Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 01/19/2014 - 9:39pm

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Ivoclar recommends the second premolar as the most distal abutment for an e.max bridge.  There are exceptions to this rule.  This bridge software design tutorial will review the SW step process for designing a posterior bridge and the needed connector cross

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 01/13/2014 - 7:58am

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CEREC bridge cantilevers can easily be designed with the CEREC software.  This tutorial will review the placement indications and the software steps for managing a cantilever bridge using e.max (applicable to both Bluecam and Omnicam 4.2+ users). View

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 01/13/2014 - 7:54am

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Bridges can be effectively accomplished chairside.  We have three materials—provisional, e.max, and zirconium. Currently, our most practice final bridge chairside material is e.max.  This tutorial will review the structural engineering indications that will impact our placement decision protocols.

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 11/12/2013 - 7:42am

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This tutorial will discuss how the 2D Grid and Model Axis work in tandem. Setting the smile plane in the Model Axis step provides design benefits when designing across the midline using the 2D Grid feature.

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 11/10/2013 - 9:50pm

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Milling impeccable CEREC margin(s) tips...starts with the buccal and lingual margin drawing. View Video

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 09/15/2013 - 9:00pm

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Selecting the proper virtual design steps will save time and avoid repeating design/tool steps.  This tutorial will review my primary 4.2/4.0 Design Phase Screen steps for a posterior crown. View Video

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 - 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.