CAD/CAM dentistry is rapidly changing the landscape of dental practices, helping clinicians enable same-day restorations, enhance precision and elevate the overall patient experience. At Henry Schein, we offer a full selection of dental CAD/CAM materials and products — from milling blocks and characterization tools to finishing supplies and more — all designed to help you and your team work more efficiently, boost productivity and achieve high-quality results faster. Explore our extensive portfolio today, featuring products from top manufacturers such as Dentsply Sirona, GC America, Ivoclar and Kuraray.
Computer-Aided Design (CAD) / Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM), commonly referred to as CAD/CAM, is a transformative process in dentistry that allows clinicians to design and fabricate dental restorations using 3D digital imaging equipment (CAD) and advanced manufacturing tools like milling machines and 3D printers (CAM). The materials and accessories used in dental CAD/CAM — such as milling blocks and milling burs — are essential for creating precise and durable restorations, including custom crowns, bridges, veneers and more.
With CAD/CAM dentistry, you'll be able to:
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Milling blocks are designed for use with dental CAD/CAM systems, such as those found in dental milling machines. The choice of block material depends on the restoration type and the patient's unique requirements. Two commonly used dental CAD/CAM materials include:
Glass ceramics are widely used in dental restorations for their ability to closely mimic a patient's natural teeth. GC Initial® LiSi and IPS e.max CAD® blocks, both made with lithium disilicate, are two prime examples. Glass ceramic milling blocks are a popular choice due to their life-like esthetics and versatility across a range of applications.
Zirconia blocks are known for offering excellent strength and durability — particularly important for dental restorations that require high fracture and wear resistance. CEREC blocks, such as CEREC MTL Zirconia, or others like KATANA™ Zirconia ONE, are just two of the many types of zirconia blocks used in dentistry, favored for their high strength and fast, efficient workflows.
Ivoclar offers a range of dental CAD/CAM solutions for both beginners and experts that deliver superior esthetics, strength and precision.
Kuraray manufactures high-end zirconia blocks, each designed to deliver cutting-edge advancements in CAD/CAM dentistry.
Dentsply Sirona's high-performance dental CAD/CAM materials, including glass ceramics and zirconia, are crafted to work with CEREC milling and grinding units.
GC America's dental CAD/CAM solutions — from zirconia to hybrid ceramic — provide excellent accuracy and predictability.