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The use of CAD/CAM in dentistry

Gary Davidowitz, +1 more
- 01 Jul 2011 - 
- Vol. 55, Iss: 3, pp 559-570
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The history of CAD/CAM in dentistry is discussed, the advantages and disadvantages are described, the main products available, how to incorporate the new technology into your practice, and the future applications are addressed.
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This article is published in Dental Clinics of North America.The article was published on 2011-07-01. It has received 299 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: CEREC & Dental Abutments.

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Fabricating complete dentures with CAD/CAM technology

TL;DR: The step-by-step method necessary to obtain impressions, maxillomandibular relation records, and anterior tooth position with an anatomic measuring device is described, which allows the generation of a virtual denture, which is milled to exact specifications without the use of conventional stone casts, flasking, or processing techniques.
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Optical properties of CAD-CAM ceramic systems.

TL;DR: The microstructure of CAD-CAM ceramic systems influenced the optical properties and it was showed that other optical properties influence on the natural appearance of dental ceramics.
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Mechanical and optical properties of monolithic CAD-CAM restorative materials.

TL;DR: Zirconia‐reinforced glass‐ceramic revealed higher mean translucency and biaxial flexural strength than resin nanoceramic, feldspathic ceramic, lithium disilicate ceramic, and dual‐network ceramic.
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Intraoral scan bodies in implant dentistry: A systematic review

TL;DR: Intraoral scan body (ISB) design is highly variable and its role in the digital workflow and accuracy of digital scans is not well understood, so efforts should be made by clinicians to identify an optimal ISB design in relation to the specific intraoral scanning technology being used.
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The Current State of Chairside Digital Dentistry and Materials.

TL;DR: The material range available for chairside digital dentistry is broad and includes polymethyl methacrylates, composite resins, and a large variety of ceramics.
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CAD-CAM in dentistry

TL;DR: In this paper, the CAD-CAM has been applied in the clinical practice of dentistry for the purpose of producing complete crowns, inlays, and onlays as well as fixed prostheses from various materials.
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The evolution of the CEREC system

TL;DR: It appears that the CEREC CAD/CAM concept is becoming a significant part of dentistry, with sound knowledge of adhesive bonding and diligent planning essential for the successful integration of CAD/cAM into clinical dental offices.
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CAD/CAM imaging in dentistry.

TL;DR: CAD/CAM (computer-assisted design/computer assisted manufacturing) will improve versatility, accuracy, and cost effectiveness and will be a part of routine dental practice by the beginning of the 21st century.
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