I have to confess that I have been spreading mis information! In areas that are tight I’ve always taught my docs that you should use a pilot guide. Going back and forth with Sicat on this case the technician suggested that rather than just having control of the pilot, they could use a “sleeve in…
Finishing the e.max CAD/CAM Implant Abutment
This video will introduce the Meisinger Luster Twist Polishers in the JK03 Meisinger Lab Kit, ideal for polishing the subgingival surfaces of the CEREC e.max abutment.
Super Duper Toofer: Digital Guide Pilot Case with Legacy 3s
Here is a super simple case using Burbank Dental Lab with SICAT with a DigitalGuide. Somewhat short edentulous space for two pre molars, based on everything we decided to use two 3.2 implants and due to the proximity of each one we could only fit two pilot guides sleeves. That being said in soft bone…
Dentist’s Personality Types
(This is the 3rd part of a series relating to the struggles of dentists. Part 1 is here. Part 2 is here. Part 4 will discuss the Burnout that occurs in dentistry.) Years ago, I remember talking to a friend about his childhood and how he hated the way his father treated the family. He…
Staff Infection
Cindy and I discuss something more serious: dealing with a dental team. We certainly don’t have all the solutions, but we have a way for your group to be a team, and not an infection. Staff Infection from Digital Enamel on Vimeo.
Effective Adhesive System…No Sensitivity
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…
A Minute with Dr. Klim : Anterior e.max Blending
My block selection is primarily determined by desired brilliance for the incisal or cusp one-half of the restoration. This tutorial will review my primary strategy about using try-in paste for optimal resin color and brilliance for final blending purposes. And my favored bonding system.
Personality Types of Dentists
(This is the 2nd installment of a series. Part One is here: Ready, Set, Go! Are We Really on Cruise Control? ) Personality Types of Dentists (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator) I know what you’re thinking: “What does any of this have to do with Cerec, Restorative, Orthodontics, Implants, and 3-D Imaging?” Fair enough question. I want to…
Diashine Does It!
Diashine Does It! Open Margins from Digital Enamel on Vimeo.
A Minute with Dr. Klim: Magical CEREC Tool
With the Strength Feature, the Form Tool is now one of my most reliable tools in CEREC 4.4. However, use this tool with reserve, only for minor tweaks to the virtual design process.