Think Like Nature: Designing Shape, Contour, and Color for Highly Esthetic Cosmetic Restorations

Course Description: 

Learn how to design cosmetic restorations that replicate nature. Master ceramist Luke Kahng shares practical principles for evaluating shape, contour, and color to achieve lifelike esthetics. Through real-world examples, attendees will gain predictable techniques to improve outcomes, efficiency, and communication with clinicians.

Learning Objectives:
After attending this lecture, participants will be able to:

• Diagnose cosmetic cases more accurately by evaluating shape, contour, and color discrepancies.

• Understand how natural teeth are designed by nature and apply these principles to cosmetic restorations.

• Select appropriate materials to achieve predictable shape, contour, and color matching.

• Integrate shape design and color matching techniques to create more natural and esthetic outcomes.

Event:
LMT LabDay West 2026

Location:
Imperial Room · South Tower, Lobby Level

Date:
May 15, 2026

Time:
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Speaker’s Bio:
Luke Kahng, CDT, is a globally recognized master ceramist, educator, and author specializing in esthetic and implant restorations. Founder of LSK121, he lectures internationally, publishes extensively, and pioneers communication-driven workflows that elevate predictability. Kahng’s artistry and clinical collaboration inspire technicians to achieve lifelike esthetics and advanced restorative outcomes consistently worldwide.