CAD/CAM digital dentistry
CAD/CAM means computer-aided design and manufacturing. We use digital impressions to design selected restorations, then make suitable ones with our dental 3D printer.
How we use it
We can make some crowns, inlays and onlays at the clinic. The right method depends on the tooth, the material and the care you need.
Equipment at Highfield
Straumann Signature Midas by SprintRay
The printer makes selected restorations from a digital design, which means suitable cases can be made on site.
SprintRay NanoCure
The curing unit finishes hardening compatible printed materials before the restoration is checked and fitted.
FAQs
Can I have a crown made on the same day?
Some crowns, inlays and onlays can be made and fitted in one visit. Your dentist will tell you whether this suits your tooth.
Does every restoration use 3D printing?
No. We choose the material and manufacturing method for each case. Some restorations are best made by a dental laboratory.
How do you check the fit?
Your dentist checks how the restoration sits on the tooth and how it meets your other teeth when you bite, then makes any adjustments needed.