Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Using copy milling technology in restorative dentistry

E A McLaren1

  • 1Graduate Prosthodontic Program, UCLA School of Dentistry, USA.

Dentistry Today
|March 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Flexural strength of a layered zirconia and porcelain dental all-ceramic system.

The Journal of prosthetic dentistry·2005
Same author

Photography in dentistry.

Journal of the California Dental Association·2002
Same author

Stratification: ancient art form applied to restorative dentistry.

Dentistry today·2001
Same author

Stone models without faces--Part II: An international interview. Clinical Perspectives. Interview by Douglas A. Terry.

Practical procedures & aesthetic dentistry : PPAD·2001
Same author

Restoring vertical dimension and facial harmony with the conservative use of fiber-reinforced composite resin.

Practical procedures & aesthetic dentistry : PPAD·2001
Same author

Glass-infiltrated zirconia/alumina-based ceramic for crowns and fixed partial dentures.

Practical periodontics and aesthetic dentistry : PPAD·2000
Same journal

Hypertension and the Dental Patient.

Dentistry today·2017
Same journal

Laser Troughing to Improve Scanning and Impressions.

Dentistry today·2017
Same journal

The Seven Deadly Sins of Traditional Class II Restorations.

Dentistry today·2017
Same journal

Aesthetics and Strength With One Restorative Material.

Dentistry today·2017
Same journal

Questions to Ask Prior to Root Canal Treatment.

Dentistry today·2017
Same journal

Screw-Retained Versus Cement-Retained Restorations: Aesthetic Zone Options.

Dentistry today·2017
See all related articles

A new copy milling technique enables precise fabrication of ceramic dental restorations like inlays, onlays, veneers, and crowns. This method utilizes improved porcelain blanks for accurate fitting and enhanced physical properties in dental prosthetics.

Area of Science:

  • Dental Materials Science
  • Biomaterials Engineering
  • Prosthodontics

Background:

  • Traditional methods for fabricating ceramic dental restorations can be technique-sensitive.
  • Existing materials may have limitations in physical properties and fit accuracy.
  • Advancements in digital dentistry offer potential for improved restorative workflows.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a novel technique for fabricating ceramic dental restorations using copy milling.
  • To evaluate the accuracy and material properties of restorations produced by this method.
  • To explore the applicability of the technique for various types of restorations.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a copy milling machine for fabricating restorations from premanufactured porcelain blanks.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Assessed the marginal gap accuracy of milled restorations, aiming for a 50-micron gap.
  • Incorporated new capabilities for milling In-Ceram and Spinell crowns from specific ceramic blocks.
  • Applied conventional veneering techniques for copings.

    • Main Results:

    • The copy milling technique achieved accurate fitting restorations with a marginal gap of 50 microns.
    • Premanufactured porcelain blanks demonstrated improved physical properties compared to conventional materials.
    • The system was expanded to mill In-Ceram and Spinell crowns, enhancing material options.
    • Successful veneering of copings was achieved using aluminous porcelain.

    Conclusions:

    • Copy milling offers a precise and reliable method for fabricating various ceramic dental restorations.
    • The use of advanced porcelain blanks and new milling capabilities improves material performance and versatility.
    • This technique represents a significant advancement in the digital fabrication of dental prosthetics.