Utilizing lab-based CAD/CAM technology for metal-free ceramic restorations.
This article describes 2 clinical cases using technology and materials that give the laboratory technician complete control over the timing, fit, and color of the restoration, while the dentist can rely on the consistent dependability of the technology and the aesthetic quality of the material.
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Department of Cariology, Restorative Sciences and Endodontics, University of Michigan School of Dentistry, USA. djfas@umich.edu
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