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 03/13/2013 - 10:12am
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Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar host on 03/11/2013 - 10:51pm
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Part A: Posterior e.max Shaping using Dr. Klim’s Meisinger Lab Kit The Brush-on glaze trilogy series for the Ivoclar rapid e.max cycle (and it works for all e.max firing cycles). Once milled, the e.max posterior
Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar host on 02/25/2013 - 10:19pm
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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
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Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar host on 01/20/2013 - 10:56am
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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 12/25/2012 - 12:35am
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Parameter Margin Thickness provides a margin bulking asset to prevent chipping during the mill process. Margin style and material will impact the margin thickness needs. This tutorial will address the principles behind margin thickness.
Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar host on 12/24/2012 - 5:15pm
Minimal Thickness parameters impact proposing metrics and act as a visual thickness indicator in the Design Phase Screen. This tutorial will recommend the settings to best enhance the design proposal and milling process.
Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar host on 12/24/2012 - 12:42pm
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It is a JOY experience when our restorative occlusal contacts are right on! This tutorial will review the two primary parameters that impact the occlusal firmness of our CEREC restorative occlusion.
Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar host on 12/24/2012 - 12:21pm
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Closing the cavosurface margin is impacted by the Adhesive Gap Parameter. This tutorial will review the principles behind Adhesive Gap and the best metric settings to refine the occlusal table margins.
Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar host on 12/19/2012 - 10:21pm
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Passive fits without binding. That is what we want in the CEREC experience! This tutorial will address the spacer recommendations and preparation principles I use to avoid restoration binding and still retain a snug fit.