Contemporary Evidence of CAD-CAM in Dentistry: A Systematic Review

Abstract

In this systematic review, we compare the quality and accuracy of computer-aided design (CAD)/computeraided manufacturing (CAM) techniques currently employed in dentistry with those of traditional materials. Published literature on the study topic was searched in the online MEDLINE, PsycINFO, PubMed, and Cochrane library databases and the database of Indian Council of Medical Research. For this systematic review, the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) framework was applied for the assessment of studies fit for investigation. Of the total 103 papers searched, 54 underwent indepth evaluation. Using criteria for what to include and what to leave out, we chose research that was relevant to our review and narrowed it down to 14 papers that met the review's guidelines. According to our findings and the analysis of the chosen articles, the prospects and current advances of CAD/CAM technology are fascinating and are revolutionizing the field of dentistry. Even though researchers are excited, it is important to make sure that different materials have been tested and looked at well enough before making firm claims and choices to replace materials that have been made in the past. Based on previous research, it has been determined that the CAD/CAM methodology used in the dental field is the most popular method at the moment since it is quick, simple, and efficient. Since there are different kinds of CAD/CAM systems, it is very important to choose the right one and come up with a good plan for treating a patient.

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“…Subsequently, it enables the layer-by-layer construction of a model that replicates nearly every form of the external and internal anatomical structure in accordance with the 3D input. To construct the end object, subtractive and additive International Journal of Dental Materials 2023 ; 5 ( 1 ) manufacturing are used [6,7]. Additive manufacturing is a relatively new technology consisting of a computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) workflow, which allows the substitution of many materials with digital data.…”

“…Dentistry has witnessed many new path-breaking innovations, which have changed the face of diagnosis and treatment planning all the while to date. The world is going digital vis-a-vis dentistry [1]. The technological swag being carried out over the years is truly revolutionizing the way dentistry is practiced and how dental laboratories are fabricating the appliances [2].…”

3D-Printed Overlay Template for Diagnosis and Planning Complete Arch Implant Prostheses

“…In this study, a total of 692 dental implants were placed in 72 maxillae and 101 mandibles; a cumulative survival rate of 97.51% for the maxilla and 96.91% for the mandible after 15 years was reported, and the authors concluded that complete arch implant prostheses should be considered a viable treatment for the maxilla and mandible [ 18 ]. Factors such as improvements in implant surfaces [ 19 ], surgical planning protocols [ 5 ], and manufacturing technologies have contributed to these elevated survival rates [ 20 , 21 , 22 ].…”

“…Contemporary computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) systems permit manufacturing objects with complex geometries accurately; for this reason, these technologies have been used in different fields such as engineering, medicine, and dentistry for decades [ 20 , 21 , 23 ]. Digital imaging and data acquisition technologies such as cone-beam computerized tomography (CBCT) and three-dimensional (3D) scanning are commonly used in combination to create the reference file that will be imported into the CAD software, and depending on how the desired object is fabricated, the CAM component can be additive or subtractive [ 21 ].…”

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“…La práctica odontológica ha evolucionado en los últimos años gracias a la introducción de nuevas tecnologías, como lo es la tecnología CAD-CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), responsable del cambio sustancial que ha sufrido la forma en que se diseñan y fabrican prótesis dentales, generando mejoras importantes en los procesos clínicos en el campo de la odontología, ya que es un método rápido, simple y eficiente (1).…”