Today, with the development of dentistry technology, traditional methods are gradually being replaced by digital dentistry. The use of computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM) systems in dentistry provides great convenience to both physicians and patients. CAD/CAM systems have many advantages compared to routinely used traditional methods. These devices make it possible to make dental veneers in a short period of time, such as 1-2 hours, using highly aesthetic materials.
Another advantage of these systems is that during the measurement phase, they are used with the help of special intraoral scanners instead of impression materials that can cause nausea in patients. It is the use of digital measurements taken from the patient's mouth. After the obtained digital measurements are transferred to the computer in three dimensions, the design of the restoration to be made is completed on the computer and the design is transferred to the engraving device. The restoration, which is obtained from special blocks in the scraping device within minutes, is ready to be glued in the mouth after the process is completed.
CAD/CAMsystems provide a great advantage, especially in patients with nausea reflexes. Thanks to these systems, patients with nausea reflexes can now go to the dentist with peace of mind and have their dentures made in a single session. For people with dentist phobia, shortening the time spent in the chair and preparing the veneers in a single session provides great benefits to patients in overcoming their fears. In addition, the compatibility of restorations made with computer-aided systems to the teeth is much higher. This extends the life of the restoration in the long run.
With the help of computer-aided systems, not only veneers but also laminates, known as leaf porcelain, are produced. In addition, in patients who complain of food getting stuck between the teeth due to old fillings, ideal contact points on the teeth are created on the computer and thus the complaints of food getting stuck are put to an end, thanks to the restorations we call inlay-onlay designed using these systems.
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