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industry report _ aesthetic dentures I CAD/CAM 4_2013 I 31 Prior to cementing the crowns in place, they were etched with a 5 per cent hydrofluoric acid for 20 seconds (Fig. 30). All crowns were ce- mented into place except those that fit over the screw holds (Fig. 31), which would be cemented once the case was seated (Fig. 32). Finally, the dentures were torqued into place (Fig. 33). IPS e.max crowns were used in the upper arch and Phonares acrylic teeth in the lower (Fig. 34) to equipoise the forces and achieve a balanced occlusion providing the patient with the highest quality of function and phonetics (Fig. 35). _Conclusion Previously limited to sometimes ill-fitting and painful false teeth, edentulous patients to- day have a variety of sophisticated treatment options. Due to their ease of use, predictability and its many advantages, CAD/CAM technology, pressable and milled ceramic materials and new implantstructuresenabledentistsandlaborato- ries to provide comfortable, stable and aesthetic treatments to edentulous patients.7 Newly developed, innovative alternatives are more durable, aesthetic and last longer com- pared to conventional options. Implant-sup- ported dentures fabricated with materials such as zirconia and IPS e.max ZirPress not only demonstrate superior characteristics, but are stronger and more durable.3,17 Modern proce- dures and materials can satisfy patient demands by providing denture treatments that are long- lasting, strong and aesthetically pleasing._ Editorial note: A complete list of references is available fromthepublisher. The Compact All-Rounder Tizian Cut 5 smart » high-end technology for an economic price » five-axis milling technique » almost every milling task, almost every undercut with almost any material Now also for CoCr milling AD Rafael Santrich Dental Designer VM LabTechnologies Advancing in Science &Art of Restoration vmlab@me.com CAD/CAM_contact