CAD CAM in CROWN and BRIDGES

The term CAD/CAM, which comes from machine-tool technology and stands for "Computer-Aided-Design / Computer-Aided-Manufacturing", designates the three-dimensional planning of a workpiece on the screen of a computer with subsequent automated production by a computer controlled machine tool. In 1971, Francois Duret introduced CAD-CAM technology to the field of dentistry. His idea was based upon the assumption that the technologies established in industry could be easily transferred to dentistry. ...