CAD/CAM Technology: How It Works & Its Benefits

If you’ve ever received a dental crown using the traditional method, you probably remember multiple appointments with uncomfortable, gooey impressions, and a couple of weeks of wearing a temporary crown. Fortunately, modern techniques and technology have brought about alternative methods. CEREC® dental crowns use computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) for the final result. Continue reading to learn more about this process and its benefits.