The integration of CAD/CAM digital workflows in oral rehabilitation: an analysis of technical evolution, prosthetic precision, and the new professional profile
The integration of CAD/CAM digital workflows in oral rehabilitation: an analysis of technical evolution, prosthetic precision, and the new professional profile
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https://doi.org/10.51473/rcmos.v1i1.2025.1924Keywords:
Dental Prosthetics. CAD/CAM. Oral Rehabilitation. Occlusion. Digital Workflow. Additive ManufacturingAbstract
This scientific article analyzes the paradigmatic transition in restorative dentistry, migrating from manual analog processes to digital workflows based on Computer-Aided Design and Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM). Grounded in the technical curricular basis of dental prosthetics and the practical application of new technologies, the study investigates how deep knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and occlusion remains the indispensable foundation for operating design software and milling or 3D printing equipment. The research discusses operational efficiency, the reduction of micrometric errors in the marginal adaptation of fixed and implant-supported prostheses, and the critical need for workforce upskilling. It is concluded that technology does not replace fundamental technical knowledge but requires a hybrid professional capable of combining manual dexterity with digital competence to ensure high-longevity functional and aesthetic oral rehabilitations.
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