LAVA Ultimate material is used primarily for inlays and conservative onlays in my CEREC clinical theater. This video will convey my efficient polishing steps and support materials. CEREC 4.0 actualizes new levels of precision in the CAD/CAM world. You will experience impeccable cavosurface margins and non-adjusting fits.
Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 03/04/2012 - 12:38pm
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Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 02/19/2012 - 8:20pm
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Following several months of using 3M LAVA Ultimate, I would like to share my preferred applications for this restorative material. View Video
Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 02/05/2012 - 4:31pm
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New Video Posted in CEREC Liftoff Chapter 4. The CEREC 4.0 Shape>Circular Tool adds an incredible dimension to designing the cervical emergence contours for posterior implant crowns. This video will systemize the
Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 02/03/2012 - 4:06pm
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CEREC 4.0 posterior bridge tutorial will be in two parts. Part A video will illustrate setting up the Administrative Phase Screen, optical impression Acquisition Phase Screen, and Model Phase Screens. There are three sequential Model Phase Screens when working with the Biogeneric posterior bridge application. View Video
Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 01/30/2012 - 10:13pm
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This is the week of sheet-rocking the new Klim practice and CADStar CEREC training & mentoring home. Looking forward to CADStar’s future training options. One of my objectives in addition to training CEREC, is full practice integration, materials, and support systems. Even though I use CEREC technology to fabricate my restorations, my success is more about patient relationships,
Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 01/29/2012 - 8:51pm
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There have been several requests to review my cementation process, particularly the resin cement cleanup management. Resin cements incorporate new dimensions of strength and optimize the adhesive assembly. On the other hand, cleanup can be a “pain in the backside”. This video will review the primary factors to systemize resin cleanup. View
Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 01/23/2012 - 7:06am
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Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 01/22/2012 - 11:25pm
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Impulse e.max adds additional options for shade selection and clinical applications. There are three Value blocks and two Opal blocks. The Value blocks are recommended for crowns, veneers, and partial crowns (value increases from V1 to V3). The block match is determined by brightness. The Opal blocks are indicated for thin veneers. Download the PDF to view firing cycle (which is different than the HT and LT e.max
Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 12/19/2011 - 10:25pm
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View the CEREC 4.0.2 update video. 4.0.2 is avaliable for download at the Sirona website. View Video Sirona 4.0.2 Download Link
Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 12/13/2011 - 10:30pm
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Check the spacer in the Design Screen by viewing underside of restoration (remove Model Box in the Analyzing tools). This will provide assessment for spacer. Important…check the spacer first after proposal of restoration. If Spacer needs to be increased because of spacer shine through assessment, the full proposal will be repurposed rather than just the spacer being altered as we saw in 3.85. In most cases, I am not seeing spacer binding issues in 4.0 full crown mills with a 60-80