Introduction to Digital Dentistry, Scanning and Digital Workflow for Fixed Prosthodontics Flashcards
What is digital dentistry
The use of dental technology or device that incorporates digital or computer- controlled components in contrast to that of mechanical or electrical alone
What is included in digital dentistry?
- Tele-dentistry
- Electronic dental record
- CBCT
- Digital radiology
- Digital impression
- 3-D printing
- CAD/CAM
What is CAD (computer aided design)?
The use of computer programs to create two- or three-dimensional (2D or 3D) graphical representations of physical objects
What is CAM (computer aided manufacturing/milling)?
The use of computer software to control machine tools and related machinery in the manufacturing of work pieces
What is point cloud meshing?
- A collection of data points called a point cloud is used to depict a real-world object
- Combine multiple scans to create complete model
CAD/CAM is often saved and stored as an _____ file
.stl
(Standard Triangulation Language)
What is a standard triangulation language (.stl) file?
It is file format which is an openly documented format for describing the surface of an object as a triangular mesh, that is, as a representation of a 3-dimensional surface in triangular facets
What do we need to apply this digital imaging to practice?
- Intra oral Scanner
- Designing Software
- Production Unit
—Additive: 3D Printing
—Subtractive: Milling
What are the digital imaging and CAD/CAM systems available?
- CEREC Primescan, Omnicam or
Bluecam (Sirona) - Tiors, 3 Shape (3D Biocad)
- iTero digital scanner
- E4D Dentist
- Medit
- Lava COS
What is the requirements of the intra oral scanner?
- Easy to use
- Accuracy
- Software capability and speed
- Cost
What is 3D printing?
It is the use of additive manufacturing to create dental prostheses such as aligners and dentures
What is a milling machine?
Designed to cut crowns, bridges, copings, frameworks, implant abutments and more from materials such as ceramics, zirconia, alloys, resins or wax
What are the characteristics of the CEREC system?
- Inlays/ Onlays, Crowns, & bridges
- Visible Blue Light (LEDs)
- Powder is required for some
scanners - Digital on-screen articulation
What are the different generations of CEREC?
- CEREC Bluecam
- CEREC Omnicam
- CEREC Primescan
What are the advantages of the CEREC omnicam?
- powder free
- easy handling
- precise 3D image in natural color
What are the advantages of the CEREC Bluecam?
- high precision
- rapid scan in powder coated surfaces
- easy to use
What is the imaging technique for CEREC omnicam?
continous data acquisition
What is the imaging technique for CEREC Bluecam?
multiple shots joined together
How long is a full arch scan for CEREC primescan?
2-3 minutes
How long is a full arch scan for CEREC omnicam?
8-12 minutes
What do you do with CAD/CAM for a single tooth restoration on natural teeth?
- Crowns
- Implant restorations
- Inlays
- Onlays
- Veneers