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Digital dental restoration is another new benefit of CAD/CAM technology. Basically, the days of handmade prosthetics, with all the instances and opportunities for human (and crafting) error have been improved upon. Computer-aided manufacturing is the process by which lab technicians actually design…
2024/12/12 17:22
Historically, CAD/CAM has been woefully underutilized within the dental industry. This is true for several reasons.For one thing, dentistry is a field steeped in tradition and often resistant to change, especially radical transformation. For another, many dentists and other dental professionals…
2024/12/10 16:06
One of the most dramatic transformations in the dental industry has been the embrace of modernized computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) dentistry. Today, innovative dental offices can leverage these advancements in dentistry technologies to make the tooth restoration…
2024/12/02 15:26
3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, has significantly transformed various industries by allowing complex designs to be created with precision and efficiency. Among the various materials used in 3D printing, cobalt chrome (CoCr) stands out due to its exceptional properties and diverse…
2024/11/27 15:55
A crown is a general term for a dental restoration that completely covers or surrounds a tooth or dental implant and it is typically placed on a tooth using dental cement. Crowns can be made out of numerous materials, which are usually fabricated using out-of-mouth method. Crowns are frequently…
2024/11/25 16:47
Since this is a highly personalized treatment, some may take a year or two, or some individuals wrap up their treatment within a few months. Here are some factors that affect the timeline:1. Crowded TeethThe extent and complexity of the crowding are primary factors in determining how long the…
2024/11/20 15:56
Artificial Intelligence (AI)The term “artificial intelligence” is typically associated with robots. AI refers to the process of using technology to create a machine or software that can essentially mimic human intelligence and execute specified activities. How is it playing out in dentistry, you…
2024/11/15 14:45
X-rays are still widely used by dental professionals for many routine and complicated procedures. With that said, traditional x-rays are slow, expensive, and rely on film processing. The process of physically storing and sharing the copies is not very convenient either.Direct digital radiography is…
2024/11/12 16:32
If you’ve ever considered the possibility of fabricating dental bridges and crowns in-house, the cost of laboratory equipment to do so alone is $100,000 or more. Then there’s the matter of hiring and retaining a skilled dental technician to operate that equipment. Compare this to the one-time cost…
2024/11/07 15:17
Create an Orthodontic ModelForget about having your patients bite down on that gross, gooey clay so it could harden into the mold you need to design their Invisalign/braces. With the 3D printer, just scan the teeth, design the appliance you need according to your unique specifications, and print…
2024/11/05 13:46
Three-dimensional printing or additive manufacturing (AM) is a process of manufacturing any desired object, layer-by-layer, using a digital design file or 3D digital data set. The objects made using this technology are designed in a computer-aided design software (CAD). The device that converts the…
2024/11/01 16:05
Intraoral scanners are handheld devices that can create digital impressions of oral cavities and teeth. One unit is made up of the software, a computer, and a handheld camera wand. The tiny wand is connected to a small computer operating custom software that processes the digital data recorded by…
2024/10/30 13:58