Chairside CAD/CAM Restorations

Abstract

Dentistry has experienced dramatic transformations in the last 10 years once digital technologies have revolutionized the entire operational flow. From simple crowns and inlays, almost the entire range of fixed and removable prosthetic restorations on natural teeth or implants can now be made using CAD/CAM technology. The evolution of these systems has led to the need for a change in the mentality. Moving from analog to digital for these technologies involves equipment costs, software, and training time. For a dentist, the first step in CAD/CAM technology is to purchase an intraoral scanner and move to the digital impression. Then it will transmit the information (the. STL file) to a laboratory that will take over the design and milling task. However, if he wants to invest more, he will be able to make the final restoration with chairside CAD/CAM systems, without involving the dental technician.