Fixed Transitional Bite Introduction

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 06/12/2022 - 7:49pm
Categories:
CEREC Products, Clinical Dentistry

The fixed transitional bite introduction. Creating prepless onlays and veneers using the precision of the Primescan buccal bite registration is a predictable way of increasing the vertical dimensions and creating a fixed transition occlusion before the final restorations.

”We move the comprehensive patient back to general dentistry by creating an adaptive physiologic transitional bite and choosing a restorative workflow to reproduce and maintain the transitional bite during the final restorative process.”

—James Klim DDS, FAGD, AAACD

Shaping and Texturing a Maxillary Single Central Ceramic

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 05/15/2022 - 9:34pm
Categories:
CEREC Design Tips, CEREC Products, Clinical Dentistry

This video is my workflow for shaping in one anterior central.  It is fun! the video will review the following:

  • Shaping steps
  • How much to texture the ceramic
  • Bur strategies

Anterior Central Stain and Glaze with Ivocolor Workflow

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 05/15/2022 - 9:27pm
Categories:
CADStar Finishing Tips, CEREC Products, Clinical Dentistry

Ivocolor stain and glaze is the most proficient system I use in my CEREC CAD/CAM clinical theater.  This video will review the steps of color addition and technique for creating a subtle incisal edge effect.

The Reason for Polishing Anterior Restorations After Stain & Glaze

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 05/15/2022 - 9:23pm
Categories:
CADStar Finishing Tips, CEREC Products, Clinical Dentistry

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

Is the Primemill Worth the Cost?

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 02/20/2022 - 6:35pm
Categories:
CEREC Products, Clinical Dentistry, Introduction

Is Primemill worth the cost?  This video is my latest assessment of the Primemill as compared to the most recent MC XL milling technology.

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Anterior e.max Bridge Shaping & Texturing

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 12/26/2021 - 4:20pm
Categories:
CADStar Finishing Tips, CEREC Products, Clinical Dentistry

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

Anterior Bridge Software Workflow

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 12/26/2021 - 3:40pm
Categories:
Advanced CADStar CEREC Training, Clinical Dentistry

The anterior software workflow will be smooth when the case provides enough lingual occlusal room for designing the pontic/abutment connect size.  The SW workflow is similar to designing three individual teeth and then learning to use the Baseline Tool for the pontic and creating adequate connector size from the lingual.

Implant Two Piece Crown Parameter Secret

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 12/24/2021 - 2:51pm
Categories:
CEREC Products, CEREC Software Training, Clinical Dentistry

There have been issues with the implant two-piece e.max mill fit between the abutment and crown.  I often experience the implant crown binding on the abutment and not fully seated.  This video will provide several parameter tweaks so the e.max implant abutment and crown will fit precisely.

 

Splint/Orthotic Software Workflow

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 07/02/2021 - 3:42pm
Categories:
CEREC Design Tips, CEREC Products, Clinical Dentistry, Software Learning

his video is about the software workflow for the CAD/CAM orthotic/splint fabrication. It is a reasonably easy workflow in the software. The most important aspect of the software process is establishing the desired vertical and jaw position in the mouth and not opening on a hinge articulator. Watch the other videos in this sequence to understand the removable workflow from start to finish.

Digital Splint Fabrication

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 05/31/2021 - 10:01pm
Categories:
CEREC Products, CEREC Software Training, Clinical Dentistry

This video reviews the steps for machining and fabrication of the CAD/CAM splint.  For the best fit, it is important to complete the thermoform aligner on a printed model.  

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