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Review
. 2023 Aug 17;14(8):431.
doi: 10.3390/jfb14080431.

Clinical Applications and Mechanical Properties of CAD-CAM Materials in Restorative and Prosthetic Dentistry: A Systematic Review

Imena Rexhepi  1   2 , Manlio Santilli  1   2 , Gianmaria D'Addazio  1   2 , Giuseppe Tafuri  1   2 , Eugenio Manciocchi  1   2 , Sergio Caputi  1   2 , Bruna Sinjari  1   2
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Clinical Applications and Mechanical Properties of CAD-CAM Materials in Restorative and Prosthetic Dentistry: A Systematic Review

Imena Rexhepi et al. J Funct Biomater. .

Abstract

Clinical outcomes of dental restorations depend primarily on the choice of materials used, and nowadays, dental CAD-CAM (Computer-Aided Design Computer-Aided Manufacturing) materials have strongly changed daily clinical practice. The aim of this systematic review is to analyze CAD-CAM dental materials according to their mechanical properties and in relation to their clinical applications. A literature review was performed on PubMed, Scopus, Web of Knowledge, and the Cochrane Library. Articles addressing at least one of the following topics regarding dental materials for CAD-CAM systems: manufacturers, mechanical features, materials' composition, optical properties, clinical indications, and/or outcomes were included in the review. A flowchart was performed as described in the PRISMA guidelines. Among the 564 articles found, 63 were analyzed and evaluated. Within the limitations of this systematic review, it can be concluded that CAD-CAM materials present a wide range of clinical applications due to their improved mechanical properties. Specifically, in addition to materials that have been in use for a long time (such as feldspathic ceramics), resin block composites can also be used for permanent restorations.

Keywords: CAD-CAM materials; digital dentistry; prosthodontics.

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The authors declare no conflict of interest.

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Classification of CAD-CAD materials based on their composition in dentistry.
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The flow diagram reports the decisions the review team took as they assessed citations for possible inclusion in the review. The search flowchart is described in the PRISMA guidelines. Caption: (n = number of records).
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