Digital dentistry: novel materials, new expectations

The digital revolution is changing the world including dentistry. Nowadays digital scanncrs, processing softwarc, and prototyping machines are essential for dental prosession. The outcome of a prosthesis is not only influenced by the accuracy of the procedure but also by biological, functional, and esthetic of the prosthesis in to the surrounding tissues. Computer-aided design and computer-aided clinical and technical procedures are continuously improving in treatment planning and performance. Thc CAD/CAM procedures arc needed to process restorative biomaterials like high-strength ceramics and to customize the reconstruction component. These new technological possibilities also offer new options with respect to the selection of materials used for various restoration options. Beside ceramics different types of metal can also processed. Various prosthetic aspect have a significant impact on the result. A non-idcal choice of materials can load to problems of the final outcomes. As an example metal-based reconstruction can Icad to grayish discoloration. Application of all-ceramic reconstruction in contrast can lead to high risk of fracture. In conclusion, the sclcction of matcrial is a very complex process today. The aim of the presentation is to introduce new materials and their indication to fulfill new expectations.