Dental CAD CAM Material Guides
Learn about dental CAD/CAM materials, milling methods, applications and compatible workflows.
Compare Dental Milling Materials
| Material | Applications | Milling Method | Cooling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zirconia | Crown / Bridge / Full Arch | Dry | No |
| PMMA | Temporary / Denture | Dry | Usually No |
| Glass Ceramic | Crown / Veneer/Inlay/Onlay | Wet | Yes |
| Titanium | Abutment / Implant Bridge/Crown/Implant Bars | Wet | Yes |
| CoCr | Framework | Wet | Yes |
Milling Results
How Materials Affect Milling
Different dental materials require different milling strategies, tools and cooling methods. Understanding material properties helps achieve better accuracy, surface quality and tool performance.
Hardness Determines Cutting Strategy
Harder materials require optimized spindle speed, cutting parameters and tool selection to achieve stable milling performance.
Cooling Affects Surface Quality
Some materials generate more heat during milling and require wet cooling to protect tools and maintain surface quality.
Brittle Materials Need Careful Milling
Brittle materials can chip or fracture if milling parameters are not optimized.
Material Flexibility Changes Applications
Softer materials are easier to mill but require different strategies to maintain accuracy.
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