CAD/CAM Articles

• Milled Implant Abutments

  Lars M. Hansson, CDT, FICOI
  Inside Dental Technology - July/August 2013

  The dental technology industry as a whole is undergoing a paradigm shift, thus changing what we do and how we do it—all to the ultimate benefit of the patient.

• Digital Dentistry: Is It Right for Your Practice?

  Brent Fredrickson, DDS
  Inside Dentistry - August 2013

  Systems are available to meet every practice’s comfort level and budget

• The 2013 Tech Issue

  Roger P. Levin, DDS, Joel H. Berg, DDS, MS, Donald J. Coluzzi, DDS, Scott D. Benjamin, DDS, Lyndon F. Cooper, DDS, PhD, Dennis J. Fasbinder, DDS, ABGD, Allan G. Farman, BDS, PhD, MBA, DSc
  Inside Dentistry - July 2013

  Experts share insights on 7 key areas of dental technology

• Achieving Technical Excellence in the Initial Integration of CAD/CAM

  Stacie Rodriguez, RDAEF2, James W. Childress, DDS, Samer S. Alassaad, DDS
  Inside Dentistry - July 2013

  Blend traditional and digital impressioning for an easier transition

• Options in Dental Milling

  Chris Brown, BSEE
  Inside Dental Technology - June 2013

  What to consider when purchasing a milling machine

• Conservative Preparation Guidelines for CAD/CAM Restorations

  Dhaval Patel, DDS
  Compendium - June 2013

  Chairside CEREC® eliminates the need for conventional impression taking, temporary restorations, and multiple appointments. CAD/CAM scanning and design enables preparations within enamel and an ideal...

• Practical Advice for Incorporating CAD/CAM Into the Operatory

  Gregg A. Helvey, DDS
  Compendium - June 2013

  CAD/CAM technology can transform a dental practice. Learning the nuances of CAD/CAM, including the available restorative materials, can take time, but the investment can be well worth it.

• Scanning Hardware and Software Trends

  Robert Nazzal
  Inside Dental Technology - May 2013

  This article describes the current trends and new technology in the CAD scanning and software market.

• The Transition to Digital Dentistry

  Jackie Syrop
  Inside Dentistry - May 2013

  Digital impressioning systems have been around for decades, so why is their use not more widespread?

• An Introduction to 3D Printing and Laser Sintering

  Inside Dental Technology - April 2013

  The article introduces new technology in 3D printing and laser sintering.

• An Interview with Dr. Francois Duret

  Inside Dental Technology - March 2013

  This article provides insight and direction on where the industry is heading from the father of CAD/CAM technology.

• CAD/CAM Milled Titanium Bar Restorations

  Thomas Wade, CDT
  Inside Dental Technology - March 2013

  This article gives an overview of milled bar technology.

• Putting It Together: Integrating New Digital and Restorative Options

  Inside Dentistry - March 2013

  The strengths and weaknesses of popular ceramic restorative materials and today's technology

• Key Steps to Restorative Outcomes

  Inside Dentistry - March 2013

  Checklists for restorative workflow and success

• Digital Intraoral Impression Systems

  Todd R. Schoenbaum, DDS, FACD
  Inside Dental Technology - February 2013

  This article introduces digital intraoral impression systems and explains how the industry is shifting towards digital dentistry.