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All-ceramic, chair-side computer-aided design/computer-aided machining restorations.
Werner H Mörmann1, Andreas Bindl
1Center of Dental and Oral Medicine, Clinic for Preventive Dentistry, Periodontics, and Cariology, Section for Tooth-Colored and Computer Restorations, University of Zurich, Plattenstrasse 11, CH-8028 Zurich, Switzerland. moermann@zzmk.unizh.ch
Dental Clinics of North America
|May 17, 2002
Summary
Chair-side all-ceramic restorations using CAD/CAM technology are advancing. Improvements make Cerec CAD/CAM systems user-friendly, increasing their importance in modern restorative dentistry.
Area of Science:
- * Dentistry
- * Dental Materials Science
- * Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM)
Background:
- * Focus on the research and development of chair-side all-ceramic restorations.
- * Introduction of Cerec CAD/CAM technology and its global adoption.
- * Growing significance of CAD/CAM in restorative dentistry.
Observation:
- * Cerec CAD/CAM technology has achieved widespread use with nearly 8000 global users.
- * Recent advancements have enhanced the user-friendliness of all system components.
- * The technology is now accessible to users with average technical proficiency.
Findings:
- * All-ceramic CAD/CAM restorations are becoming more sophisticated and accessible.
- * User-friendliness has significantly improved, lowering the barrier to adoption.
- * The integration of technology in dental practices is expanding.
Implications:
- * Increased adoption of chair-side CAD/CAM for fabricating aesthetic dental restorations.
- * Potential for improved efficiency and patient outcomes in dental practices.
- * CAD/CAM technology is poised to become a standard in restorative dentistry.