Live Patient Complete Dentures In A Digital Era:
Mastering Mandibular Suction
15
SPOTS
2 DAY COURSE
March 27 and 28, 2026
RUSSO SEMINARS - SARASOTA, FL
A personalized, hands-on course for dentists, specialists, students, and dental technicians seeking to master lower denture suction and digital protocols in complete dentures.
16 CE Credits Total
8h Hands-On - 8h Lecture
Course Description & Benefits
In this intensive 2-day workshop, participants will learn a step-by-step protocol to fabricate highly predictable complete dentures, with a special focus on mandibular suction using digital workflows. By the end of the course, you will be able to:
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Understand key anatomical and clinical concepts for mandibular suction
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Learn digital techniques for designing dentures without conventional impressions
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Build and adjust a proper wax rim to enable closed-mouth final impressions
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Observe live patient treatment from start to final delivery
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Learn to apply a fully digital or hybrid protocol depending on the case
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Gain the confidence to implement suction-based mandibular dentures in your daily practice
How will this improve your practice?
You’ll be able to streamline denture workflows, reduce remakes, offer a higher-quality treatment, and differentiate your practice through reliable, high-end prosthodontics—especially in cases where implants are not an option.
Return on Investment (ROI):
One well-done case can easily cover the full cost of the course. This training gives you lifelong skills that improve patient satisfaction, reduce chair time, and increase referrals.
Dr. Edgar García Zea, DDS, MSc
Dr. Mario Romero, DDS
This is What Proper Denture Suction Should Sound Like
Who This Course Is For
General Dentists
Prosthodontists and Residents
Dental Students (Senior Year)
Dental Lab Technicians
Anyone looking to master suction-based mandibular dentures and digital workflows
Course Curriculum
🦷 Day 1: Theory + Hands-on Workshop
8:00-11:00
Anatomy of the edentulous arches
Treatment prognosis for edentulous patients
Tips for a perfect primary impression
Intraoral scanning techniques for edentulous patients
Preliminary bite registration techniques
Physiologic impression techniques for the maxillary arch
Updated protocols for patients with flabby ridge tissue
Mandibular physiologic impression techniques for achieving suction
Digitalization of analog impressions
Facial scanning using a smartphone
Using Exocad to design a custom printed Gothic arch tracer
11:00-12:30
Initial assessment LIVE PATIENT
12:30-1:30 LUNCH BREAK (provided)
1:30- 3:00
Custom tray design in Exocad and free software DEMO
3:00- End
Final impressions procedure LIVE PATIENT
🧠 Day 2: Live Patient Protocol + Digital Workflow
8:00- 10:00
Complete denture design in Exocad DEMO
10:00- 12:00
WORKSHOP: Wax rim fabrication for closed mouth impression and Gothic arch tracing
12:00 1:00 Lunch break (provided)
1:00- 3:00
Analog vs digital dentures
Final delivery protocols: insertion, adjustment, and post insertion follow-up
3:00- Final
Final prosthetic delivery LIVE PATIENT
Open Q&A, clinical discussions
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Instructors Information
Dr. Edgar García Zea, DDS, MSc
Clinical Assistant Professor – University of Iowa
Prosthodontist | International Speaker | Author
Dr. García has taught prosthodontic techniques in more than 12 countries and is currently authoring a Quintessence-published book on digital complete dentures. He specializes in suction-effective mandibular dentures and has developed protocols that combine analog foundations with cutting-edge digital tools. His courses are known for their clarity, hands-on guidance, and transformative results.
Dr. Mario Romero, DDS
Adjunct Associate Professor – University of Rochester, Eastman Institute for Oral Health
General Dentist | International Speaker | Textbook author
Dr. Romero spent nine years at the Dental College of Georgia, where he was the Advanced Education in General Dentistry Program Director. While in this role Dr. Romero was awarded the Augusta University and the American College of Dentists Outstanding Faculty award for his achievements in scholarly, research and service; the Excellence in Dental Education Award from the Pierre Fauchard Academy, and the Teaching Excellence Award from the Dental College of Georgia which is the highest recognition for a faculty within the dental school. He has over 50 publications in national and international peer reviewed journals and is the author of the book “Minimally Invasive dentistry, No drill techniques” published by Quintessence. He has lectured extensively on topics related to restorative dentistry. Currently he is the owner of Dentistry180, a comprehensive restorative practice in beautiful Sarasota Florida.
Results
Testimonials
"After taking this course the confidence level is way higher than before, with the predictability that we are looking for. Whatever we learn, we immediately get to do it hands-on on a patient, step-by-step. It’s an amazing teaching style. We would recommend this course for all dentists, lab technicians and beyond."
"You know I love dentures but there are challenges that we always face, I have 3-4 denture patients in my head right now that I’m looking forward to getting back and working with. I think Dr. Romero has done a great job identifying a lot of key points that a lot of dentists have a hard time with."
“I actually look forward to put this into place Monday morning. I think this course is great for anybody if you’re doing conventional dentures, and lower dentures have been kind of the bane of your existence like it has with me, but also if you’re looking to merge and blend into the more digital workflows that are coming in, I think it’s a great hybrid between those two.”
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FAQs
Q: Is the course refundable?
A: Upon request a refund will be provided minus $100 non-refundable deposit 90 days prior to the course. Less than 90 days prior to the course, no refunds will be issued.
Q: Do I need to bring my own materials?
A: No. All materials will be provided, including digital access and wax rim supplies.
Q: What level of experience is required?
A: Open to all skill levels, though some basic denture knowledge is recommended.
Q: Is food included?
A: Lunch will be provided both days