Digital Dentistry: CAD/CAM Technologies, Intraoral Scanning, and 3D Printing

This chapter provides a comprehensive overview of digital workflows that have transformed modern restorative and prosthetic dentistry, with a focus on computer-aided design and manufacturing, intraoral scanning systems, and additive manufacturing technologies. It critically evaluates the accuracy, clinical reliability, and patient outcomes associated with digital restorations compared to conventional analogue techniques. Emerging innovations including bioprinting, multi-material printing, and the integration of artificial intelligence into digital dental workflows are also explored.