My block selection is primarily determined by desired brilliance for the incisal or cusp one-half of the restoration. This tutorial will review my primary strategy about using try-in paste for optimal resin color and brilliance for final blending purposes.Read more
Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 04/07/2016 - 12:03pm
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Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 03/23/2016 - 7:51pm
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The Anatomical and Circular Shape Tools take morphological alterations to a new level of simplicity and speed in CEREC 4.4. This is my favorite tool for aligning cusps, incisal edges, and cervical emergence appeal. We often do not need to make significant changes to our proposals with the current state of the software. But when you do, the Shape Tool is one of our golden assets for simplistic design.Read more
Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 03/03/2016 - 3:35pm
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Taking care of your CEREC system is important to keep everything running smooth! View our maintenance videos and understand what you need to know to optimize your CEREC system. Link to Maintenance PageRead more
Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 02/25/2016 - 9:38am
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This is a big day for chairside CAD/CAM offices. Sirona has introduced the zirconia chairside system with an in-office dry milling MC XL for zirconia and the latest induction furnace technology with the Sirona SpeedFire Furnace. The CEREC office will now be able to provide high strength zirconia crowns in in less than two hours. The zirconia addition to our chairside treatment menu provides the CEREC office with the most complete chairside CAD/CAM system in the world.Read more
Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 02/21/2016 - 3:20pm
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Beginning with the end in mind defines our journey in the restorative dental theater. With micro adhesive retention as part of our repertoire, minimally invasive preparations are all about enamel.Read more
Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 02/04/2016 - 5:35am
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Creating my own “color pastes” using Ceram Paste and mixing with Esthetic Veneer Wash Paste color options is my current favored approach for color accenting anterior restorations. It is now my go to glaze method for e.max. Read more
Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 01/20/2016 - 7:32pm
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Working subgingival is nothing new in the clinical theater. This video will document bur choice and soft tissue management when working under the gum line.Read more
Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 01/07/2016 - 9:47am
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There is a formula I use that provides me with certainty I will not see high occlusion in my seated CEREC restorations. This video will guide you through one of those steps to master your CEREC occlusial outcomes.Read more
Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 12/20/2015 - 6:19pm
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Creating smooth line angles and margins are best handled with a carbide bur in my clinical theater. Discover my favorite finishing carbide burs on the Meisinger JK02 Prep Kit. More Training videos can be found at www.cadstar.tv. Become a Member and learn the CEREC CAD/CAM clinical process with Dr. Klim.Read more
Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 12/17/2015 - 7:15am
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Dr. Klim reviews the e.max blend factors for choosing the best block color when using CEREC. Over 400 CAD/CAM training videos can be viewed at www.cadstar.tv.Read more