Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 09/11/2017 - 7:28pm

Some of you are starting to receive the 4.50 software update.  Make sure to update to the latest patch 4.51.  If you have one of the latest towers, your system should perform well with this CEREC software update.  If not, the system may need a few hardware tweaks until it is operating well with this version of the software.  One of my most appreciated assets in the 4.5+ software is margin clarity.  Has been significantly improved and easier to identify the margins.  The linked video will demonstrate the latest in finding and drawing margins.  I call it the emotional restorative peace factor.  Margins are one of my things that make my day

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 08/31/2017 - 10:12am

With the current milling algorithms and bur options, we can mail “pressable” mills. This video documents my optimal milling techniques. View Video

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 08/31/2017 - 6:45am

The CEREC 4.51 software will be incredible once the hardware catches up with the software. The milling algorithms are the best I have seen since using this system.  The problem, unless you CEREC tower is fairly recent, the system is still crashing.  Consider this part of progress! View Video


Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 08/20/2017 - 9:47am

I am often asked the question, why is there sensitivity after e.max restorations are placed. Even when using a good adhesive primer.  Watch the video and find my perspective.  In general, the adhesive systems in our current market portfolio perform very well and have significantly diminished post cementation sensitivity.  So why may we occasionally observe this event in our restorative clinical theaters.  For Bluecam and Omnicam users, it comes down to over drying and desiccating the dentin prior to imaging.  In this video, I will review some pointers in getting around the imaging issue.  I do agree, the dryer the image field, the better

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 08/16/2017 - 10:32am

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I do appreciate the all zirconia restorations and provide quite a number of them as a treatment option in my clinical theater.  The primary benefit of the all zirconia restoration for me is the conservative crown prep and biomechanical “muscle” material behavior.  In the next year, we will find an abundant of new brands and translucency options being introduced to the market.  We will need to decipher recommended prep style and reduction demands for each brand (strength). 

The prep reduction metrics will be determined by brand and strength.  They are not all the same.  For instance, the ZirCAD LT recommends 0.6 minimal thickness

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 08/13/2017 - 9:27am


Setting up the proximal contact footprint happens during the preparation stage before the

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 08/06/2017 - 2:42pm

We are looking forward to sharing our upcoming series called “Leadership in the Clinical Theater”.  Our learning model will be me with Jordan, my German Shepard.  Jordan is one of the best dogs I have every had.  He came to our home fully trained as a protection dog, alpha off the charts. My interactions with Jordan and his responses amplify the quality of my leadership skills.  The principles of leadership that are required for great Jordan performance parallel the needed leadership principles required for success in our relationships in life, even at the office.  Over the next year, we will be releasing at the kliminstitute.com 

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 08/03/2017 - 9:21pm

Love the digital impression and Formlab 2 printer.  Our goal this year has been to go with the digital impression and printed models for our classic implant guides, splints, aligner treatment, retainers, and sleep apnea appliances.  The fits are significantly better as compared to traditional impressions and then poured in stone.  View #KlimDigitalMoment video


Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 07/30/2017 - 10:15pm

Training camp is about refining the basics.  This video is my bread and butter success factor for my posterior CEREC restorations. View Video


Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 07/18/2017 - 10:15pm

The 4.5 software is here.  I love the upgraded margin clarity and refined mills.  However, the software does crash a bit.  Unless you have a recent computer tower,  you may need to upgrade to make this software work. Sorry!  However, this software is the closest I have seen in performance to 3.85 since introducing the 4.0 platform.  View my intro video.  There is a general overview for each section of the software in the 4.5 Software Channel.  More videos will be coming soon in the 4.5 Channel.   View 4.5 Overview Video