Digital Dentistry Fundamentals: Modern CAD/CAM and Planning

Modern dental care is undergoing a profound digital transformation, making digital literacy essential for contemporary clinical and laboratory practices. This text-based guide provides a structured foundation in computer-aided dentistry, breaking down core workflows into clear, manageable principles. You will gain a practical understanding of how digital impressions, virtual design, and modern manufacturing integrate across key disciplines including prosthodontics, aesthetic planning, implantology, and orthodontics. What you'll learn: - Understand essential terminology, data formats (such as STL and DICOM), and core digital dentistry concepts - Learn the fundamentals of intraoral scanning and accurate digital impression capture - Explore CAD/CAM design workflows for crowns, bridges, and aesthetic restorations - Master digital treatment planning principles for orthodontic aligners and surgical implant guides - Compare additive manufacturing (3D printing) and subtractive milling processes used in modern dental labs - Apply digital quality control principles to ensure precise fit, occlusion, and clinical success The course begins with foundational terminology and technology overviews before guiding you step-by-step through clinical case planning workflows and digital fabrication strategies. Written specifically for dental students, practicing clinicians, and technicians new to digital workflows, this guide requires no prior technical experience. Start reading today to build your expertise in modern digital dental practice.