The Application of CAD/CAM Technology in Dentistry

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Application of CAD/CAM Technology in Dentistry

• By Andrew Taylor

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What is CAD/CAM?

• CAD/CAM (computer-aided design and computer-aided
  manufacturing) refers to computer software that
  is used to both design and manufacture products.
• This technology first adopted to automotive
  industry and used to design automobile bodies,
  but now it is spread to the other areas of the
  industry and one of the major area is dentistry.

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Uses of CAD/CAM in Dentistry

• It permits the dental restoration fabrication
  that includes inlays, onlays, crowns, and
  bridges.
• It has also been used to make prosthetic,
  orthodontic appliances.
• It uses computerized engineering to give an
  incredibly precise and realistic finish to a
  product which would be very difficult to
  manufacture.

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Contd

• CAD/CAM dental technology allows dentist to take
  perfect measurements and images and design the
  product to be manufactured in short span of time.

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When to Choose CAD/CAM Dentistry?

• Every tooth can be treated with a CAD/CAM
  restoration. Your dentist will determine if a
  CAD/CAM restoration is among the best treatment
  options for your condition. Talk to your dentist
  to see if it is best solution for restoring your
  smile. With this new technology you can get
  healthy, happy smile in less time.

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Features of CAD/CAM Dental Equipment

• CAD CAM dental equipment helps to save images on
  the computer for permanent treatment records.
• It acts as educative platform for those dentists,
  who struggled to explain the problem to their
  patient in clear manner.
• With the help of this tool, dentists can easily
  diagnose the exact problem of the patient.

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• This CAD/CAM software also helpful to keep a
  track of records from the first day of treatment.
• Dentist can collect all the required information
  of the patient with a single click on the
  computer.
• Patients also get printed images of the problem
  with the help of this tool.
• It is useful to probe the hidden problems of your
  mouth with ease in minimum time frame.

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The Benefits of CAD/CAM Technology

• If the CAD/CAM equipment is readily available in
  the dental office, your dentist does not to
  create a molded impression of your teeth.
• With the introduction of this technology helps
  the technician to mill high strength materials
  which provides strength aesthetics.
• A temporary restoration or a return visit to the
  dental office for a permanent restoration is no
  longer required.

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The Cost of CAD/CAM Technology

• The cost of restoration fabricated with CAD/CAM
  technology depends on several factors which
  includes
• The restoration type
• The cosmetic requirements
• The type of dental insurance you have
• The choice of material for the tooth replica
• The location of dental specialist

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Conclusion

• Now the CAD/CAM technology is core part of
  dentistry. All ceramic restorations including
  those fabricated using CAD/CAM technology tend to
  be expensive restoration solution but, research
  suggests that todays milled CAD/CAM restorations
  are more stronger and tougher than those milled
  from earlier materials and are less likely to
  fracture. Hence day by day it is gaining more
  popularity.

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References

• http//www.yourdentistryguide.com/cad-cam-tech/
• http//www.daltechsystems.com/
• http//ezinearticles.com/?Application-of-CAD/CAM-T
  echnology-in-Dentistryid3654050

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