Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 06/21/2015 - 8:38pm

An alternative to IPS Crystall Glaze for e.max surface glazing is IPS Ceram Paste.  It is now my go to glaze method for e.max. Now I mix either stain or colored wash pastes with the Ceram Paste to create my own colored “luster paste” effects. I

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 05/24/2015 - 10:35pm

There is a formula I use starting with the optical bite registration impression technique

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 03/06/2015 - 7:25am

Working subgingival is nothing new in the clinical theater.  This video will document prepping protocol, bur choice, and soft tissue management when working under the gum line.  

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 01/25/2015 - 4:15pm

One of the best ways to avoid peri-implantitis is to assemble and cement our implant restorations outside of the mouth.  One of the many things I appreciate about CAD/CAM dentistry and the material e.max is

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 12/24/2014 - 5:46pm

When there is allot of enamel present, I will use a selective enamel etch for my adhesive protocol.  Adhese Universal by Ivoclar can be used for selectivee enamel e

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 10/05/2014 - 7:54pm

CEREC 4.3 has really made a significant difference for margin clarity.  In fact, the optical clarity is so good, it has significantly made gingival retraction so simple.  This video will convey my current tissue management technique for the subgingival Omnicam margin digital impression

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 10/04/2014 - 9:50pm

Bonding veneers is simple when using a systematic approach. This video will demonstration my tissue management, etching, adhesive technique, and post cementation cleanup and finishing. View video in Channel 7

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 08/11/2014 - 5:41pm

My current adhesive system of choice is Adhese Universal by Ivoclar/Vivadent.  My preference delivery system for this adhesive system is the Vivapen.  Adhese Universal is where bonding systems are going. It can be used as a self etching system or a phosphoric enamel

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 03/17/2014 - 9:18pm

With e.max, we are able to predictably mill and finish a feather margin. This video and the following three videos will demonstrate the steps for finishing the feather e.max veneer margin.

Finishing the Feather e.max Veneer Margin:  Step 1

Feather Veneer Margin Post-Crystalized Finishing:  Step 2

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 02/16/2014 - 1:19pm

When the implant soft tissues have been modeled during the anatomical abutment healing phase, the digital scan will present an ideal soft tissue emergence which is reflective in the software proposal.  As a result, finishing the implant abutment is usually about removing the sprue and polishing the subgingival abutment