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What is CAD/CAM (Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing)?

CAD/CAM is a system used as an important digital technology in dentistry. This system refers to computer-aided design and manufacturing processes. CAD/CAM aims to utilize the advantages of digital technology in the design and production processes of dental restorations and prosthetic applications.

Where is it used?

1. Ceramic Crowns and Bridges:
 - CAD/CAM technology enables dentists to design and manufacture ceramic crowns and bridges using computer programs.
  - Patient-specific restorations can be designed and manufactured.

2. Inlay and Onlay Restorations:
  - Used to correct decayed or damaged areas on the inside of the tooth.
  - Inlays and onlays produced with CAD/CAM can be applied directly on the tooth.

3. Laminate Veneers:
  - Laminate veneers, which are thin porcelain veneers used for aesthetic corrections, can be designed and produced with CAD/CAM.
  - Aesthetic improvements can be achieved by making patient-specific designs.

4. Dental Implant Abutments:
  - Abutments used in implant treatments can be designed with CAD/CAM in accordance with the patient's oral structure.
  - They can be produced according to patient-specific features.

5. Prosthetic Restorations:
  - CAD/CAM technology is used to design and manufacture dentures and other prosthetic restorations.
  - It enables the rapid production of patient-specific prostheses.

6. Zirconium Crowns and Bridges:
  - Due to their high durability and aesthetic properties, zirconium restorations can be designed and manufactured with CAD/CAM.
  - Restorations with similar properties to natural teeth can be obtained.

7. Dental Veneers:
  - Dental veneers are used for aesthetic improvements and custom designs can be created with CAD/CAM.
  - It offers patient-specific color, form and size options.

Advantages of CAD/CAM Technology:

1. Fast and Precise Design:
  - Computer programs allow restorations to be designed quickly and precisely.

2. Personalized Restorations:
  - Patient-specific restorations can be designed and fabricated using digital data.

3. Correct Fit and Aesthetics:
  - Restorations designed with CAD/CAM provide an accurate fit and aesthetic.
  - Patient-specific color options and natural appearance can be achieved.

4. Minimal Tooth Preparation:
  - CAD/CAM technology allows for restorations that require minimal tooth preparation.

5. Patient Satisfaction and Comfort:
  - Fast production and accurate design increase patient satisfaction and ensure a comfortable treatment process.

CAD/CAM technology in dentistry offers many advantages over traditional methods by providing faster, more precise and patient-specific solutions using digital data.