Dental Problem

CAD/CAM Solution

M anufacturing

Though once a novelty for dental practice, the emergence of new technologies and techniques has allowed the fabrication of high quality all-ceramic crowns, veneers, inlays and onlays to be fabricated on-site by your dentist. 


Basically, an image of the tooth in need of repair is taken, computer software is used to correct the situation, and the restoration is milled from a block of solid porcelain. Akin to glazing pottery, the restoration is then stained and glazed to strengthen and beautify. The porcelain restoration is then bonded into place to help the patient achieve the beautiful smile they desire, often times without molds, temporaries or a second visit!

Download the ACCD custom presentation that illustrates CAD/CAM Dentistry usage in a dental practice setting. (3.8 MB)WHAT_IS_DENTAL_CAD_CAM_files/final%20ACCD%20CAD%20book%2010%2025%2009%20small.pdf

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The In-Office Process

Example of In-Office CAD/CAM

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BEFORE-broken front tooth

The software manipulation of the prepared broken tooth

Diamonds mill tooth from solid porcelain

Milled restoration

Stains and Glazes to customize porcelain

AFTER - CAD/CAM solution

In-Office CAD/CAM Equipment Examples

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(This case was completed the same day)

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  1. •    Metal Free

  2. •    Biocompatible

  3. •    Highly esthetic/beautiful

  4. •    Completed chairside, usually in just one office visit

  5. •    Minimally invasive, usually saving more healthy tooth structure through more conservative
          preparations

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