The first computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD-CAM) machine was created in the 1960s for building parts of an automobile. In dentistry, CAD-CAM milling has been in use since 20 years. Still, CAD-CAM’s limitations seem to be keeping the technology from becoming status quo in the general dentist’s office.

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Citation: Kanika Chowdhri. "Dental 3D and 4D Printing: Changing Paradigms".Acta Scientific Dental Sciences 4.1 (2020):01-02.

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