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2026-10-27 18:00:00
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All About Pink Prosthetics: Mastering the Use of Pink Ceramics in Esthetic Rehabilitation

Stephen Chu
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Stephen Chu

All About Pink Prosthetics: Mastering the Use of Pink Ceramics in Esthetic Rehabilitation

Discover how pink ceramics can transform challenging esthetic implant cases. This webinar reviews the application of pink prosthetics in FP-2 and FP-3 restorations, from single teeth to full-arch rehabilitations, with practical techniques to mask tissue deficiencies and enhance patient satisfaction.

Pink prosthetics have become an essential component of contemporary esthetic rehabilitation, providing clinicians with predictable solutions for managing compromised hard and soft tissue architecture. This webinar will focus on the use of pink ceramics to recreate the appearance of natural gingival tissues and optimize esthetic outcomes in challenging restorative situations.

Participants will explore the indications, treatment planning considerations, and clinical application of pink ceramics in FP-2 and FP-3 implant prostheses. The presentation will demonstrate how pink restorative materials can be utilized across a wide range of clinical scenarios, from single-tooth restorations and short-span implant-supported bridges to complex full-arch and full-mouth rehabilitations. Emphasis will be placed on selecting the appropriate prosthetic design based on the extent of tissue loss and the patient’s functional and esthetic requirements.

Through clinical cases and practical examples, attendees will learn techniques to disguise difficult esthetic deficiencies, including recession adjacent to implant restorations, loss of interdental papillae, and unfavorable ridge contours. Special attention will be given to the strategic use of pink ceramics to mask problem areas while maintaining a natural transition between prosthetic and native tissues. The webinar will also address the emotional impact of esthetic compromise and demonstrate how thoughtful prosthetic design can improve patient confidence, satisfaction, and quality of life.

By understanding when and how to incorporate pink prosthetics into treatment planning, clinicians will be better equipped to manage complex esthetic challenges and deliver restorations that satisfy both functional demands and patient expectations.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to:

  • Differentiate between FP-2 and FP-3 prosthetic designs and identify the appropriate indications for each.
  • Recognize clinical situations in which pink ceramics can improve esthetic outcomes and compensate for hard and soft tissue deficiencies.
  • Apply principles for incorporating pink ceramics in single-unit restorations, short-span bridges, and full-arch rehabilitations.
  • Evaluate esthetic challenges associated with recession, papilla loss, and ridge defects surrounding implant-supported restorations.
  • Implement practical techniques to mask compromised tissue areas and create a harmonious transition between prosthetic and natural tissues.
  • Integrate pink prosthetic concepts into interdisciplinary treatment planning to enhance both function and esthetics.
  • Appreciate the psychosocial and emotional impact of esthetic rehabilitation and utilize restorative strategies that improve patient satisfaction and confidence.

Speakers

Stephen Chu

Dr. Stephen Chu DMD, MSD, CDT

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Dr. Chu, received his undergraduate degree from Brown University and his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the University of Pennsylvania. He obtained his Master’s of Science degree in Restorative Dentistry and completed the Advanced Education Program in Prosthodontics at the University of Washington, in Seattle.
Dr. Chu subsequently became a board-certified dental technician in ceramics and obtained a Master’s degree in Dental Technology from the New York University College of Dentistry (NYUCD). He is the former Director of the Continuing Education Program in Advanced Aesthetic Dentistry at NYUCD. Stephen J. Chu is a Former Adjunct Clinical Professor at New York University College of Dentistry in the departments of periodontology, implant dentistry, and prosthodontics having served for 26 years. Dr. Chu has contributed over 100 publications including 7 textbooks in the dental literature. Dr. Chu presently serves as the Associate Editor of the Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry.
Dr. Chu is a recipient of the Peter Scharer Distinguished Lecturer Award (European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry [EAED] 2013), Society for Color and Appearance in Dentistry (Society for Color and Appearance in Dentistry [SCAD] 2015), and E. B. Clark Award (SCAD 2016).