Question

Write a review on CAD CAM and its applications to dentistry.

Answer 1

CAD/CAM IN DENTISTRY

CAD/CAM (computer-aided design as well as  computer-aided manufacturing) in dentistry is mainly used to improve the design and new creations of dental restorations including bridges , inlays and onlays, fixed dental prostheses, bridges, veneers, prosthesis, dental implant,crown lays,  dentures removal and fixation and advanced orthodontic appliances. The main aim of this is to decrease the cost and making affordable restorations and appliances. The specific field of dentistry is very expensive while comparing with other medical field .

Applications of CAF/CAM

1.CAD / CAM technology helps to  create a two-dimensional and three-dimensional models and their materialization is fully controlled by machines.

2. It helps  to do more efficiently, decreaae costs, increase user/ client satisfaction and ultimately achieve profits with the use of  modern information technology in the day to day practice.

3. In the field of prosthetic there is a specialized clinic with well equipped software, inventory control, hardware such as the use of lasers in cosmetic dentistry or intraoral scanning, is doing with the help of CAD / CAM technology

4. After the extraction of any pathological altered tooth structure, the restoration will be most similar to the original of a natural tooth with the help of this application .

5. This application can be  applied in the field of  ceramic blocks and it can be applied  very quick, but also very accurate restoration, in the forms of inlays, onlays, bridges and crowns.

ADVANTAGES ;-

1. User-Friendly Operation is one of its advantage

2. Single-Visit Treatment is another advantage

3. Digital Impressions

4. Increase in Revenue

5. Accelerated Practice Growth is also an advantage of them

6. No apecific Patient Surprises

7. Improvement in the Patient Safety

8. Natural Restoration of the Shades

9. The Restorations will last longer

10. Greater in appreciation in treatment

In the introduction of CAD CAM has changed the concept of modern world dentistry. Different specialties of dentistry are become  successfully benefited and depending on this application. In the field of  orthodontics or prosthodontics it is unavoidable and provides good patient satisfaction and outcome.