Restorative & rehabilitation
CAD/CAM restoration
Restorations designed and manufactured digitally from a scan of the tooth, without conventional impressions.
- Materials and technology
- Escaneo digital · Fresado de bloques cerámicos
What it involves
CAD/CAM stands for Computer-Aided Design / Computer-Aided Manufacturing.
The workflow is to scan, analyse, design and mill the piece from a ceramic block.
It allows a precise fit to the patient’s actual tooth structure and avoids conventional impression material.
Who it is for
- Inlays, crowns and partial restorations.
- Patients who find conventional impressions difficult to tolerate.
- Cases where reducing the number of appointments is useful.
How it works
- 1Preparation of the tooth.
- 2Digital scan of the area.
- 3Design of the restoration on the digital model.
- 4Milling of the piece from a ceramic block.
- 5Try-in, adjustment and cementation.
Aftercare
- Normal hygiene and regular check-ups.
- Avoid biting hard objects with the restored tooth.
- A night guard if you grind your teeth.
Frequently asked questions
What is the advantage over the conventional method?
The digital scan replaces conventional impression material and the design is made on a digital model, allowing a precise fit and potentially fewer appointments.
What material is used?
Dental ceramic, a non-metallic inorganic material milled from a block.
Is it suitable for every case?
Not for all. Suitability depends on how much tooth structure remains and the type of restoration needed; this is assessed at the consultation.
Is this the treatment you need?
In the consultation we review your case and explain the options.