Dr. Klim’s secret to great interproximal contacts for indirect dental restorations.
A Minute with Dr. Klim: CEREC 4.4 Bio Jaw & One Tooth
With the Bio Jaw introduction in the CEREC 4.4 software, multiple and single anterior teeth can now be designed from template choices and then refined using a simple virtual waxing tool. This approach is very efficient in achieving attractive design outcomes for multiple restorations or even a single anterior restoration.
A Minute with Dr. Klim: CEREC Time Saving Tip
When we make a focused effort in the design screen to make each stroke of the mouse count, we will become efficient and before you know it, your design speed will significantly increase. This tutorial will introduce my three basic design steps I go through to accomplish the design steps in a very efficient time…
CEREC Grinding Margin Quality
The grinding quality of the 4.4 CEREC software algorithms is the best yet for all bur options. When working with a softer margin style such as a light chamfer or feather, the smaller left bur size will create the more optimal margin edge. We have had the traditional left step bur for a while. This…
Mastering Anterior CEREC Aesthetics/Digital Enamel
This class is designed for the serious CEREC user with the desire to take aesthetic dentistry to a new level. Obtaining results that will rival nature begins in the planning phase. Being well prepared for the aesthetic clinical objectives will simplify the chairside experience. The CEREC application to aesthetic dentistry should be seamless when operating in a…
Biogeneric Variation “Fingerprinting”
The Biogeneric Variation Tool provides the option to “fingerprint” the occlusal/body morphology for posterior teeth and incisal/body for anterior proposals by using the variation scale. This is an amazing feature for those who want to simplify morphological design and has been optimized in CEREC 4.4. NOTE: This tool works only for Biogeneric proposals for both…
Two teeth can make all the difference!
One of the benefits of chairside CAD/CAM is the ability to customize ceramic treatment. The Omnicam-CEREC system is capable of designing and machining thin margins for conservative aesthetic dentistry. The Omnicam digital impression is easily acquired creating a very accurate virtual model with well defined observed margins on the prepared teeth. Digital design can be…
Feather margins in the CAD/CAM world
Feather margins can be effectively managed with our CEREC system. I prefer them for conservatively prepared anterior teeth and posterior onlays when the margin is mid-tooth at the height of contour. The value of a feather margin is tooth conservation and optimizing aesthetics. When using a thinner e.max margin style, particularly with HT, there is…