title: Is now the time to purchase an in-office CAD/CAM device?
abstract: In-office CAD/CAM is a reality. It allows fabrication of tooth-colored inlays and onlays, crowns and veneers in one appointment. It is especially well-suited to dentists who accomplish many single-tooth or single-quadrant restorations. As with any new technology, its cost is high, but using it can be financially feasible. Clinical and basic science investigations have resulted in positive findings on the concept. There are some significant advantages and several disadvantages. In-office CAD/CAM works well for many dentists, but practitioners should evaluate it carefully before accepting it, as it is not for everybody.
authors.affiliation: Clinical Research Associates, 3707 N. Canyon Road, Suite 3D, Provo, Utah 84604, USA.
authors.forename: Gordon J
authors.initials: GJ
authors.lastname: Christensen
mesh_terms: D002516:Ceramics / Q000737:chemistry; D003188:Composite Resins / Q000737:chemistry; D017076:Computer-Aided Design / Q000191:economics; D003442:Crowns; D003748:Dental Equipment; D003764:Dental Materials / Q000737:chemistry; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design / Q000295:instrumentation*; D003801:Dental Veneers; D017598:Efficiency, Organizational; D005376:Financial Management / Q000191:economics; D006801:Humans; D007284:Inlays; D011215:Practice Management, Dental / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration
chemical_list: D003188:Composite Resins; D003764:Dental Materials