Use of cad-cam in dentistry
Dr. Raj Kumar Singh
CAD/CAM in Dentistry
What is CAD-CAM in Dentistry
CAD/CAM stands for Computer-Aided Design and Computer-Aided Manufacturing. It is a technology that is used in dentistry to design and create dental restorations such as crowns, bridges, and inlays/Onlays. This technology uses digital images of the patient’s teeth or the patient’s dental impression and computer software to design and create the restoration, which is then milled in a milling machine or 3D printed.
Types of CAD/CAM in Dentistry
There are two main types of CAD-CAM in dentistry: CHAIRSIDE and LABORATORY SYSTEMS.
Chairside systems- are used in the dental office and involve taking digital images of the patient’s teeth and designing the restoration on a computer in the office. The restoration is then milled or 3D printed in the office and placed in the patient’s mouth the same day.
Laboratory systems- involve taking digital images of the patient’s teeth or dental impression and sending them to a dental lab, where the restoration is designed and created using computer software and milling or 3D printing technology.
Advantages of CAD/CAM in Dental Clinics
here are several advantages of using CAD-CAM technology in dental clinics,
Accuracy and precision in the design and creation of dental restorations
Less invasive and more comfortable for patients
Shorter treatment time, with many restorations able to be placed in a single visit
Natural-looking and long-lasting restorations
About Dr. Rajkumar Singh
Dr. Raj Kumar is a dentist based in Goregaon East, Mumbai managing his practice in Baghel’s dental world. If you are in need of dental restoration, contact Dr. Raj Kumar to learn more about how CAD/CAM technology can benefit your treatment.