Digital scanning and CAD/CAM can reduce conventional impressions and laboratory turnaround for selected restorations. But speed should never be the only criterion.
- Use same-day workflows when material and design fit the case.
- Choose other workflows when aesthetic complexity or prosthesis design benefits from laboratory collaboration.
- Evaluate bite, bonding conditions and remaining tooth structure before material selection.
Questions worth asking at a consultation
A useful consultation should leave you understanding the condition, the consequences of doing nothing, reasonable alternatives, anticipated benefits and limitations, treatment sequence, maintenance, and what factors could change the plan.
Is this article medical advice?
No. It is general educational information. Diagnosis and treatment recommendations require an examination by a qualified dental professional.
Can I use this information to choose treatment?
Use it to prepare questions for your dentist. The correct treatment depends on your individual oral health, anatomy, risks and goals.