Abstract:

This focused 4-hour workshop explores the pivotal role of the maxillary central incisors in smile design and their influence on overall dental esthetics. Led by experienced prosthodontics, the session includes both theoretical principles and live demonstration of central incisor preparation techniques. Participants will gain clinical insight into morphology, tooth proportions, and preparation strategies for achieving optimal esthetic and functional outcomes.

Introduction:

The maxillary central incisors are central not only anatomically but also esthetically, often considered the foundation of a harmonious and pleasing smile. As the most visible teeth in the smile zone, their shape, position, and proportion significantly influence facial balance, perceived age, and personality traits. In prosthodontic practice, the restoration of teeth demands both artistic precision and technical expertise.
This workshop is designed for dental professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of smile design principles with a central incisor-centric approach. Through evidence-based lectures and expert-led demonstration, the session will cover facial and dental esthetic parameters, ideal incisal edge positioning, and detailed preparation techniques including depth orientation, reduction guides, and finish line considerations.
Participants will leave equipped with actionable knowledge and skills to diagnose, plan and execute central incisor restorations that blend seamlessly with the natural dentition, enhancing both function and esthetics. Whether for veneers, crowns, of full-mouth rehabilitation, the central incisor demands a refined prosthodontic approach-and this session delivers exactly that.

Learning Objectives:

• To understand the esthetic and functional significance of maxillary central incisor in smile design.
• To identify ideal morphological and positional characteristics of central incisors for harmonious facial and dental esthetics.
• To master the step-by-step clinical protocol for conservative and accurate preparation of central incisor for restorations.
• To evaluate common challenges and prosthetic solution in rehabilitating central incisors for long-term success.

Who should attend:

• General Dentists
• Specialist Dentists
• Dental Students
• Interns

Course Outline:

14:00 – 15:00 Lecture: Esthetic Smile Designing (Dr. Moez)
15:00 – 16:00 Lecture: Tooth Preparation (Dr. Ritul)
16:00 – 17:00 Lecture: Clinical Tips & Tricks for daily practice (Dr. Moez)
17:00 – 18:00 Hands-On: Step-by-step Central Incisor tooth preparation on jaw models

Demonstration and Workshop:

• Provided materials and equipment (for each participant):
• Set of casts
• Putty and light body
• Scalpel Blade
• Tooth Preparation Burs
• Micromotors
• Contra Angle handpiece
  
• Procedure and Demonstration Steps:
  
• Tooth Preparation Guide Index
• Tooth Preparation of Central Incisor
  
•  Materials to be brought by participant (if required):
• loupes

About the Speaker:

Prof. Dr. Moez Khakiani is an MDS in Prosthodontics and maintains private practice in Bandra, Mumbai ‘Smile Masters and Jaw Joint Matters’ since 2006, with special attention towards Fixed prosthetics, Functional smile designing, Full mouth reconstructions and TMJ pain management. He is a professor at Karnavati School of Dentistry, Ahmedabad and is a fellow of ICOI, PFA and ICD and has a Post Graduate Diploma in Esthetic and Cosmetic Dentistry from State University of Buffalo, NY, USA. He has recently been bestowed as a Fellow of TMD, Oro-facial pain and Dental Sleep Medicine by Roseman University, Nevada, USA and is currently pursuing his PhD in implant dentistry. He is author of the highly acclaimed books titled ‘Clinical Fixed Prosthodontics: Starter and Master volume’, for which has been bestowed with multiple awards. He is the Founder Chairman of the ‘Academy of Digital Dentistry’, and the co-founder of MIK Dental with 7 design patents registered under his name. He is a key opinion leader with companies like 3M, Colgate, Abbott, Medicept, IPCA pharmaceuticals, and Hu-Friedy. He has to his credit several papers and publications at various conferences in India and overseas and is a highly acclaimed speaker for his clinically relevant presentations. He has over 350 keynote podium lectures at various state, national and international conferences and dental colleges and is the Director for ‘MIK Education’, under which banner he actively conducts CDE courses on Crown and Bridge Dentistry, Ceramic Laminates, Occlusion, Full Mouth Rehabilitations and TMJ Disorders.

Dr. Ritul Agrawal, is a distinguished Prosthodontist and implantologist with over 11 years of experience. He completed his master’s from the reputed Saveetha University in 2011, India and bachelor’s from Manipal University, India in 2006. Following which he was awarded the prestigious Membership in Prosthodontics from the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh after clearing a series of examinations in 2011.

Having worked with Dubai Health Authority and private practice in Dubai for over 10 years, he was awarded the Fellowship in Dental Surgery from the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh (FDS), the highest recognition for a dentist by the College. He has also been awarded the prestigious Fellowship of International Congress of Oral Implantology and Membership in Prosthodontics from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Glasgow and is now an examiner for the Royal College, a position held by very few.

He offers full scope of prosthodontic and implantology procedures, including fixed and removable dentures, implant supported teeth etc. His passion lies in the field of Implant Dentistry and esthetic dentistry including veneers and smile designing, ceramic crowns, indirect adhesive dentistry and holistic dentistry.