Benefits of CAD/CAM in a Dental Lab

Over many years, digital dental labs have been taking over the conventional system in dentistry and dentists are moving ahead with the trend by taking advantage of the opportunities provided by CAD/CAM technology to equip their lab with latest materials that will make work easier and highly efficient. With this method of producing dental restorations, you can now satisfy your patients' need for a stronger and durable prosthesis and work in a comfortable environment. Some of the benefits of dentistry CAD/CAM technology are mentioned below.

It Saves Time

Because CAD/CAM technology will capture and display your clients' tooth or teeth and gums in a 3D image system on a computer screen which is then sent to the lab, it enables you to work faster and get the perfect design of the digital dental restoration. It allows you to speed up the production of restorations between 2 to 5 days instead of 2 to 3 weeks required in the conventional procedure. In some cases, patients can have their restorations done on the same day of their first appointment.

The Final Restoration Can Be Predicted

With CAD/CAM technology in dentistry, you can predict the outcome of the restoration and how it will look on your patient. It allows your patients to have a remarkable experience to decide the type of restoration that fits their desired look. And without the traditional impression that requires several processes, it means your patients will experience a more convenient visit to have a dental restoration done in your office.

It Improves the Quality of Restoration

You will have a complete control over the process of designing a befitting restoration for your patients. Computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing will allow you to design and create a precise and accurate dental restoration, and to enhance your confidence in producing a restoration that fits well and last longer.

It Creates a Natural Appearance

CAD/CAM restoration is most preferred because it creates a natural appearance, because of the ceramic block which is not transparent but clear enough to permit light to pass through it. This is a close resemblance to enamel that fits well in the mouth and can be worn as posterior teeth. This technology produces dental restorations in a variety of shades, sizes, and colors.