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What is CAD-CAM in Dentistry?

Understanding CAD-CAM Technology in Dentistry: How It Works and Its Benefits

 

CAD-CAM in dentistry stands for Computer-Aided Design and Computer-Aided Manufacturing. This technology is used to design and create dental restorations, such as crowns, veneers, inlays, onlays, bridges, dentures, and implant-supported prostheses.

How it works:

  1. Scanning: The dentist uses an intraoral scanner to create a 3D digital model of the patient’s teeth and gums.
  2. Designing: Using CAD software, the dentist or technician designs the restoration based on the 3D model.
  3. Manufacturing: The design is sent to a milling machine or 3D printer, which fabricates the restoration from materials like ceramics, zirconia, or resins.

Benefits of CAD/CAM in Dentistry:

  • Precision: Provides highly accurate and well-fitting restorations.
  • Efficiency: Reduces the time needed for creating and fitting restorations, often allowing for same-day procedures.
  • Customisation: Enables personalized restorations tailored to the patient’s specific dental anatomy.