Avaliação da tecnologia CAD-CAM em odontologia : sistema CEREC e sua utilização na clínica de prótese de um hospital militar em Natal/RN

Abstract

The current dentistry has required quality standards increasingly high, the functional and aesthetic point of view. Ceramic restorations meet these requirements, and use these becoming popular, thanks to the development of restorative materials and technology used in its production. The CAD-CAM technology, which term refers to the design of a virtual prosthetic structure on a computer (computer-aided design) followed by its production by a milling machine (computer-aided manufacturing), enabled the use of high-strength ceramics in manufacture of metal-free prostheses, combining aesthetic quality and cost reduction through automation and standardization of processes. In this context, due to the clinical success and longevity of restorations, the literature has been very favorable to the CEREC system, equipment that uses CAD-CAM technology for the production of indirect restorations, by intra or extra oral scanning, which allows the making prosthetic work in the office or laboratory. This study, through a bibliographic and documentary research, aims to evaluate the use of CAD-CAM technology, specifically addressing the use of CEREC system, and its relevance to patient care from a military hospital in the city of Natal, Rio Grande do Norte; focusing on operational management of its use and the costs of its acquisition and operation as well as the benefit provided to the patient and the administration of the institution.