title: A new computer-assisted method for fabrication of crowns and fixed partial dentures.
abstract: The availability of high-technology systems that use computer-aided design and computer-aided machining is on the increase. One such system is the Procera system, which is currently providing cost-effective, high-quality dental restorative services to dental laboratories and to dentists. A reduction in cost to the dentist, and ultimately to the patient, is a major advantage of the Procera system. Cost benefits combined with its continued success in producing crowns and fixed partial dentures that meet professional standards of care should enhance the acceptance of this new technology.
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, University of Michigan, School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor 48109-1078, USA.
authors.forename: M M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Russell
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Andersson
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Dahlmo
authors.forename: M E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Razzoog
authors.forename: B R
authors.initials: BR
authors.lastname: Lang
mesh_terms: D017076:Computer-Aided Design; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D003442:Crowns / Q000191:economics; D003776:Dental Porcelain; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design / Q000379:methods*; D003830:Denture, Partial, Fixed / Q000191:economics; D006801:Humans; D016876:Metal Ceramic Alloys; D014025:Titanium
chemical_list: D016876:Metal Ceramic Alloys; C077451:Procera; D003776:Dental Porcelain; D014025:Titanium