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| industry report CAD/CAM-assisted treatment Combined CAD/CAM- assisted treatment, for a new, beautiful smile Author: Dr Marko Ahonen, Finland produce crowns and bridges. For example, we also use it for orthodontic indications. Here, a guided scan and model analysis assist treatment. With regards to implantology, digital impressions and chairside pro- duction of the suprastructure enable a completely digital workflow. En route to a “10-click crown” The changes in the workflow are particularly evi- dent when using the new CEREC software 4.5, which I had the chance to use during the test phase and have now been operating for four months. What stands out most is the time saved and the impressive quality of the initial proposal, with an exceptional accuracy of fit for the desired restoration. In my view, this software is paving the way to a “10-click crown”—made quickly, simply and safely. This is aided by a multitude of integrated automatic fea- tures, starting with the restoration itself—for which the software makes direct proposals—and extend- ing to the automatic setting of the correct insertion axis. The individual steps are self-explanatory and the software works rapidly, even in the background. The intuitive software and our wealth of experience from more than 2,500 restorations are what make the system so valu able to us. I also love to share my Fig. 1 Fig. 1: Initial situation. Fig. 2: Considerably shortened tooth crowns due to bruxism. CEREC has become part of everyday life at our prac- tice where I and three other general dentists work. We treat not only patients from the direct vicinity, but also patients from some 600 km away; indeed, these make up around 25 % of our client base today. Treat- ment in a single session is thus an important “added value” service for our patients. And that is reflected in our system’s take-up rate. As a practitioner, it is im- portant to me not to have to compromise when it comes to restorations and, in particular, to have full control over the process at all times. That may sound trivial, but it has a major impact on the treatment it- self, including the dental technology aspect, on my time management, as I can treat another patient dur- ing CAD/CAM production, and also on the cost-effec- tiveness of my practice. And, of course, one should not forget the high levels of patient satisfaction. Our pa- tients couldn’t be more impressed with CEREC, espe- cially when they realise the indications for which it can be used in implantology and orthodontics. The very latest developments have resulted in numerous improvements in terms of the range of applications. CEREC is far more than just a system to Fig. 2 32 CAD/CAM 4 2017