CAD/CAM

When selecting a CAD/CAM material, strength is often the primary consideration. While this is understandable, it is not enough. In the digital chairside workflow, clinical success and added value are not determined by a single metric. What matters most are material properties that support both clinical requirements and the workflow in the dental practice.

Today, there is a wide range of materials with different properties available for digital CAD/CAM restorations. Does every clinical situation really require its own specific material, or can the majority of daily restorations be handled using just a few tried-and-true materials?