Digital Dentistry

Question 1

The use of dental technology or device
that incorporates digital or computer-
controlled components in contrast to
that of mechanical or electrical alone

Answer 1

Digital dentistry

Question 2

The use of computer programs to create
two- or three-dimensional (2D or 3D)
graphical representations of physical
objects.

Answer 2

CAD: Computer Aided Design

Question 3

The use of computer software to control
machine tools and related machinery in
the manufacturing of work pieces.

Answer 3

CAM : Computer Aided

Manufacturing /Milling

Question 4

Why use \_\_\_\_\_\_?
•Application of new materials 
•Better cost effectiveness (some have estimated the savings in lab bills to range from 60%-70%) 
•Reduction in labor 
•Faster production process
•Precise dimensions
•Minimizing wastage of material 
•Reducing energy consumption
• Better quality control

Answer 4

CAD/CAM

Question 5

What are the 3 pre-requisite of digital imaging?

Answer 5

Digital camera
Software
Production unit

Question 6

• Inlays/ Onlays.
• Visible Blue Light (LEDs).
• Powder is required.
• Digital on-screen ArRculaRon.

Answer 6

CEREC® Bluecam System

Question 7

Which CEREC system requires powder?

Answer 7

Bluecam

Question 8

Is the CEREC omniscan or primescan faster to scan the whole arch?

Answer 8

Primescan

Question 9

Is the CEREC omniscan or primescan autoclaveable?

Answer 9

Primescan

Question 10

_______ Data Acquisition:

•The data are directly obtained from the patient’s mouth via intraoral scanner.

Answer 10

•DIRECT:

Question 11

_______ Data Acquisition:
The data are indirectly obtained in the lab either from an impression or a stone
cast.

Answer 11

INDIRECT

Question 12

Accessibility to STL Files:
Are not dependent on the manufacturer, can be used with any
software to fabricate the final restoration.

Answer 12

OPENFILES:

Question 13

Accessibility to STL Files:
The data are controlled and manipulated by the owner
(manufacturer).

Answer 13

CLOSE FILES:

Question 14

Is the traditional or digital impression technique more costly upfront but pays out over time?

Answer 14

Digital

Question 15

Is tissue displacement needed for both digital and conventional techniques?

Answer 15

Both

Question 16

If margins are sub gingival, which technique was mentioned in class to use?

Answer 16

Conventional