CAD/CAM therapy is the process of capturing a three-dimensional (3D) optical copy of the teeth and using this data to design and mill restorations with millimetric precision via computer-controlled devices. Representing the pinnacle of "speed and accuracy" in modern dentistry, it ensures the production of crowns, inlays/onlays, and bridges with peak biocompatibility.
Treatment Process :
Digital Scanning (CAD-Input): Instead of uncomfortable physical molds, intraoral scanners capture a 3D map of the teeth in seconds, eliminating the gag reflex.
Virtual Design (CAD-Design): The dentist uses specialized software to simulate the tooth's shape, contact points, and occlusal balance in a digital environment.
Robotic Milling (CAM-Mill): The designed tooth is carved from a solid block of zirconia or ceramic by high-speed robotic arms within minutes.
Characterization & Sintering: To achieve a lifelike appearance, the restoration is stained and then fired in high-temperature furnaces to reach its final strength.
Final Placement: The digitally fabricated restoration, featuring a flawless fit, is permanently bonded to the patient's tooth during the same appointment.
Benefits and Advantages :
Single-Visit Delivery: Eliminates weeks of laboratory wait times; the duration between examination and final application is reduced to a single session.
Maximum Precision: Computer-aided manufacturing ensures microscopic accuracy at the restoration's margins, preventing future leaks or decay.
No Need for Temporaries: Since the treatment is completed instantly, patients do not have to wear temporary crowns or endure the sensitivity associated with them.
Premium Material Quality: Utilizing industrially standardized monolithic blocks provides exceptional fracture resistance and perfect light translucency.