Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar host on 04/24/2011 - 4:25am

Occlusal mastery with CEREC is possible.  This webcast is my methodology for achieving consistent occlusal response with our milled restorations.

  • Occlusal Contacts Strength
  • Occlusal Offset

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar host on 04/23/2011 - 1:13am

What is the impact of restoration finishing (after mill) on desired parameters.  Dr. Klim will present his approach in this webcast.

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar host on 04/18/2011 - 3:12am

Closing CEREC margins like gold.  Is this our standard?  This webcast is a review on how to best manage the CEREC process to achieve margin integrity of a fine gold restoration.

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar host on 04/18/2011 - 2:55am

More will be coming to CEREC Liftoff chapter 5 on the Parameter(s) subject.  Just completed shooting another series on the latest Parameter(s) I use and how they all fit together.  In the meantime, the following webcast will provide a review for important scan principles and CEREC Parameter(s) calibration.

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar host on 03/23/2011 - 8:26pm

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar host on 03/23/2011 - 8:20pm

Seamless CEREC fits are a significant reflection from an accurate/technique oriented optical impression. Here is the deal,

1.  No pitching and rolling over preparations

2.  Take the least amount of overlaping optical captures to create an virtual die

3.  When rolling to the buccal for the buccal bite, do not roll over prep(s) or proximal contact(s) next to the preparation(s) See CEREC Liftoff Chapter 3 for further review.

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar host on 03/11/2011 - 7:35pm

Not sure of the wear factor yet, but something to keep an eye on.  The "bruxer" type of crown idea.  With my experience thus far, e.max is definitely a reliable material for the challenged occlusal situation as long as there is adequate ceramic thickness.  From what I am hearing in the industry, part of a material's wear compatibility factor is defined by the smoothness and polishability of the material.  Zirconia is a very smooth material.

 

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar host on 03/07/2011 - 5:01pm

It happens...open contact on a beautifully milled restoration. Otherwise, it is perfect.  Add-on porcelain technique is simple and can often be fired in conjunction with the glaze or crystallization cycle.  See webcast posted to chapter 6.

  

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar host on 01/12/2011 - 3:43am

 

  • Mixing palette for stains and glaze with transparent or black lid (Renfert)
  • 30 small wells for stains and glaze.
  • Great cover to use while storing stain and glaze to prevent drying out and keep contents fresh for continual multiple uses.
  • Article number: 10650100

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar host on 01/03/2011 - 8:07pm

Minor update: - optimized insertion axis calculation Sometimes during calculation of the restoration proposal an error message came up (like: 'error during calculation').  This has been fixed with this service pack.  There is no new upload software to the MC XL with this service patch. Download from http://bit.ly/9cYkVO