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1Grand Prairie, TX, USA. djpoticny@earthlink.net
Journal of the American Dental Association (1939)
|June 3, 2010
Summary
Computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) systems offer dentists enhanced speed and precision for high-quality dental restorations. Innovations make CAD/CAM feasible for most practices, improving workflow and patient care.
Area of Science:
- Dental Technology
- Restorative Dentistry
- Digital Dentistry
Background:
- Computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) technology in dentistry has seen 25 years of continuous evolution.
- Material enhancements have significantly improved the speed and precision of in-office dental restorations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an overview of the CEREC Acquisition Center (AC) with Bluecam system.
- To discuss the available materials for CAD/CAM dental restorations.
Main Methods:
- Review of the CEREC AC system (Sirona Dental Systems).
- Examination of hardware, software, and material advancements over 25 years.
Main Results:
- Substantial improvements have been made to all aspects of the CEREC AC system.
- The system's evolution supports high-quality, esthetic restorations for diverse dental applications.
Conclusions:
- Dentists can produce laboratory-grade restorations in-office with minimal workflow disruption.
- Innovations have made CAD/CAM technology accessible and practical for most dental practices.
