Are we able to machine thin feather margins with CEREC without chipping? Oh yes, we can! In fact, I am going to make a quality statement. We can mill a "pressable" margin with the MC XL using the EF bur system. This video will review the clinical criteria for applying a thin margin to optimize the aesthetic results. View Video
Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 03/31/2018 - 10:28pm
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Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 03/16/2018 - 6:18am
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Texturing anterior restorations provide the finishing fingerprint for exceptional harmony and blend. This video is one of many on this site about texturing. The closer to the midline, the more important the contouring and texturing becomes. Let's have some fun learning! View Video
Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 11/19/2017 - 5:49pm
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IPS Ivocolor is a universal stains and glaze assortment for the individualized staining and characterization of ceramic materials. The range of products has been coordinated with the layering, press and CAD ceramics from Ivoclar Vivadent and the zirconium oxides from Wieland Dental and can be used regardless of the CTE of the ceramic. Due to the optimized sinter temperature of the newly developed glass, optimum esthetic results can be achieved irrespective of the ceramic substrate.
The newly developed composition of the pastes was optimized with regard to the application behaviour and the firing results. The gel-type structure of
Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 09/26/2017 - 12:56pm
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With all the new zirconia brands entering the market, it will be imperative to know the brand and particular strength metrics. Prep design and reduction indications will be all over the board based on the zirconia translucency and flexural strength. For the more conservatively prepared restoration, the zirconia used will need a flexural strength greater than 1000 MPa. This video will address the prepping metrics and protocols for the high strength zirconia brands.
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 03/09/2017 - 8:49pm
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One of my favorite texturing burs...on the Klim Meisinger Lab Kit.
Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 03/05/2017 - 8:56pm
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Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 11/21/2016 - 9:37pm
Fracture toughness and flexural strength are documenting a solid history of success. This video will document the current occlusal prep reduction guidelines for e.max. View Video
Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 10/23/2016 - 3:49pm
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The "WAVE" cementation technique will ease cement cleanup. Some cement brands are designed for the wave technique. Variolink Esthetic dual cure is one of them. This video will walk through the flow of the wave cementation technique from soft tissue conditioning through the cement cleanup stage.
Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 05/05/2016 - 12:09pm
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It is simple to add a contact when needed to zirconia with GC Luster Paste. Infact, this is now my go to method for all my ceramic restorations, (VITA ceramics, Empress, and e.max). It is very fast and predictable.