Find Me if You Can: The CAD/CAM Chameleon Effect

One of the most desirable goals for CAD/CAM restorations is to make them unnoticeable in the mouth. This article explores a methodology and approach to creating esthetic, successful restorations with CAD/CAM technology in the dental practice, providing specific recommendations for high-quality results. These posterior and anterior recommendations encompass accentuating anatomy after milling on occlusal and buccal surfaces, improving translucency, subtle staining, symmetry, and other factors.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• Describe the principles necessary to ensure natural-looking CAD/CAM restorations.

• Utilize posterior and anterior recommendations for enhancing CAD/CAM restorations.

• Determine the best restoration treatment options for a variety of different patient circumstances.

About the Author

Dhaval Patal, DMD, Private Practice, Roseville, California