Digital Dentistry: The Evolution of Diagnosis, Treatment Planning, and Fabrication

Digital dentistry integrates advanced computer technologies into dental diagnosis, treatment planning, and prosthetic fabrication, transforming conventional clinical workflows into precise, efficient, and minimally invasive processes. The book outlines core components such as intraoral scanning, computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM), cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT), and 3D printing, emphasizing their roles in enhancing accuracy and reproducibility. It discusses digital impression systems that eliminate material distortion, enabling real-time visualization and improved patient comfort. CAD/CAM and guided endodontic workflows are detailed for designing restorations with optimal fit and function, while additive manufacturing techniques are explored for producing surgical guides, aligners, and prostheses with high precision. The text also examines data integration, allowing seamless merging of radiographic and surface scans for comprehensive treatment planning in endodontology ,implantology and orthodontics. Clinical applications are supported by evidence-based outcomes, highlighting reduced chair time, improved esthetics, and predictable results.