title: CAD/CAM imaging in dentistry.
abstract: CAD/CAM (computer-assisted design/computer assisted manufacturing), although devised 20 years ago, has only been available for routine dental practice for 2 years. As a supplement to the conventional methods for making dental prostheses, CAD/CAM will have profound effects on the dental profession. CAD/CAM will improve versatility, accuracy, and cost effectiveness and will be a part of routine dental practice by the beginning of the 21st century.
authors.affiliation: University of Southern California School of Dentistry, Los Angeles.
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Duret
authors.forename: J D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Preston
mesh_terms: D003779:Denture Design / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D003778:Dentures; D013813:Therapy, Computer-Assisted / Q000295:instrumentation*