CAD / CAM Blocks

Digital dentistry utilizing chairside or lab-based CAD/CAM systems is a rapidly growing area of restorative dentistry. Computer designed and milled prosthetics provide highly accurate fits, quality esthetics and durability, while also providing the advantages of shortened production times and lower costs when compared with traditional metal-based restorations. There are a variety of materials available as CAD/CAM Blocks for chairside CAD/CAM systems, and when selecting a block it is important to make sure it is suitable for the intended restorative indication. Some materials requires specialized firing protocols in a dental oven and other require specific polishing procedures, so it is critical to make sure you have the equipment and supplies necessary to use the material you choose.