Biomimetic Restorative
Dentistry

registration

modular course for introduction to

Biomimetic Restorative

Dentistry

3rd Edition – 2027

8 days – 4 modules

Biomimetic restorative dentistry represents a paradigm shift in everyday dentistry, moving away from more aggressive treatments like crowns to partial adhesive restorations, whether direct or indirect, that aim to emulate natural tissues following the biomimetic concept originally introduced by Dr. Pascal Magne. The focus is on preserving function and aesthetics with minimal damage to the tooth structure, always prioritizing the survival of the tooth over the survival of the restoration.

Currently, patients are increasingly demanding this type of dentistry as they recognize and appreciate the concept of minimal aggression to the tooth. They also seek optimal aesthetics that blend seamlessly with adjacent teeth.

However, achieving stable, high-quality, long-lasting adhesive restorations is highly technique-sensitive and requires a proper understanding of many factors, including isolation, preparation, adhesion, and layering, among many others. Throughout this introductory modular course, we will address all these factors to learn how to pursue and achieve excellence in biomimetic adhesive restorations.

look deep into nature, and then you will

understand everything better

Albert Einstein

module 1

isolation & adhesion

11th February 2027

Isolation

  • Rubber Dam selection.
  • Anterior Clamp selection.
  • Posterior Clamp selection.
  • Isolation Steps.
  • Dam Inversion.
  • Floss Ligatures.
  • Teflon as Isolation helper.

Isolation hands-on

  • Anterior Isolation.
  • Posterior Quadrant Isolation.

Adhesion

  • Bonding Agent Classification.
  • Adhesion Techniques: from total-etch to self-etch.
  • Particularities of Enamel and Dentin Bonding.
  • Strategies to obtain an Optimal Adhesion.
  • One-step systems versus two-step systems.

Adhesion hands-on

module 1

direct posterior restorations

12th February 2027

Preparation

  • Fluorescence-Guided Caries Removal.
  • Preparation Criteria.
  • Conditioning and Cleaning of Tissues.
  • Evaluation of Remaining Structure

Material selection

  • Two-Step vs. One-Step Adhesive.
  • Fiber-Reinforced Composites for Dentin Replacement.
  • Composites for Enamel Replacement.

Simplified occlusion

  • Basic Occlusion Points.
  • Eccentric Movements Explained: Details to Monitor in Anatomy.

Contact points

  • Matrix Systems, Wedges, and Rings.
  • Achieving Optimal Contact Point Morphology.

Hands-on

  • Class I restoration
  • Class II restoration

module 2

color & photography

27th & 28th May 2027

Photography

  • Introduction to Digital Photography.
  • Photographic Equipment: Camera Body, Lens, and Lighting Systems. Recommended Selection for Dental Photography.
  • Reviewing Essential Photography Concepts: Shutter Speed, Aperture, Depth of Field, ISO, and White Balance.
  • Exposure Control Using the Histogram.

Basic Photography Hands-on

  • Intraoral photography.
  • Extraoral photography.

Color

  • Munsell Color System vs. RAS Color System.
  • Opalescence and Fluorescence.
  • Optical Properties of the Tooth: Understanding Natural Aging.
  • Dynamic Light Observation: Transmitted Light vs. Reflected Light.
  • Simplification Criteria for Material Selection.
  • Color Selection Using Customized Guides.

module 3

direct anterior restorations

16th & 17th September 2027

Layering

  • The penta_laminar Concept.
  • Composite Selection for Layering: Dentin vs Enamel.
  • Simplified Layering Guide.
  • Emulating Nature with a reduced number of Shades.
  • Clinical Implementation.

Class IV Hands-on

  • Anterior Tooth Restoration Using Layering Technique and Silicone Key.

Anterior composites without layering

  • Monolithic Composite Systems.
  • Diastema Closure and Small Morphology Corrections.
  • Class III and V.

Monolithic restorations Hands-on

  • Restoration of Multiple Teeth with Minor Morphological Changes.

module 4

indirect posterior restorations

18th November 2027

Partial Restoration Preparation

  • Cuspal Coverage Criteria.
  • Necessary Reduction. Types of Preparation.
  • Immediate Dentin Sealing (IDS).
  • Build-Up with Fiber-Reinforced Composite.
  • Deep Margin Elevation (DME).
  • Material Selection and Its Influence on Preparation.

Overlay Preparation Hands-on

  • Cuspal Reduction.
  • IDS, DME, Build-up & margin refinement.

Bonding Protocol

  • Preheated Composite vs. Resin Cement.
  • Step-by-Step Adhesion Technique.
  • Treatment of Restorative Surfaces: Tooth and Restoration.
  • Control of Cement Excess and Evaluation Using Fluorescence.

Restoration Finishing

  • Polishing vs staining/glazing technique.

Overlay Polishing Hands-on

Overlay Bonding Hands-on

module 4

indirect anterior restorations

19th November 2027

Veneer Preparation

  • Digital vs. Analog Preparations.
  • Mockup and Preparation Guides.
  • Immediate Dentin Sealing (IDS) in Veneer Preparations.
  • Digital vs. Analog Impressions.
  • Provisional Restorations.

Veneer Preparation Hands-on

Design and Manufacturing Guidelines

  • Digital Waxup vs Analog Waxup.
  • Natural Teeth Libraries.

Materials and Veneers Finishing

  • Material Selection for Veneers.
  • Mechanical Polishing and Texturing versus Stain and Glaze.
  • Micro-layering.

Polishing and Texturing Hands-on

Bonding Protocol

  • Preheated Composite vs. Veneer Resin Cement.
  • Step-by-Step Adhesion Technique.

Veneer Bonding Hands-on

practical information

& registration

Dates

  • module 1 – 11th &  12th February 2027
  • module 2 – 27th & 28th May 2027
  • module 3 – 16th & 17th September 2027
  • module 4 – 18th & 19th November 2027

Schedule

9:00h to 17:00h

Venue

GC Europe Campus – Leuven

Interleuvenlaan 33 • 3001 Leuven • Belgium

Registration – 4 sessions ( 8 days ) – in person only

Registration fee – 5000€

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about the trainer

Javier Tapia Guadix was born in 1978 in Madrid, Spain. He graduated from the European University of Madrid with a dental degree in 2003 and served as an associate professor in the Prosthetics Department in 2004. In 2005, he began his career as a professional computer graphics artist, specialising in illustration, animation, and application development. That same year, he was honoured with the Collegiate Merit Award by the Spanish College of Dentists from the 1st Region.

In 2010, Javier co-founded the Bio-Emulation group with Panaghiotis Bazos and Gianfranco Politano. This international group comprises experts in biomimetic dentistry, including clinicians, researchers, and technicians. He also works as a consultant and developer for various dental companies including GC and Polydentia and has been a member of the GC Europe Restorative Advisory Board since 2010. He is also key opinion leader for several companies including GC, Zeiss, EVE rotary, Polydentia, Velopex and LM instruments.

Javier is an official reviewer for the International Journal of Esthetic Dentistry, the Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry, and the International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry. He works in private practice in Madrid and Barcelona, focusing on restorative dentistry and aesthetics. Additionally, he is an associate professor in the postgraduate aesthetics program at the European University of Madrid and collaborates with other universities across Europe.

As international lecturer, Javier has participated in over 400 congresses, hands-on courses, and live courses. He has published numerous articles on restorative dentistry, dental photography, and the use of computers in dentistry.