Computerized technology for restorative dentistry

Abstract

Computers have had a meaningful impact on the dental office and dental practice leading to significant changes in communication, financial accounting, and administrative functions. Computerized systems have more recently generated increasing diversity of application for the delivery of patient treatment. Digital impression systems and chairside CAD/CAM systems offer opportunities to integrate digital impressions and full contour restorations in the dental office. Systems rely on single image and video cameras to record the digital file that is the foundation for an accurate outcome. This article presents key aspects of computerized technology using the CAD/CAM process.