Digital Dentistry

Advanced digital technology is rapidly changing the world, as well as transforming the dental profession. It is a misnomer to call it CAD/CAM technology. Digital dentistry is the involvement of computer-based tools during the diagnosis and treatment of patients.The advancement in digital dentistry ranges from the first operational phase which includes digital scanners and CBCT to digital photography for treatment planning. The processing software is then used for converting the analog data into digital data and for designing/planning the restorations. The models designed are then physically produced with different manufacturing and prototyping tools such as milling machines and 3D printers.