Dental Laboratory CAD/CAM Software

The real power center of a digital dental lab system, dental lab CAD/CAM software is used to create a 3D digital model of a dental restoration and then instruct a mill or 3D printer on how to produce it. Dental lab CAD (computer-aided design) software is designed to guide the technician through designing a 3D digital model of a crown, bridge, denture or other dental restoration. Dental lab CAM (computer-aided manufacturing) software is the bridge between the computer and a mill or 3D printer and manages how materials are used. Dental lab CAD/CAM software can be open- or closed-architecture with open applications capable of working with a range of hardware and software systems, while closed only work with select scanners, mills or printers. When choosing CAD/CAM software for your dental lab, it is important to ensure it is compatible with existing hardware and software, and that it comes with adequate training, support and upgradability.