Application of

CAD/CAM
Technology in
Dentistry
Fixed Prosthodontics
department
 Introduction
CAD/CAM (computer-aided design and computer-
aided manufacturing) refers to computer software
that is used to both design and manufacture
products.
This technology first adopted to automotive industry
and used to design automobile bodies, but now it is
spread to the other areas of the industry and one of
the major area is dentistry.
Concept of digital dentistry
All CAD/CAM systems consist of a computer aided design (CAD)
and computer aided manufacture (CAM) stage and the key stages
can broadly be summarized as the following:
1. Optical scanning that captures the intraoral or extra-oral condition
of the patient.
2. Use of software that can turn the captured images into a digital
model to upon which a dental prosthesis can be designed and
prepared for fabrication.
3. Instruction to devices that can facilitate the conversion of the
design into a product by way of 3D printing of milling depending
on the CAD/CAM system used.
 Uses of CAD/CAM in Dentistry
● It permits the dental restoration fabrication that includes
inlays, onlays, crowns, and bridges.
● It has also been used to make prosthetic, orthodontic
appliances.
● It uses computerized engineering to give an incredibly
precise and realistic finish to a product which would be very
difficult to manufacture.
● CAD/CAM dental technology allows dentist to take perfect
measurements and images and design the product to be
manufactured in short span of time.
Dental prosthesis manufactured using
CAD/ CAM

● Study models
● Fixed dental prosthesis
● Veneers
● Intra-coronal restoration
● Implant planning and fabrication
● Removable denture framework
● Orthodontic devices
When to Choose CAD/CAM
Dentistry?

Every tooth can be treated with a

CAD/CAM restoration. Dentist will
determine if a CAD/CAM restoration is
among the best treatment options for
each condition. With this new technology
we can get healthy, happy smile in less
time.
 Features of CAD/CAM Dental Equipment

 CAD CAM dental equipment helps to save images

on the computer for permanent treatment
records.
 It acts as educative platform for those dentists,
who struggled to explain the problem to their
patient in clear manner.
 With the help of this tool, dentists can easily
diagnose the exact problem of the patient.
 This CAD/CAM software also helpful to keep a
track of records from the first day of treatment.
 Features of CAD/CAM Dental Equipment

 Dentist can collect all the required information of the

patient with a single click on the computer.
 Patients also get printed images of the problem with the
help of this tool.
 It is useful to probe the hidden problems of mouth with
ease in minimum time frame.
The Benefits of CAD/CAM
Technology
If the CAD/CAM equipment is readily
available in the dental office, dentist
does not to create a molded impression
of teeth.
With the introduction of this technology
helps the technician to mill high strength
materials which provides strength
aesthetics.
A temporary restoration or a return visit
to the dental office for a permanent
restoration is no longer required.
Thank you