Digital Dentistry

We can classify the processes into two stages: measurement/design (Computer Aided Design) and material production (Computer Aided Manufacturing), which can be performed in digital environments. For example, instead of traditional measurements taken with materials like dough using a traditional spoon, measurements can be taken from a patient using an intraoral scanner, providing great comfort especially for patients with a gag reflex. The designed teeth or prosthetics can be displayed to the patient on a computer screen, allowing them to be shown an estimated outcome before starting the process.