Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 01/03/2025 - 3:54pm

Solid abutment/crown one-piece implant restoration shaping is not much different than shaping an e.max conventional crown restoration.  This tutorial will demonstrate Dr. Klim's shaping and polishing sequence using his Meisinger Lab Kit JK03.  Sit back and enjoy the journey of mastering your craft.

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 01/02/2025 - 7:50pm

This tutorial will demonstrate my step-by-step glaze and stain technique using MiYO 850 to customize the solid e.max abutment/crown. MiYO 850 is a forgiving system with no bubbling.  It is very predictable; what you see with stain color harmony in the application state will be seen in the post-firing condition.

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 12/22/2024 - 8:39pm

MiYO 850 is primarily designed for e.max stain, glaze effects, and incisal characteristics for the anterior.  This video is the first in a series of applying incisal effects for central incisors.  The incisal edge is layered with the MiYO 850 brush-on ceramic, starting with lower-value translucent effects and then contrasted with subsequent higher-value layers. This video application represents a subtle incisal transition with MiYO 850.

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 10/20/2024 - 5:24pm

Two stain and glaze systems work well in my clinical theater for ceramics. For e.max: Ivocolor by Ivoclar Vivadent and MiYO 850 by Jensen.  MiYO 850's glaze is magical and easy to apply. This system for e max has been a game changer, simplifying the color application process to achieve excellent results. This video shows my workflow for using colors and creating a natural incisal illusion with MiYO 850.


Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 10/10/2024 - 7:32pm

The final step in the anterior zirconia restoration protocol is polishing the unglazed zones, such as the lingual and proximal surfaces. A polished zirconia is very kind to the opposing dentition, including the natural dentition. And there is value in the luster polish of the labial glaze and colored surface.  I will go through my workflow in the video.  

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 09/13/2024 - 1:37pm

MiYO Esthetic is the secret sauce for zirconia aesthetics. It is a brush on ceramic with translucent colors providing depth perception and has a magical glaze finish.  This video will review the steps for working through glaze and color applications using MiYO Esthetic. Enjoy!

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 09/13/2024 - 12:04pm

his video presents the steps in texturing for an upper canine zirconia restoration.  The steps are similar to a ceramic restoration, except the applications are more exaggerated to account for Zirconia sintering shrinkage.

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 08/08/2024 - 9:02am

As zirconia has improved with translucency and multi-layered options, we now have options to achieve excellent anterior zirconia applications.  This video presents the steps in texturing anterior Zirconia restorations.

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 07/09/2024 - 7:59pm

This video will provide the steps and factors for choosing the shade for e.max.  These principles apply to other brand ceramics and will assist you in understanding them and making ceramic blending steps.

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 07/07/2024 - 4:45pm

Zirconia has taken our industry by storm. Over 50% of indirect restorations placed in the mouth are now zirconia. Along with this surge in our industry comes an assortment of many brands, strengths, and aesthetic options. This video will review my overview of choosing and blending zirconia restorations.