Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 05/15/2022 - 9:23pm

There are aesthetics and cervical soft tissue health benefits to polishing a restoration following stain and glaze.

  • Refine and smooth convexed zones
  • Create a luster that fits the case
  • Polish margins removing micro-ceramic tags

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 03/29/2022 - 12:41pm

After the glaze and color firing, there is one more simple step we can take that will elevate our ceramics to the next level, it is called superficial gloss finishing.  This video will go through the steps to master the final luster on a canine ceramic.

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 03/28/2022 - 9:52pm

The video will review my simple stain and glaze technique for bringing a canine alive.  Listen to what others are saying about the Ivocolor glaze and coloring system.  

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 03/28/2022 - 9:48pm

This video will review the technique I use when creating a thin feather e.max margin.  There are several milling parameters that will help in avoiding chipped margins.  Let's find out the indications and how to set up a case for predictable thin margins.

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 03/28/2022 - 9:06pm

This video is about the unique shaping and surface texturing of a canine.  This is one of the cases I use in my hands-on classes.  I will also review the indications for using BioCopy as a design feature.

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 02/15/2022 - 7:37pm

I use two glaze and coloring systems in my clinical theater, Ivocolor, and MiYO.  They both have their place—this video documents my glaze color system when I need an efficient turnaround time with beautiful results.

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 12/26/2021 - 5:01pm

Two stain and glaze systems work very well in my clinical theater, Ivocolor by Ivoclar Vivadent and MiYo by Jensen.  Ivocolor is the most efficient and straightforward system, whereas MiYo colors have more depth perception and work well on zirconia and LT e.max ceramics.  However, MiYo takes more time and is not an efficient appointment support system.  This video will document the steps and colors used for an anterior e.max bridge stain and glaze technique.  

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 12/26/2021 - 4:20pm

This video is about shaping and texturing in an anterior e.max bridge (mastering your craft).  The process will be predictably accomplished with a systematic workflow and the right lab burs and shapers.

  • e.max bridge
  • JK03 Meisinger Lab Kit

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 01/10/2021 - 11:05am

This is a model tip I learned from a lab technician years ago, and it works well on both digitally printed models and traditional stone models.  

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 12/13/2020 - 4:40pm

This video highlights my incisal edge workflow using MiYO.  There are several advantages to MiYO over other coloring stain and glaze systems. First of all, the lower values, high values, and color applications can be accomplished with one application and firing.  Second, what is observed in the application wet stage will be seen in the post-firing condition.  Though MiYO has many characterizing and color applications, this video will deal with the color incisal edge strategy setup and color application sequencing.  Link to the following video for MiYO mixing and