Are we able to machine thin feather margins with CEREC without chipping? Oh yes, we can! In fact, I am going to make a quality statement. We can mill a "pressable" margin with the MC XL using the EF bur system. This video will review the clinical criteria for applying a thin margin to optimize the aesthetic results. View Video
Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 03/31/2018 - 10:28pm
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Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 03/16/2018 - 6:18am
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Texturing anterior restorations provide the finishing fingerprint for exceptional harmony and blend. This video is one of many on this site about texturing. The closer to the midline, the more important the contouring and texturing becomes. Let's have some fun learning! View Video
Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 03/13/2018 - 6:47am
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It is so important to completely listen to our patients when they talk. This video case review documents how the patient was right and I was wrong after 30 years. Thanks to chairside CAD/CAM and multi-Empress, I was finally able to get it right. Incisal Variation Tool featured in the video. View Video
Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 03/06/2018 - 8:22pm
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Placing zirconia restorations is a solid part of my clinical treatments. This case review defines the primary reasons for choosing zirconia over other incredible materials. Link to view series on Channel 12.
Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 12/13/2017 - 10:58am
Case Reviews are provide for those cases uploaded to the Ask Dr. Klim Forum. This case is a review and demonstrates the principles about soft tissue implant emergence for anterior implant (thin tissue biotype). View Video
Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 11/19/2017 - 5:49pm
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IPS Ivocolor is a universal stains and glaze assortment for the individualized staining and characterization of ceramic materials. The range of products has been coordinated with the layering, press and CAD ceramics from Ivoclar Vivadent and the zirconium oxides from Wieland Dental and can be used regardless of the CTE of the ceramic. Due to the optimized sinter temperature of the newly developed glass, optimum esthetic results can be achieved irrespective of the ceramic substrate.
The newly developed composition of the pastes was optimized with regard to the application behaviour and the firing results. The gel-type structure of
Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 09/21/2017 - 10:37pm
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Open Scan Export License (STL Export for Chairside Software
Can I export STL files from CEREC Chairside Software?
CEREC/Ortho/Sirona Connect - With the release of CEREC 4.5, Sirona Connect 4.5 and CEREC Ortho 1.2 softwares, Dentsply Sirona has also introduced an Open Scan Export License which enables users to export STL files from the chairside software.
Environment: CEREC Chairside 4.5 and higher/Sirona Connect 4.5 and higher/CEREC Ortho 1.2 and higher
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Chairside Software Versions which can export the Open Scan STL are listed below. The applicable license must be activated on the License Drive
Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 08/31/2017 - 10:12am
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With the current milling algorithms and bur options, we can mail “pressable” mills. This video documents my optimal milling techniques. View Video
Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 08/20/2017 - 9:47am
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I am often asked the question, why is there sensitivity after e.max restorations are placed. Even when using a good adhesive primer. Watch the video and find my perspective. In general, the adhesive systems in our current market portfolio perform very well and have significantly diminished post cementation sensitivity. So why may we occasionally observe this event in our restorative clinical theaters. For Bluecam and Omnicam users, it comes down to over drying and desiccating the dentin prior to imaging. In this video, I will review some pointers in getting around the imaging issue. I do agree, the dryer the image field, the better
Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 08/16/2017 - 10:32am
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I do appreciate the all zirconia restorations and provide quite a number of them as a treatment option in my clinical theater. The primary benefit of the all zirconia restoration for me is the conservative crown prep and biomechanical “muscle” material behavior. In the next year, we will find an abundant of new brands and translucency options being introduced to the market. We will need to decipher recommended prep style and reduction demands for each brand (strength).
The prep reduction metrics will be determined by brand and strength. They are not all the same. For instance, the ZirCAD LT recommends 0.6 minimal thickness