Posted January 31, 2020
By Brandon O’Donnell
A 38 YO male patient came into the office with a chief complaint of “I would like my front teeth fixed and I heard you could do it in one day”. When hearing that, the pressure is on! After an initial evaluation, it became apparent he had not been to the dentist in a while.…
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 December 3, 2019
By Cindy Barbee
As many stain and glaze classes as we have had at Digital Enamel, Ya’ll, most people want to know about fissures and occlusal staining. I think the side that really matters is the buccal surface! It’s gonna really make that restoration look so much better if a little effort is placed into it. …
Posted August 21, 2019
By Todd Ehrlich
Zirconia is revolutionizing the dental materials world. We all know this, and enjoy it’s predictability, accurate machining, and strength. However, the biggest hurdle has been the esthetic value of zirconia. Sure, there are brands and techniques that can give one a translucent nature to zirconia (5Y-TZP) but it takes a LONG time for sintering, and…
Posted April 18, 2019
By Todd Ehrlich
One of the big advancements in CAD/CAM dentistry materials was the launch of the Multiblock from Ivoclar Vivadent in 2007. It was from their very popular line of Empress CAD blocks and pressed material. They were able to make a block with a varying degree of translucency. The shade stayed the same, but translucency increased. …
Posted August 13, 2018
By Todd Ehrlich
Tetric CAD is a new hybrid ceramic-resin. It is mainly ceramic in volume with a resin matrix and touts the highest biflexural strength of all resin-ceramics: 272mPa. It will come in an HT and MT lines. Because of its resin nature, it mills extremely well and fast. Best of all, it is easily polished. Ivoclar…
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 February 1, 2018
By Todd Ehrlich
Empress has been around for decades now. Ivoclar-Vivadent revolutionized cosmetic dentistry with Empress, along with better bonding systems being used, in the 1990’s. It continues to shine, and be a fantastic option for cosmetic situations. In the CEREC system, the Empress Multiblock is still a go-to block. We use it when a gradual transition of…
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.