The Design of Dental Prosthetics Using CAD/CAM
The design of dental prostheses requires precision because every mouth is different. For this reason, technologies such as CAD/CAM have emerged. In this article, we explain what it entails.
What is CAD/CAM?
CAD/CAM stands for computer-aided design and the subsequent manufacturing. The truth is that it has a variety of applications. It is used for industrial prototypes, but also in the healthcare field, specifically for the manufacture of dental prostheses.
CAD/CAM is a technology used in dental treatments with remarkable success. In recent years, it has emerged as a highly effective system due to the advantages it offers.
How to Apply CAD/CAM to Treatments
The fabrication of dental prostheses using CAD/CAM offers a number of advantages over other treatments. Among the many benefits, we highlight the following:
A very high degree of precision is achieved because the prosthesis is designed with the dimensions of the oral cavity in mind. The measurements of each mouth are different.
The quality of the prosthetics is improved. In the past, due to a lack of knowledge, prostheses were often implanted using inappropriate materials.
The treatment process is improved because waiting times and the number of procedures are minimized.
For all these reasons, computer-aided technologies will continue to be used in the future. We predict that their use will increase every year.
Improve Your Training
Dental training must also include knowledge of new techniques. Although traditional laboratories haven’t disappeared, the use of computers and printers for prosthesis fabrication has gained prominence in both absolute and relative terms.
This should come as no surprise, given that the current trend is to customize designs based on each patient’s needs.
At Inspiria, you’ll find all the training courses you need to stay up to date. We offer a specific course on new technologies in dental implants.
If you need to refresh your knowledge, this is an interesting option.
