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CAD/CAM in dentistry.

E D Rekow1

  • 1University of Maryland, Baltimore College of Dental Surgery.

The Alpha Omegan
|January 1, 1991
PubMed
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Computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) systems are revolutionizing dentistry. These advanced dental technologies improve restoration quality, simplify production, and enable new material use.

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Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Biomaterials Science
  • Computer Science

Background:

  • Digital technologies, including computers and interactive graphics, have initiated significant advancements in dental practices.
  • Traditional dental restoration methods face limitations in quality, consistency, and material options.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the impact and potential of dental CAD/CAM systems in modern restorative dentistry.
  • To highlight how automation and new fabrication technologies are transforming dental material manipulation and restoration production.

Main Methods:

  • Review of advancements in dental computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) technologies.
  • Analysis of new fabrication techniques such as milling and electrical discharge machining (EDM).

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  • Evaluation of the integration of CAD/CAM systems within dental offices.

    • Main Results:

    • Dental CAD/CAM systems achieve quality comparable to traditional cast restorations.
    • Automation in CAD/CAM ensures consistent quality and simplifies the restoration fabrication process.
    • Emerging fabrication technologies enable the use of previously difficult or impossible materials.

    Conclusions:

    • Dental CAD/CAM systems represent a significant revolution in restorative dentistry.
    • In-office systems offer benefits like eliminating impressions and same-day restoration delivery.
    • These technologies expand possibilities for materials and procedures in dental restoration.