Posted February 18, 2020
By Todd Ehrlich
We discuss the PrimeMill from DentsplySirona and the pros and cons for 4-axis and 5-axis milling strategies. What is optimal for a dental office is not necessarily what a dental lab technician would want with milling.
Posted December 19, 2019
By Todd Ehrlich
This was a fun case that had a big surprise after completion! We systematically replaced a number of older restorations over the course of a year. We used the CEREC system with PrimeScan and Ivoclar Vivadent’s eMax CAD ceramics. About a year later the patient had an accident and broke one of the centrals.…
Posted December 10, 2019
By Todd Ehrlich
In our advanced CEREC courses we discuss how “stress kills creativity.” It is difficult to have your full creative functions working when you have stress! Completing a cosmetic makeover in one visit is full of surprises and challenges that can cause a lot of stomach lining. So, the objective is to reduce those “pain…
Posted March 22, 2018
By Todd Ehrlich
CAD/CAM restorations may lack the “depth” you are looking for. This is a course that changes that perception completely. Using a systemic approach, your e.Max CAD and Empress CAD restorations will come to life. Our hands-on class will be fun and enlightening. Objectives Review the materials for characterization needed. Discuss the different firing cycles for…
Posted September 24, 2017
By Todd Ehrlich
The initial proposal for a CEREC hybrid implant abutment is usually a bit “troublesome” to say the least. In my opinion, there are too many calculations going on, like gingival pressure, etc. I wish the calculation made a straight flat surface from the margin of the TiBase to the height of contour. Yes, it would…
Posted May 4, 2017
By Todd Ehrlich
Our CEREC Straight Forward class has now sold out 15 times in a row! We are blessed to have all of the support from Patterson Dental, DentsplySirona, Ivoclar-Vivadent, and Vita. We couldn’t do it without their support. The class is fun and fast-paced. We cover some basic concepts, but how the APPLY to more advanced techniques…