Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 03/13/2013 - 10:19pm
I have been working with inCoris zirconium crowns, abutments, and bridges using the Ivoclar 90 minute rapid firing oven. The Sirona inFire HTC has a record time of 10 minutes. This opens new options for chairside InCoris ITS restorative protocols. I will soon be posting videos with these applications.
Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 03/13/2013 - 10:12am
Ivoclar will be adding several new milling blocks...C16 for the extra large restoration, the B32 for the all e.max anterior bridge, and what I am drooling for, the implant abutment blocks. WOW. The future is so bright. I have been informed they will be available in the US once they clear the FDA. High probability sometime this year.
Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 02/25/2013 - 10:19pm
Ivoclar has recommended using the spray glaze for the 14 minute crystallization cycle to avoid glaze bubbling. I have now processed several hundred brush-on glazed restorations without bubbling as well. This video will review my technique to master the brush-on glaze application technique for both the traditional cycle
Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 01/24/2013 - 9:38pm
Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 01/20/2013 - 10:56am
Assists in color matching CEREC restorations. Use the pre-modeled stump shades and restorations to predict final color. Choose the stump shade, place the different crowns on top and choose the shade that best matches the patients existing color. Link www.cadstar.org/products
Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 10/08/2012 - 10:27pm
Great products provide a smoother clinical environment. I have updated my favored products and can be obtained in the download section of this website. Click here for link
Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 09/10/2012 - 10:21pm
Mixing palette for stains and glazes with transparent sealed cover to prevent drying out and maintaining contents fresh for continual use. Great way to speed up the stain and glaze process. Retrieving stains and glazes is simplified with enough holding wells for multiple stain and glaze systems. View Video
Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 08/24/2012 - 12:17pm
The historical recommnended 19 min 50 sec e.max speed crystallization fire time is the one that I have been using. There has been a shorter one being pushed that is under 13 min.
The research conclusion of the under 13 min protocol is now being documented. Two primary issues, less than full crystallization shift from the metasilicate to the disilicate leading to more opaque ceramic and rougher surface finish. Will this be a significant ceramic
Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 05/08/2012 - 8:19pm
Recently, several doctors have asked the following question:
“I had a crown de-bond, the patient has the crown but it has resin cement still bonded to the inside of the crown, what do I do to remove it?” The simplest solution is to place the crown on a honey comb tray and fire in a furnace for about 5 minutes. Resin will burn off during this
Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 05/01/2012 - 9:30pm
IPS Empress CAD is leucite glass ceramic offering three translucencies (Low, High, and Multi) that offer excellent esthetics to compliment high strength and over 20 years of clinical success in press and CAD/CAM technology. A feature of Empress CAD is the increase in fracture strength when glaze firing the final restoration. The chart below shows the fracture strength of Empress CAD when milled, milled & polished, and milled & glaze fired. A glazed
