Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) offer advanced treatment options that can be more conservative, more biocompatible, and more convenient with less waiting time for the restoration to be completed, and may eliminate the need for a frustrating temporary restoration.
Using a special scanner, we take a digital impression without using traditional trays and putty material, improving patient comfort. The restoration(s) is then designed using advanced computer 3D technology that can analyze the interaction of the new restoration with your other teeth.
The restoration is then milled out of a solid piece of tooth-colored material. There are a variety of materials that can be milled in-office, most of which can match the strength of laboratory-produced restorations. In fact, many labs use similar technologies to produce their products. Advancements in materials and technology have provided many options for restorations that can both look great, provide sufficient strength and better longevity compared to other restorations, and reduce the need for multiple visits to the office.