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Dennis Fasbinder¹

¹University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.

Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry (Jamesburg, N.J. : 1995)

|October 4, 2012

Summary

Digital dental systems offer benefits, but mastering the learning curve is crucial for well-fitting restorations. Traditional skills like soft-tissue management remain essential for accurate digital impressions.

Area of Science:

Dentistry
Digital Dentistry
Restorative Dentistry

Background:

Dental practices are increasingly adopting digital systems.
Digital workflows offer potential benefits for creating restorations.
Successful implementation requires overcoming a learning curve.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe current digital impression and CAD/CAM systems.
To highlight the importance of traditional skills in digital workflows.
To guide dental teams in maximizing the advantages of digital technology.

Main Methods:

Review of current digital impression systems, including cameras and scanners.
Description of chairside CAD/CAM systems and associated software.
Emphasis on the integration of traditional dental techniques with digital tools.

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Main Results:

Digital systems encompass various technologies like scanners and CAD/CAM software.
Accurate digital impressions depend on mastering the technology.
Traditional skills are indispensable for optimal results with digital systems.

Conclusions:

Mastering the learning curve of digital systems is key to their benefits.
Traditional dental skills remain fundamental for successful digital impression capture.
A combination of digital technology and traditional expertise ensures well-fitting restorations.