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Primescan Denture Duplicaton

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 10/22/2020 - 9:11am
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CEREC Products, Clinical Dentistry

Primescan has opened up my clinical theater for complete digital scans.  This video is about the journey of denture duplication for master impression and tooth set up.  Please post your questions and comments.

Posterior Material Choices and Applications

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 09/08/2020 - 9:49pm
Categories:
CEREC Products, Clinical Dentistry

What are your posterior material selections for posterior CAD/CAM dentistry?  I get this question all the time.  To be reflective, it has changed over the years. I started with ProCAD and Mark materials.  Then e.max arrived! Now we have a plethora of zirconia options.  This video reviews my current view on CAD/CAM material selections in my posterior clinical theater. 

Primescan Appliance Scan Technique

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 07/21/2020 - 10:33pm
Categories:
CEREC Products, CEREC Software, Clinical Dentistry

The Primescan full mouth scan and bite registration for appliance fabrication is unparalleled.  This video will demonstrate my technique for efficient and reliable scans for digital study models and appliance therapy.

Cementing a Zirconia Abutment and TiBase

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 07/19/2020 - 10:32pm
Categories:
CEREC Products, Clinical Dentistry

This tutorial will walk thought the products and workflow for cementing a zirconia abutment on the TiBase.  When crafting a two-piece implant restoration, zirconia for the abutment is my preferred material when designing in the premolar and anterior regions.  

One-Piece Implant Restoration Workflow

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 07/05/2020 - 12:17pm
Categories:
CEREC Products, CEREC Software, CEREC Software Training, Clinical Dentistry

This is my workflow for a one-piece implant restoration.  The software steps presented in this video apply to both Omnicam and Primescan.  Sequencing the CEREC software design steps in a strategic order will expedite the design process and avoid overlapping tool design strokes.  

Primescan Implant Posterior Restoration Workflow

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 06/21/2020 - 10:32pm
Categories:
CEREC Products, CEREC Software, CEREC Software Training, Clinical Dentistry

Imaging, designing, and fabricating an implant restoration is one of my favorite CEREC applications.  This video will review my workflow strategy for designing a posterior implant restoration using the Primescan and the latest version of the software. 

Aesthetic Superficial Gloss Finishing Part 4

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 05/04/2020 - 9:54am
Categories:
CADStar Finishing Tips, CEREC Products, Clinical Dentistry

What is the importance of superficial gloss finishing?  In my quest to become a better ceramic artist, discovering the art of texture and luster has been an essential part of creating an aesthetic ceramic personality. Tooth surface texture and enamel luster is an individualized characteristic for each ceramic application we do and is unique to each mouth. This video will walk through my superficial gloss finishing for an anterior ceramic. 

Anterior Central Workflow CE Posted

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 04/26/2020 - 12:17pm
Categories:
CEREC Design Tips, CEREC Products, Clinical Dentistry, Software Learning
Primescan Single Central Workflow Klim Institute

This lesson will walk through a single central workflow using the Primescan, e.max, and MiYO brush-on ceramic.  The principles are applicable to Omnicam users.

Anterior Central Workflow CE Link

MiYO Glaze, Colors, and Structure on a Central Part 3

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 04/22/2020 - 4:33pm
Categories:
CADStar Finishing Tips, CEREC Products, Clinical Dentistry

MiYO by Jensen has offered a new way to customized ceramics and zirconia using their translucent coloring system and brush-on ceramics.  This is becoming a game-changer in my CAD/CAM theater.  This video will walk through the MiYO workflow for a single central.  Enjoy!!!!

Single Central Texturing Workflow Part 2

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 04/19/2020 - 8:11am
Categories:
CADStar Finishing Tips, CEREC Design Tips, CEREC Products, Clinical Dentistry

Applying the art and craft of ceramic shaping and micro-texturing takes our aesthetics skills to the next level.  This video tutorial will walk through my shaping workflow for a single central.  As the saying goes, once you have mastered the single central workflow and aesthetic blend, you will have reached the pinnacle for anterior aesthetics clinical applications.

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