Dental milling / CNC
A computer-controlled machine cuts the restoration from a solid block.
What is it?
A CNC-style machine mills crowns, veneers, bridges, and implant abutments from ceramic, zirconia, or composite blocks using a CAD file.
What problem does it solve?
Produces precise, durable restorations with consistent material properties and short turnaround.
Who might benefit?
Patients needing crowns, veneers, inlays, onlays, and some implant restorations.
What are the limitations?
Machine size, material inventory, and case complexity limit what can be milled in one appointment. Some esthetic cases still go to a master lab.
Availability
Available chairside in some offices and widely in dental labs.
Regulatory status
Dental mills and materials are FDA-cleared for specific restoration types.
Providers near you
Filter by 'in-office milling' or 'CAD/CAM'.
Questions to ask your dentist
What ceramic block is being used? Is it glazed and characterized in-office or at a lab?
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