What is CAD-CAM Dentistry?

Authored by BharatKatarmal

 

 

Information and communication technologies have found their application in the healthcare sector also, including the frameworks of modern dentistry. CAD / CAM application in dentistry is the process by which is attained finished dental restoration through fine milling process of ready ceramic blocks. CAD / CAM is an acronym of English words Computer-Aided-Design (CAD) / Computer-Aided-Manufacture (CAM), respectively dental computer aided design and computer aided manufacture of used in dentistry to improve the design and creation of dental restorations, especially dental prostheses, including crowns, veneers, inlays and onlays, fixed bridges,dental implant restorations, dentures (removable or fixed), and orthodontic appliances.