Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 07/31/2015 - 9:14am

Monobond Etch & Prime / Ivoclar Vivadent (August release in USA) will allow you to etch and silanate glass-ceramic surfaces in one easy step. At the same time, the solution cleans away any remaining saliva from the surface.

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Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 07/23/2015 - 2:44pm

This video will introduce the Meisinger Luster Twist Polishers, ideal for polishing the subgingival surfaces of the CEREC e.max abutment. These Meisinger Twist Polishers will be a new addition to the Meisinger James Klim DDS JK03 Lab Kit that has now been out for several years. Thank you Meisinger for being a great partner for incredible shaping discs, diamonds, and polishers. Your products add to the quality of our clinical life.Read more

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 07/19/2015 - 8:30am

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Dr. Klim and Dr. Ehrlich discuss conserving tooth structure and delivering strong restorations as important benefits of CEREC technology. View videoRead more

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 06/23/2015 - 5:10pm

An alternative to IPS Crystall Glaze for e.max surface glazing is IPS Ceram Paste. It is now my method for e.max. I mix either stain or colored wash pastes with the Ceram Paste to create my own colored “luster paste” effects.Read more

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 04/09/2015 - 10:09pm

Variolink Esthetic is a great luting resin cement for both anterior and posterior ceramic restorations.  It comes with 5 shades and a great try-in paste system and can be used for dual or light cured applications.  More CAD/CAM training videos by Dr. James Klim can be viewed at www.cadstar.tvRead more

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 03/08/2015 - 5:48pm

Working subgingival in the CEREC clinical restorative theater is nothing new.  I have found that for posterior applications, bur curettage is a very effective method for exposing the subgingival margin for the Omnicam impression.Read more

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 02/24/2015 - 3:32pm

Biogeneric Variation is the first tool Dr. Klim uses following the Biogeneric proposal. The scale alterations provide morphological “fingerprinting” for the virtual design. Very nice feature.Read more

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 02/01/2015 - 8:55pm

Drawing the implant baseline in the CEREC software will define the emergence for the supragingival proposed virtue restoration.  This video will introduce the SW baseline root footprint principle for a variety of soft tissue sulcus conditions. See more CEREC training videos with Dr. James Klim at www.cadstar.tvRead more

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 12/23/2014 - 10:36am

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Adhesive systems play a significant role in our clinical success package.  Adhese Universal by Ivoclar Vivadent is called universal because it is self-etching, or can be used for selective-etch or full-etch protocols.  With the VivaPen, we are guaranteed a fresh solution for full saturation of the dentin hybrid layer and sealing the dental tubules assuring no post treatmentRead more

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 12/02/2014 - 11:09am

My main goal is to avoid visual tension when restoring anterior teeth. What I have learned with the VITA Easyshade is the variety of shade blends in a natural mouth. Ceramic matching is more about the blend factor. On the lateral #7, a deeper toned Empress Multi A3.5 block/mill position was used to getRead more