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Chairside multi-unit restoration of a quadrant using the new Cerec 3D software
A Ender1, K Wiedhahn, W H Mörmann
1Division for Aesthetic and Computerized Restorations, Center for Dental and Oral Medicine and Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Zurich, Switzerland. andreas.ender@zzmk.unizh.ch
International Journal of Computerized Dentistry
|July 4, 2003
Summary
The new Cerec 3D software streamlines dental restorations, enabling the design and placement of multiple crowns and inlays in a single appointment. This digital workflow significantly improves efficiency for complex dental procedures.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Digital Dentistry
- CAD/CAM Technology
Background:
- Traditional dental restoration workflows can be time-consuming, often requiring multiple patient visits.
- Producing multiple restorations, such as inlays, partial, and full crowns, presents unique challenges in achieving accurate fit and occlusion.
Observation:
- The Cerec 3D design software allows for the acquisition and digital display of an entire dental quadrant using overlapping optical impressions.
- This creates a comprehensive digital working model of all tooth preparations within the quadrant.
Findings:
- Restorations can be individually designed and virtually inserted into the digital model.
- Virtual insertion facilitates precise design of proximal contacts with adjacent teeth.
- The software enables the final design, milling, and insertion of all restorations within a single clinical session.
Implications:
- This digital approach offers a significant rationalization effect in dental practice.
- It enhances the efficiency and predictability of producing multiple ceramic restorations.
- The technology supports same-day dentistry for complex restorative cases.