What is a milling machine used for in dentistry?

  In dentistry, a milling machine is typically used to create dental restorations such as crowns, bridges, and inlays/onlays. 

  These machines use computer-aided design (CAD) software to create a 3D model of the desired dental restoration, which is then milled out of a solid block of ceramic or composite resin. The milling machine can precisely and accurately carve the restoration based on the digital design, resulting in a highly accurate final product that is custom fit to the patient's mouth.