Accuracy of artificial intelligence-designed single-molar dental prostheses: A feasibility study.

Journal: The Journal of prosthetic dentistry
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Abstract

STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: Computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD-CAM) technology has greatly improved the efficiency of the fabrication of dental prostheses. However, the design process (CAD stage) is still time-consuming and labor intensive.

Authors

  • Reinhard Chun Wang Chau
    Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Hong Kong, People's Republic of China.
  • Richard Tai-Chiu Hsung
    Department of Computer Science, Chu Hai College of Higher Education, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Hong Kong, People's Republic of China.
  • Colman McGrath
    Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Hong Kong, People's Republic of China.
  • Edmond Ho Nang Pow
    Clinical Associate Professor in Prosthodontics, Restorative Dental Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, the University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, PR China.
  • Walter Yu Hang Lam
    Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Hong Kong, People's Republic of China.