New DentCAD system designed for first-time users

Delcam has launched DentCAD, a new computer-aided design program for the dental industry that can be used to create all kinds of dental restorations, including copings, crowns, and bridge frameworks, according to the company.

DentCAD can be used with any combination of scanner, machining software, and computer-controlled machine tool. The system's key benefit is that it is extremely easy to use, even by dental technicians who have no previous experience with computer-aided design, Delcam said. The process is based on a series of "Wizards" that guide the user through the entire design process.

A wide range of visualization tools are available at every stage, including sectioning, shading, and transparency options that allow detailed inspection of the shape being developed. DentCAD also allows different design options to be developed and compared. For example, key parameters like the margin line and the cement thickness can be varied and the computer model will automatically update to reflect the changes. In addition, sculpting tools let the user add or subtract material interactively, while the dynamic editing tools allow the complete model to be reshaped quickly and effectively.