Aesthetic Zirconia Workflow

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 06/02/2021 - 6:14pm
Categories:
CAD/CAM Technology, CEREC Case Review, Products

Aesthetic zirconia workflow question that arrived at the Klim Institute Message Center:

"Interested in your intrinsic staining technique. Can this also be used on the Katana blocks? I want to mill, intrinsically stain my zirconia restorations, sinter, polish, and then the seat. Do you offer any hands-on courses, or which online videos do you recommend I watch? Also, can you provide a materials list so I can get the supplies to start?"

James Klim Response:

Yes, I use infiltration on Katana and the ZirCAD Multi to enhance intrinsic cervical coloration when needed.  I use ZirCAD LTRead more

Benefits of a Digital Study Model

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 05/25/2021 - 8:42pm
Categories:
Clinical Techniques, Support CEREC Products

The Primescan full mouth scan and bite registration for appliance fabrication is unparalleled.  This video will demonstrate my technique for efficient and reliable scans for digital study models and appliance therapy.

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Ceramic Selection Considerations Introduction

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 04/11/2021 - 10:26pm
Categories:
CEREC Case Review, Clinical Techniques, Products

My primary goal for this series is to provide a systematic pathway to ceramic selection.  The closer the treatment is to the midline, the more critical our ceramic selection becomes.  With all-ceramic dentistry, there is more than color.  Other factors that will impact our ceramic selection are restoration thickness, the color of the preparation, material translucency, cement/spacerRead more

Big News with Dr. Klim

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 03/24/2021 - 8:28am
Categories:
CADStar Happenings

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My Top 3 CEREC Success Factors is all about Prepping

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 02/23/2021 - 12:29pm
Categories:
CEREC Software, Clinical Techniques

This video will convey my top 3 tips for making the CEREC process fly. And believe it or not, it has nothing to do with the software. It has to with what we deliver into the software.

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Occlusion Secret with CEREC

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 02/19/2021 - 8:45am
Categories:
CEREC Software

As a dental clinician, I am so grateful for digital technology and excited about what the Primescan by Dentsply Sirona will provide in accuracy and ease of imaging. This video documents my very first imaging step to achieve predictable occlusion with our milled restorations and avoiding high occlusion. Register atRead more

Avoiding Milled e.max Margins Chipping

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 01/31/2021 - 8:57pm
Categories:
CAD/CAM Technology, CEREC Software, Clinical Techniques, Products

This video recommends the optimal Margin Thickness Parameter to prevent marginal microchipping during the mill process.Read more

Zirconia Implant Abutments

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 01/12/2021 - 7:50pm
Categories:
CAD/CAM Technology, Clinical Techniques, Products

This tutorial will walk through the products and workflow for cementing a zirconia abutment on the TiBase. When crafting a two-piece implant restoration, zirconia for the abutment is my preferred material when designing in the premolar and anterior regions.

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Is Primescan Worth the Upgrade?

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 11/30/2020 - 8:11am
Categories:
CAD/CAM Technology, Clinical Techniques

Is Primescan worth the upgrade from Omnicam?  This video will document how Primescan will expand the clinical application clinical portfolio.Read more

Klim Institute Live Weekly Q & A, Managing Large CAD/CAM Cases, Primescan, and Primemill

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 11/13/2020 - 2:34pm
Categories:
CAD/CAM Technology, CEREC Case Review, Clinical Techniques, Products

Weekly Clinical Theater Update: Managing Larger CAD/CAM clinical cases, with Q & A #primemill #primescan #Read more

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