Dear CAD/CAM Insider,
How do CAD/CAM composites hold up after toothbrush abrasion testing? Do these composites need periodic repolishing? Researchers put six such composites through rigorous testing to find out. They reported that feldspathic ceramic had the best hardness scores, but that some of the tested composites will need periodic repolishing. Read our Insider Exclusive.
Also in the CAD/CAM Community, a study looked at whether a CAD/CAM or milling process produces a better fit for a monolithic zirconia crown. Researchers put the two methods to the test to find out. What they reported might change how you complete the restorations for your patients.
For many busy dental practices, a 3D printer can be a useful tool. Dr. Gerard Kugel, PhD, spoke with DrBicuspid.com about some of the technology's advantages and disadvantages at the California Dental Association's 2019 CDA Presents meeting in Anaheim, CA.
Also in the CAD/CAM Community, you'll find the following recent industry news:
- Dentsply Sirona has launched a new portal for the secure transmission of scan data and case information.
- Roland DGA has launched two new DGShape Time Reduction Kits for producing dentures and denture models.
- Laser and CAD/CAM scanner company Biolase reported increased net revenue for its fiscal first quarter of 2019.
