALingoform® lines of teeth. The lecture will address a variety of occlusal schemes and the tooth mould selection appropriate to each of them with an advanced-level demonstration of model analysis and tooth setup techniques.The course will shift to a hands-on mode where participants will apply techniques learned in the demonstration by analyzing articulated models that will be provided. Participants will perform a full upper/lower setup using the fully anatomical VITA Physiodens® anteriors with the VITA Physiodens® posteriors. Once this setup has been completed and critiqued, participants will remove the posterior teeth and then perform a setup using the semi-anatomical VITALingoform® posterior teeth. Then, there will be a demonstration of techniques for custom characterization of the teeth utilizing VITAVM®LC veneering material. Finally, we will discuss cutting edge techniques for festooning and naturalizing denture bases using modern light cure composite materials. Participants will be able to take their setups and models with them at the conclusion of the day.

Jim Collis has owned and operated Collis Prosthodontic Laboratory since 1980. The lab specializes in high quality removable prosthodontics and laser welding and primarily serves a select clientele of dental offices in the western suburbs of Chicago. Jim has also previously served on the faculty of Northwestern University Dental School as an instructor in the Junior/Senior laboratory for ten years. In that capacity, he presented numerous courses to the dental school students on prosthetics including: advanced esthetics pertaining to removable prosthodontics, fixed work, and advanced attachment and implant techniques. He has presented lectures and hands-on clinics at various venues throughout the United States, Canada and Germany. He is a consultant for several companies in the industry. He possesses a degree in Dental Technology from Triton College, and has been a Certified Dental Technician for thirty years.