The full cycle of digitalization and automation in dental practice

Abstract

According to the literature, was made overview of the current state of development of CAD/CAM technology: the optical and mechanical scanners used, software, methods of implementing production technology, milling devices, materials used, features of dental preparation. The technology of full digitalization of dental restoration proposed by the authors is described in detail including all stages from computer-aided design to the production of dentures. The technique has been tested on 20 patients. The conclusions note the competitive advantages of the technology used and its existing disadvantages.