Computer-aided dental manufacturing technologies used in fabrication of metal frameworks

Abstract

Metal alloys have been used for many years as framework material of dental restorations. The conventional lost-wax and casting method, which was very popular in fabrication of metal frameworks, are now being replaced by computer-aided manufacturing technologies. Computer-aided manufacturing methods offer many advantages, such as standardization and quality in manufacturing, precise fit of restorations, and improved mechanical strength. Digital technologies used in fabrication of metal frameworks are simply classified as subtractive and additive computer-aided manufacturing systems, and each have their own subdivisions, which show differences in the used technology. This review summarizes computer-aided systems used in fabrication of metal frameworks in terms of use in dental practice, advantages, disadvantages and provides clinical recommendations.

Keywords

• digital dentistry,computer-aided manufacturing,metal frameworks

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