Current state of development and perspectives of machine-based production methods for dental restorations
Mehl, A.; Hickel, R.
International Journal of Computerized Dentistry 2(1): 9-35
1999
ISSN/ISBN: 1463-4201 PMID: 11351454 Document Number: 509564
The rapid domination of practically all working processes by computer and automation technology has also changed dentistry in recent years. Especially in the automatic production methods for dental restorations, the high quality of the materials used and cost reduction have opened up new possibilities in therapy. In this survey article, the current state of analog and CAD/CAM systems, together with their development potential, is described and advantages and disadvantages are analyzed.