Application of CAD/CAM Technology

in DentistryBy Andrew Taylor

What is CAD/CAM?

• CAD/CAM (computer-aided design and computer-aided

manufacturing) refers to computer software that is used to

both design and manufacture products.

• This technology first adopted to automotive industry and

used to design automobile bodies, but now it is spread to

the other areas of the industry and one of the major area is

dentistry.

Uses of CAD/CAM in Dentistry

• It permits the dental restoration fabrication that includes

inlays, onlays, crowns, and bridges.

• It has also been used to make prosthetic, orthodontic

appliances.

• It uses computerized engineering to give an incredibly

precise and realistic finish to a product which would be very

difficult to manufacture.

Contd…

• CAD/CAM dental technology allows dentist to take perfect measurements and images and design the product to be manufactured in short span of time.

When to Choose CAD/CAM Dentistry?

Every tooth can be treated with a

CAD/CAM restoration. Your dentist will

determine if a CAD/CAM restoration is

among the best treatment options for

your condition. Talk to your dentist to

see if it is best solution for restoring your

smile. With this new technology you can

get healthy, happy smile in less time.

Features of CAD/CAM Dental Equipment

• CAD CAM dental equipment helps to save images on the computer for permanent treatment records.

• It acts as educative platform for those dentists, who struggled to explain the problem to their patient in clear manner.

• With the help of this tool, dentists can easily diagnose the exact problem of the patient.

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• This CAD/CAM software also helpful to keep a track of

records from the first day of treatment.

• Dentist can collect all the required information of the

patient with a single click on the computer.

• Patients also get printed images of the problem with the

help of this tool.

• It is useful to probe the hidden problems of your mouth with

ease in minimum time frame.

The Benefits of CAD/CAM Technology

• If the CAD/CAM equipment is readily available in the dental

office, your dentist does not to create a molded impression

of your teeth.

• With the introduction of this technology helps the

technician to mill high strength materials which provides

strength aesthetics.

• A temporary restoration or a return visit to the dental office

for a permanent restoration is no longer required.

The Cost of CAD/CAM Technology

The cost of restoration fabricated with CAD/CAM technology depends on several factors which includes:

•The restoration type

•The cosmetic requirements

•The type of dental insurance you have

•The choice of material for the tooth replica

•The location of dental specialist

Conclusion

Now the CAD/CAM technology is core part of dentistry. All ceramic restorations including those fabricated using CAD/CAM technology tend to be expensive restoration solution but, research suggests that today’s milled CAD/CAM restorations are more stronger and tougher than those milled from earlier materials and are less likely to fracture. Hence day by day it is gaining more popularity.

References

• http://www.yourdentistryguide.com/cad-cam-tech/

• http://www.daltechsystems.com/

• http://ezinearticles.com/?Application-of-CAD/CAM-Technology-in-Dentistry&id=3654050

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