What is CAD/CAM technology?

CAD stands for computer aided design, while CAM stands for computer-aided manufacturing. CAM/CAD technology is used in dentistry to produce bespoke restorations and orthodontic appliances.

Restorations

CAD/CAM technology is used to produce custom-made restorations, including:

• Crowns
• Dental bridges
• Veneers
• Inlays
• Onlays
• Dental implant restorations

Cerec is the most well-known form of CAD/CAM software, which allows dentists to design, manufacture and fit brand new restorations all in the same day.

What are the advantages of CAD/CAM technology?

CAD/CAM technology has numerous benefits, for both dentists and patients in Central Leeds:

• Decreased treatment time.
• Increased patient involvement.
• Increased control for the dentist.
• Increased accuracy.
• Fewer dental visits, which reduces the number of injections, which is particularly beneficial for nervous patients and those with a fear of needles and injections.
• Bespoke restorations.
• Reduced production costs.
• Increased convenience for the patient.