ABSTRACT

The purpose of this article is to describe the system, its functional components, its application, and research on its effectiveness and efficiency.

The technology is based on a comprehensive, cloud-based platform integrating four functional elements: (1) the OraScanner, (2) the SureSmile computer-aided design (CAD) software, (3) the SureSmile robotic manufacturing system and (4) the patient management system (Figure 16.1).