Posted April 1, 2016
By Todd Ehrlich
We review how we like to do the hardest thing in dentistry: match a single central. There are a lot of advantages with completing a case chair side. When you have control over your ceramics, it is not that difficult to determine the shade and translucency. Then, you can add the more…
Posted March 31, 2016
By August de Oliveira, DDS
If you do enough implant crowns this will happen to me. It also surprises me how much of a moron I was when I first started restoring implants. If an abutment screw loosened up I would cut off the whole crown and abutment and start al over. Most of the restorations I do now are…
Posted March 29, 2016
By Todd Ehrlich
The BluePhase Style Curing LED Light from Ivoclar Vivadent is a staple in our bonding success. It is easy to use, ergonomic, and has intelligent power consumption and charging.
Posted March 24, 2016
By August de Oliveira, DDS
Just installed version 4.4.2 for CEREC and was happy to hear we got some improvements! Typical tooth to break, upper pre molar. We are going to tackle the RCTs on 2 and 3 at the next visit. Scanning seems to go faster with 4.4.2. One thing that I noticed was cool was this “slider”…
Posted March 23, 2016
By James Klim
The Anatomical and Circular Shape Tools take morphological alterations to a new level of simplicity and speed in CEREC 4.4. This is my favorite tool for aligning cusps, incisal edges, and cervical emergence appeal. We often do not need to make significant changes to our proposals with the current state of the software. But when…
Posted March 17, 2016
By Todd Ehrlich
CEREC Speed Fire Guidelines from Digital Enamel. The CEREC Zirconia and CEREC Speed Fire oven are fantastic, and easy to use. This video reviews the guidelines for: Preparation Parameters Grinding vs. Milling Bridge connector size CEREC Software Set Up, Design, and Mill
Posted March 15, 2016
By James Klim
One day when we have a reasonable translucent zirconia option, all it may take is simple polish for the finishing technique. My favored product for chairside zirconia blend modifications is GC Lustre Paste. This video will introduce the finishing options for chairside zirconia with the Sirona Speedfire Furance .
Posted March 14, 2016
By Todd Ehrlich
CEREC Ortho and Open Margins from Digital Enamel on Vimeo.
Posted March 8, 2016
By Todd Ehrlich
A fun way to watch the new dry milling option for CEREC Zirconia. Sirona Speed Fire Milling Slow Motion from Digital Enamel on Vimeo.
Posted March 7, 2016
By August de Oliveira, DDS
Here was a quick fun case from today with no adjustments!! #8 impressive amount of erosion. Look at the PA vs the cross sectional, Damn! He’s one Dorito away from looking like a Carnival worker! Out of CEREC Guide 2 blocks and they are all on back order. Didn’t want to mess with CEREC…
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