CAD/CAM in Dentistry
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CAD/CAM Technology in Dentistry
Only recently, computer-aided manufacturing has enabled this material to be processed so precisely that it can be used for dental restorations. And that technology has progressed to the point where zirconium oxide can be milled to tolerances of 20 microns, about half the thickness of a human hair. This precision means that when the restoration is cemented in your mouth, the cement line, which is the weakest link in any crown or bridge, is so thin that you end up with a very long-lasting and reliable restoration.
The technology for the Zeno crowns that Dr. Chal uses for his patients is so sophisticated, that it is subject to embargo in that it cannot be shipped to enemies of the country.
| CAD CAD stands for Computer Aided Design. The individual restoration is designed with the help of sophisticated computer technology, using what could be termed an "electronic drawing board." An image of the CAD computer screen is shown on the right. |
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| CAM CAM stands for Computer Aided Manufacture. Your ZENO restoration is manufactured by the most accurate and precise hi-tech milling machine, similar to what is used in the aerospace industry and shown on the right. |
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