Few technologies have transformed dentistry as rapidly as 3D printing. What was once considered an experimental manufacturing method has now become a critical component of modern dental workflows across clinics, laboratories, universities, and production centers worldwide. Today, dental 3D printing is used for everything from study models and surgical guides to splints, dentures, temporary restorations, and advanced implant workflows. The technology has evolved far beyond prototyping and is...

In digital dentistry, hardware often receives the most attention. Intraoral scanners, milling machines, and 3D printers are highly visible technologies that shape clinical workflows. However, behind every successful digital restoration lies a software platform that connects the entire process together. For many laboratories and clinicians around the world, that platform is exocad. Over the years, exocad has become one of the most influential CAD software systems in dentistry because of its...

While 3D printing continues to grow rapidly, milling technology remains one of the most trusted and widely used manufacturing methods in digital dentistry. From zirconia crowns and implant abutments to titanium bars and esthetic ceramic restorations, milling continues to play a central role in modern CAD/CAM workflows. Dental milling is a subtractive manufacturing process where restorations are carved from solid blocks or discs using computer-controlled burs. Combined with digital scanning...