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Computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) are vital in modern dentistry. These digital technologies improve treatment predictability, esthetics, and accuracy for dental restorations.

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Area of Science:

Dentistry
Digital Technology
Materials Science

Background:

Computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) are increasingly integral to dental practices.
Digital scanning, restoration design, and fabrication are transforming dental workflows.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the essential role of CAD/CAM and digital scanning in contemporary dentistry.
To underscore the benefits of digital impression scanning, restoration design, and manufacturing.

Main Methods:

Review of current CAD/CAM and digital scanning technologies in dentistry.
Analysis of the impact of digital workflows on treatment outcomes.

Main Results:

Digital impression scanning, restoration design, and manufacturing enhance treatment predictability.
These technologies achieve high-level esthetics and functional accuracy.
A variety of materials can be utilized with digital workflows.

Conclusions:

CAD/CAM and digital scanning are indispensable tools in modern dentistry.
Digital workflows offer significant advantages in esthetics, function, and predictability.