CAD/CAM technology is software that is used to make complex restorations faster, more efficient, and even more precise. CAD/CAM dentistry can be used for a wide range of restorative dental services, including inlays, onlays, crowns, veneers, bridges, dentures, and other restorative methods.
Computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) have truly revolutionized the world of dentistry and have become increasingly popular over the past 20 years. Using CAD/CAM technology, allows us to replace bridges, implants, and dental crowns in just one visit.
Dr. Madelyne Salo is a skilled dentist who specializes in CAD/CAM dentistry in Los Angeles. If you are considering restorative dentistry that is quicker than ever, efficient, and non-invasive, then CAD/CAM dentistry may be ideal for you. Contact our office today to schedule an appointment and learn if you are an ideal candidate for this method of dentistry.
What is the Process Like?
Step 1:
First, our team will prepare your mouth for the procedure by removing any decay and/or pieces of the tooth that are structurally unstable.
Step 2:
Next, a scanner is used to create 3D images of the teeth and gums, which are custom images that allow us to achieve a highly accurate dental impression. This highly accurate dental impression also allows us to see more details in much less time. Once this is done, this will allow our team to determine any abnormalities or complications, which will result in a much smoother experience.
Prior to CAD/CAM technology, patients would have to bite down on a piece of pink impression putty, which was not only uncomfortable for many patients but also triggered a gag reflex. Using the scanner that we use now, it does not cause any discomfort, as it is done with a very slim device, resulting in quick, efficient, and accurate dental impressions.
Step 3:
The next step involves the CAD technology, which designs the final restoration.
Step 4:
Before CAD/CAM technology, patients would often have to wait weeks for a lab to create the dental restoration. However, with CAD/CAM technology, it allows us to create a crown or bridge in just one appointment, making the process much less time-consuming.
In addition, we are able to create veneers, inlays, onlays, and any posts or abutments for dental implants, making the restorative process for your smile more seamless than ever before.
Step 5:
Once the restoration is completed, our team will stain and/or glaze the finished product prior to being polished.
Step 6:
Finally, the restoration is completed and can be permanently placed in your mouth, allowing you to leave our office with a brand new, beautiful smile in just one appointment.
Contrary to other dated procedures used in the world of dentistry, CAD/CAM technology has made it easier than ever for patients to receive the restorative procedures they need in a single appointment without ever compromising quality, efficiency, and stellar results.
Benefits of CAD/CAM Technology
There are many great benefits of CAD/CAM dentistry in Los Angeles, including but not limited to:
- The restoration process is done in just one appointment
- The restoration materials are much more durable
- The digital impressions are done quickly, efficiently, and are non-invasive
- You do not have to wait a couple of weeks for the dental labs to create the impression, as everything can be done in-office
- You can leave the dentist office with a brand new smile the same day that you receive treatment
- It is more cost-effective, as it eliminates the need for outsourcing costs since everything is done in-office
What is CAD/CAM Dentistry Used For?
CAD/CAM technology has become incredibly useful in the world of dentistry, as it eliminates the need for impressions. This technology allows us to create 3-D custom images of your teeth by scanning them with a camera and creating a virtual design immediately after. The milling machine is used to carve the dental restoration from a block of material. One of the many great benefits of CAD/CAM dentistry is the fact that patients no longer need to come in for multiple visits. Instead, their restorative treatment can be done in just one appointment. Depending on the complexity of the procedure and the procedure itself, your single-visit procedure can take anywhere up to 40 minutes to two and a half hours. While it may seem lengthy, it is certainly well worth it in the end as you can receive your finished result by the time you leave after your first visit. This makes CAD/CAM dentistry an extremely popular option for our patients, as is quick, easy, and efficient.
See if CAD/CAM Dentistry is Right For You
If you would like to receive restorative dentistry in Los Angeles quickly, efficiently, and accurately, then it is a good idea to consider CAD/CAM dentistry in Los Angeles. Our team is here to provide you with excellent results using our state-of-the-art technology. However, it is important to know that not every tooth can be treated using CAD/CAM dentistry. Therefore, it is always best to consult with a dentist in Los Angeles to determine if this method is right for you. To learn more about the many different types of procedures that we offer using CAD/CAM dentistry, feel free to contact us to learn more. It’s always best to schedule a consultation to learn if CAD/CAM dentistry is right for you.
Since every patient is different, Dr. Madelyne Salo is dedicated to ensuring that you are an ideal candidate prior to making any decisions. Dr. Salo will take the time to explain your options to ensure that you make a well-informed decision about your oral health.
If you would like to schedule an appointment with our skilled dentist, Dr. Madelyne Salo is here to help you every step of the way. Contact us today to schedule an appointment and see if CAD/CAM dentistry is right for you!
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