Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar host on 06/05/2016 - 1:45pm
Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar host on 05/18/2016 - 3:09pm
It is simple to add a contact when needed to zirconia with GC Luster Paste. Infact, this is now my go to method for all my ceramic restorations, (VITA ceramics, Empress, and e.max). It is very fast and predictable.Read more
Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar host on 04/07/2016 - 12:03pm
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 04/01/2016 - 9:25am
Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar host on 03/23/2016 - 7:51pm
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 03/06/2016 - 11:58am
"Full contour zirconia has become a very popular material in dental offices due to its high flexural strength, biocompatibility and tissue-conserving preparation. Sirona has introduced a world class technology to make the impossible possible: Thanks to an outstanding innovative workflow CEREC allows dentists to process and place full contour zirconia in a single sessionRead more
Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar host on 03/03/2016 - 3:35pm
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
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
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
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