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Computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) is revolutionizing dental restorations. This review focuses on advancements in resin composites for CAD/CAM, highlighting their benefits over ceramics.

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  • Dental Materials Science
  • Biomaterials Engineering
  • Restorative Dentistry

Background:

  • Digital dentistry, including computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM), has transformed indirect dental restoration fabrication.
  • Material development is crucial for advancing CAD/CAM applications in dentistry.
  • Key material classes for CAD/CAM include glass-ceramics/ceramics and resin composites.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent advancements in resin-composite materials specifically designed for CAD/CAM dental applications.
  • To compare the properties and benefits of resin composites against traditional glass-ceramics/ceramics in CAD/CAM restorations.
  • To discuss both commercially available and experimental resin-composite materials for CAD/CAM.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of recent research and development in dental materials for CAD/CAM.
  • Analysis of material properties, focusing on mechanical and esthetic characteristics.
  • Evaluation of machinability and intra-oral reparability of resin composites.

Main Results:

  • Resin composites offer distinct advantages in machinability and intra-oral reparability compared to glass-ceramics/ceramics.
  • Ongoing research focuses on enhancing mechanical and esthetic properties of resin composites for CAD/CAM.
  • Both commercial and experimental resin-composite materials are being developed for CAD/CAM restorations.

Conclusions:

  • Resin composites represent a significant and evolving material class for CAD/CAM dental restorations.
  • The unique advantages of resin composites warrant continued research and development for broader clinical adoption.
  • Material innovation in resin composites is key to expanding the capabilities of CAD/CAM dentistry.