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Released: Saturday, December 29, 2018
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The Newest Evolution in Hybrid CAD/CAM Restorations
By Hugh Flax, DDS
Commercial Supporter: Shofu
This article will explore CAD/CAM technology in relation to the main challenges it was developed to address: adequate strength of restorations, especially for posterior teeth; giving restorations a natural appearance; and making tooth restoration easier, faster, and more accurate. CAD/CAM restorations will be reviewed from a historical perspective, concluding with a description of newer ceramic materials, particularly a newer hybrid ceramic (HC) described in the context of a case study.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
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Describe the challenges that CAD/CAM technology was designed to address.
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Describe the characteristics of newer ceramics, including hybrid ceramics.
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Discuss the impact of CAD/CAM restorations on dentistry.
About the Author
Hugh Flax, DDS
Private Practice
Atlanta, Georgia
