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Review
. 2009 Jan;28(1):44-56.
doi: 10.4012/dmj.28.44.

A review of dental CAD/CAM: current status and future perspectives from 20 years of experience

Takashi Miyazaki  1 , Yasuhiro Hotta, Jun Kunii, Soichi Kuriyama, Yukimichi Tamaki
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A review of dental CAD/CAM: current status and future perspectives from 20 years of experience

Takashi Miyazaki et al. Dent Mater J. 2009 Jan.
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Abstract

In this article, we review the recent history of the development of dental CAD/CAM systems for the fabrication of crowns and fixed partial dentures (FPDs), based on our 20 years of experience in this field. The current status of commercial dental CAD/CAM systems developed around the world is evaluated, with particular focus on the field of ceramic crowns and FPDs. Finally, we discuss the future perspectives applicable to dental CAD/CAM. The use of dental CAD/CAM systems is promising not only in the field of crowns and FPDs but also in other fields of dentistry, even if the contribution is presently limited. CAD/CAM technology will contribute to patients' health and QOL in the aging society.

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