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CAD/CAM

*Uses: The technology which is used in both the dental laboratory and the
dental office , can be applied to :
1- inlays
2- onlays
3- veneers
4- crowns
5- fixed partial dentures
6- implant abutments
7- even full-mouth reconstruction CAD/CAM is also being used in orthodontics.

References
Gary Davidowtiz , philip G.Kotick
pages:559-570
2011
Publishers : Elsevier Bv
DOI:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0011853211000255?via
%3Dihub
*The three main components and the way to used each one:
1-Data capture or scanning to obtain the oral information : inraoral capture
this method uses 3D optical systems for capturing single components
anatomy some examples are:
A - Interferometrie moire .
B - Laser scan .
C - Color coding (such as cerec(8) and Evolution 4D .
2-CAD for the geometric design of the restoration these CAD systems have
same simple functions to change the restauration geometry.
3-CAM to manufacture the restoration .CAM systems use computer-ossisted
information to shape a physical object , using subtract methods (that
removes material from a starting block to obtain in the desired shapes) or
using additive methods , used in the rapid prototyping ,increasingly used in
CAD/CAM oral technology prosthetic abutments.

References :

• Priest G.virtual-designed and computer-milled implant abut ments . Oral


maxillofac surg .
• 2005 ; 63:22-32
DOI :
http://medicinaoral.com/medoralfree01/v14i3/medoralv14i3p141.pdf?fbclid=Iw
AR2-oNglw1DEPO1flQN06pqhiu5cP44bp9ns8Y6CKqozm_KdigKvRDiHjIA
*Steps to manufacture removable dentures using CAD CAM:

1 - Clinical condition : For the primary casts, conventional impressions using alginate
(Alginoplast, regular set; Heraeus Kulzer GmbH) were made for subsequent scanning
and digital designed special trays (first clinical appointment). The correct path of
insertion and the extension and width of the trays were designed and managed within
the PDC software. The trays were manufactured with rapid prototyping process
(ProJet MP 3500, 3D Systems Inc) .
2 - Special trays manufactured by rapid prototyping : Once the definitive impressions
( Impregum Penta; 3M ESPE) of the maxilla and mandible were completed with the 3D
printed special trays (second clinical appointment), the secondary casts were
fabricated, which then are scanned for the digital design of the occlusal rims .
3 - Digital design of the occlusal rims : The third clinical appointment is dedicated to
adjusting the occlusion rims and recording the clinical data following the basic
protocol for removable dentures , like the vertical dimension occlusion , smile line,
position of the canines , and the midline . When the occlusion rims were articulated
properly, the MMR Was registered with bite registration material.
4 - Record of the maxillomandibular relation : Scanned for the digital design of teeth
and gingival tissues . The scan of the MMR was made in two steps : first , the casts
were mounted on an articulator (Artex , Amann Girrbach) and then the casts were
scanned separately with an optical Scanner ( IScan d104i Imetric 3D Scanning
Systems), and with a precalibrated device the MMR was transferred to a STL file.
5 - Digital design of the teeth : Following the PDC workflow, tooth selection and
arrangement can be accomplished by using the the adjusted occlusion rims for
appropriate lip support and optimal aesthetics.
6 - First prototype :The first prototype is then 3D printed (ProJet MP 3500, 3D
Systems Inc) for the patient's trial setup. After making proper adjustments to the RP
clinical setup, occlusal landmarks can be validated (fourth clinical data on
appointment). Adjustments were necessary on the plane of occlusion and the MMR.
Final adjustments can be made if necessary.
7 - Bite record after the primary changes on the occlusion plane : After the clinician
has verified the occlusal data and patient acceptance has been established .
8 - Second prototype : the final prosthesis can be sent for milling and are ready be
issued . The base of the denture is ready to be by milling (PMMA) information
provided by the CAD software. Milling will provide individual sockets for each tooth.
9 – Denture bases : The conventional denture teeth manufactured poly(methyl
methacrylate) block with the (Heraeus were modified according to the individual
clinical situation. For that purpose, they were mounted in a special device and had
their basal surfaces milled according to prior computation. The teeth were bonded in
the milled sockets of the denture base by mechanic retention done in the milling of
the denture tooth (each tooth was milled according to its respective socket on the
denture base with additional physical retention), and also chemical bonding was
obtained by acrylic and monomer activation. Denture base was stained with Heraeus
Kulzer Pala cre-active Stains. The complete denture was polished and delivered .
10 – Clinical photos of the final denture : No adjustments were made in the delivery
of the denture, nor was any follow- up necessary, demonstrating the accuracy of the
technique (the final denture was a precise replica of the trial, which was approved by
the clinician and the patient).

References:
M.Bilgin , E.Baytaroglu , A.Erdem , E.Dilber
A review of computer-aided design /computer-aided manufacture techhniques for
removable denture fabrication European Journal of Dentistry.
2016
Pp: 286 -291

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