CAD/CAM Dentistry
CAD/CAM dentistry refers to using Computer-Aided Design and Computer-Aided Manufacturing technology to design and fabricate dental restorations digitally, replacing traditional manual methods.
CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design / Computer-Aided Manufacturing) has become the backbone of modern dental laboratories. The technology encompasses:
**CAD — Design Phase:** - Digital scanning of teeth or impressions - 3D modeling of restorations in specialized software - Virtual articulation and margin design - Automated design suggestions with AI assistance
**CAM — Manufacturing Phase:** - 3D printing (additive manufacturing) - CNC milling (subtractive manufacturing) - Combined workflows for different materials
**Benefits for dental labs:** - Higher precision and consistency - Faster turnaround times - Better material utilization - Digital archive of all designs - Easy modification and remake
Dentaron supports the CAD/CAM workflow by managing the digital file pipeline — from STL reception through pricing and production queue management, with built-in 3D file preview.
Related: stl-file, 3d-printing-dentistry, intraoral-scanner, zirconia