Welcome to Ceramic Selection Series Introduction video. One of the most often asked questions in my classes through the years is material and ceramic color selection. I will keep adding to this series as new materials hit the market. My primary goal for this series is to provide a systematic pathway to ceramic and zirconia block color selection for chairside CAD/CAM CEREC users. 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 is restoration thickness, the color of the preparation,
Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar host on 01/27/2019 - 4:33pm
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Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar host on 01/27/2019 - 11:31am
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My CAD/CAM block selection is primarily determined by desired brilliance for the incisal or cusp one-half of the restoration. This tutorial will review my primary strategy that guides my block color selection.
Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar host on 12/27/2018 - 1:08pm
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The Omnicam and CEREC Software is an exceptional system. Being able to capture efficient accurate digital information will streamline the software design flow, assure well fitting and well-formed restorations, and elevate our CAD/CAM satisfaction. This video will convey my clinical practice and comments about whether there is a need for powder/anti-reflection practices in the current CEREC clinical world.
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Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar host on 12/24/2018 - 8:56pm
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This video is a response to an email question I received about zirconia breaking during and after processing. "I've recently had zirconia crowns that have cracks or are broken, some during milling and some after sintering. Have you seen this and what do you think is the cause?"
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Several things to consider:
What brand is being milled?
Dry or wet mill?
Is the zirconia considered a 3Y,
Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar host on 11/22/2018 - 11:22am
The Omnicam acquisition is a smooth machine in 4.6. I occasionally still use Optispray on long proximal contacts and shiny metal surfaces. Each version of the software since the Omnicam arrived on the market keeps getting better and better. Using the digital wash technique of scanning the occlusal surface first, then role and stream the buccal and then the lingual for a quadrant or full arch scan constructs the best models and helps avoid over-scanning.
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Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar host on 11/05/2018 - 7:37pm
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I am reaching more and more for Zirconia restorations for first and second molars when full coverage is indicated. With the current high strength zirconia, they tend to be opaque and often come into the room first! Since I have been color infiltrating in the green state, this simple efficient step has significantly improved the blend for the final finished restoration. This video will demonstrate my single zirconia restoration infiltration technique using ZirCAD LT Colouring Liquids.
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Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar host on 10/21/2018 - 10:47pm
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CEREC Case Review for auto margin calculation in the CEREC 4.6 Software, it draws the margin for you! When the margins are "high and dry", auto margin drawing is spot on. This case review will highlight the CEREC software for creating an e.max onlay restoration.
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Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar host on 10/19/2018 - 2:47pm
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When I need a high-strength zirconia restoration or bridge for the shadows of the mouth, I often reach for ZirCAD LT by Ivoclar. Avoiding visual tension is the secret for making high strength zirconia restorations work in the shadows. ZirCAD LT Colouring liquids are my secret. I using them on colored blocks to create a multi-effect and tone down the value in the cusp zones. This videos will show you how to set up the ZirCAD LT Colouring Liquid Kit.
Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar host on 09/21/2018 - 4:37pm
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Often when working with infiltrated zirconia restorations, polishing is enough for the final finish. There are occasional clinical circumstances that may require stain and glaze to achieve a harmonious blend, particularly when using a high strength zirconia such as ZirCAD LT which is more of an opaque material. This video will provide the workflow for using Ivocolor stain and glaze.
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Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar host on 09/21/2018 - 3:23pm
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This video demonstrates the polishing flow on a zirconia bridge (ZirCAD LT) in preparation for selective stain and glaze characterizing with the Ivocolor system. The lab polishers and finishers are from the Meisinger JK03 lab kit and Diamond Twist made by Premier Dental.