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Streamlining the CEREC Software Design Process

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 11/29/2019 - 1:19pm
Categories:
CEREC Software Training

This video will convey my three primary software design steps for posterior "bread & butter" CEREC dentistry. Software design efficiency is set up first and foremost with two preparation factors and capturing a compressed PDL bite registration.  My design efficiency will be determined by my design sequencing and selecting the tools that provide fast and purposeful desired design modifications.

This video is applicable for CEREC software versions 4.52, 4.61 and the lastest Primescan.  The workflow is the same for both Omnicam and Primescan users.

Model Phase Screen Checks & Balances

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 11/22/2019 - 12:03pm
Categories:
CEREC Software Training, Software Updates

The Model Phase Screen tasks are automated, and working well in the current version of the software.  There are still a few checks and balances that I work through to assure occlusal and fit success.  This video is a must for viewing and is applicable for current Omnicam and Primescan users.


Cement Clean-out Preparing for Re-Cementation

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 11/17/2019 - 9:30pm
Categories:
CEREC Products, Clinical Dentistry

What is the best way to clean-out cement when there is a crown or cement delamination?  This video will document the furance temperature and effective way to clean-out cement and avoiding damaging the ceramic.  This technique is also an excellent way to denature cement when needing to separate and remove the TiBase from an abutment or one-piece crown/abutment restoration if the color needs further enhancing.

Use a resting temperature of 550. Just close the furance cover at 550 P3 without activating P3 cycle.

Anesthetic Strategies

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 11/12/2019 - 9:11pm

Buffering anesthetic and Articaine have been a huge asset in my clinical theater.  The Articaine/bicarbonate combo provides profound anesthesia, rapid onset, and is very comfortable for the patient.  This video will speak to a basic anesthetic strategy I use for lower first and second molars.

My #1 CEREC Software Flow Secret

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 11/04/2019 - 9:29pm
Categories:
Advanced CADStar CEREC Training, CEREC Design Tips, CEREC Products, Clinical Dentistry

Setting up the CEREC software for a seamless smooth design flow is defined by two preparation factors.  This video will convey my take on prepping for success and is the core of my CEREC clinical success. 

PrimeScan Workflow Proficiency Step One (Occlusion)

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 10/20/2019 - 9:30pm
Categories:
Clinical Dentistry, Software Learning, Software Updates

This video documents my very first imaging step to achieve predictable occlusion with our milled restorations and avoiding high occlusion (technique applicable to Omnicam and Primescan users).  As a dental clinician, I am so grateful for digital technology and excited about what the Primescan by Dentsply Sirona will provide in accuracy and ease of imaging.

  • Primescan
  • Taking a predicable bite registration (PDL bite compression bite)
  • Quadrant scanning stategies

When to Choose Zirconia CEREC Case Review

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 10/14/2019 - 2:57pm
Categories:
CEREC Products, Clinical Dentistry, Software Learning

When do we, as CAD/CAM clinicians, choose a zirconia material over a lithium disilicate material in our clinical theaters?  This CEREC case review video is an overview when making a decision on when to use zirconia and the steps for efficient Primescan Software design.

Materials and applications in this video:

  • ZirCAD Multi
  • ZirCAD LT
  • Zirconia furnace indications (SpeedFire, CS4, Programat S1)
  • Posterior Primescan CEREC software design flow (paralleling design flow for Omnicam most recent software)

Primescan Acquisition Quadrant Scanning Workflow

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 09/29/2019 - 7:57pm
Categories:
CEREC Software, Clinical Dentistry, Software Learning

There are several steps when working through the Acquisition Screen that will assure ideally mounted virtual models and save clinical time through the model and design phase screens.  This video will walk through the steps I use on a routine basis in my clinical theater for managing my Primescan Acquisition phase.  This is the same workflow used for Omnicam last few software versions (4.52 and 4.61).

Challenging Implant Restoration Case Review

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 09/22/2019 - 4:22pm
Categories:
Advanced CADStar CEREC Training, CEREC Design Tips, CEREC Products, CEREC Software Training, Clinical Dentistry

Primescan provides the dream scanning situation for inlays and onlays.  The best we have had yet in the years of CEREC upgrade scanning devices.  There is a caveat about which version of the CEREC software can best handle the two-piece implant restoration in the premolar or anterior zone of the mouth.  In the opinion of Dr. Klim, it is the 4.52 software which means we still need the Omnicam. This case review video will illustrate the planning and implementation to restoring an implant restoration on a non-ideal placed implant and creating the illusion of a smaller mesial-distal tooth using the combo of the Primescn and Omnicam.  To

e.max seating issues after Crystallization?

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 09/16/2019 - 10:13pm
Categories:
Advanced CADStar CEREC Training, CEREC Products, CEREC Software, Clinical Dentistry

Here is a question I often hear, "how do I deal with e.max binding after crystallization"?  I have seen this issue discussed in several FaceBook group threads.  This video will share my take on this issue and provide a few pointers on how to deal with the e.max binding issue if that is happening in your clinical theater.

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