The use of CAD/CAM in dentistry.

Dent Clin North Am

International Advanced Aesthetic Dentistry Program, NYU College of Dentistry, 345 East 24th Street, New York, NY 10010, USA.

Published: July 2011

AI Article Synopsis

  • CAD (computer-aided design) and CAM (computer-aided manufacturing) have been increasingly utilized in dentistry over the last 25 years for various dental applications like crowns and veneers.
  • The article covers the history of CAD/CAM technology in dentistry, explaining its functions and the pros and cons associated with its use.
  • It also details major CAD/CAM products, offers guidance on integrating this technology into dental practices, and explores potential future developments in the field.

Article Abstract

Computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) have become an increasingly popular part of dentistry over the past 25 years. The technology, which is used in both the dental laboratory and the dental office, can be applied to inlays, onlays, veneers, crowns, fixed partial dentures, implant abutments, and even full-mouth reconstruction. This article discusses the history of CAD/CAM in dentistry and gives an overview of how it works. It also provides information on the advantages and disadvantages, describes the main products available, discusses how to incorporate the new technology into your practice, and addresses future applications.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cden.2011.02.011DOI Listing

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