Abstract
Objective: The objective of this paper is to review in the scientific literature the CAD/CAM system, to present its uses in the dental prosthesis and to position the current state of scientific evidence of its use in the daily routine of the professional, besides showing its advantages and disadvantages when compared to conventional systems . Methods: This is a review of the literature published between the years 2006 and 2017, using articles deposited in the databases Bireme, Scielo, Ebsco and Pubmed, including publications in the Portuguese, English and Spanish languages. Results: The CAD/CAM system is a modern and revolutionary concept in dentistry. This system allows ceramic restorations, fixed prostheses, total dentures, removable partial dentures to be performed in the dental office in one clinical practice. Its emergence has transformed the way to perform oral restorations and rehabilitations and has demonstrated excellent results and quality comparable to the most current systems used. Currently, CAD/CAM systems can be considered a reliable, practical and aesthetically acceptable alternative for the professional's daily routine. Increasingly, the market has been expanding its indications and applications, making it more and more accessible to more professionals. Its use is no longer widespread now because of the very high implementation costs. Final considerations: It is concluded through the research that the CAD/CAM technology brought several benefits to Dentistry for its several areas, especially the area of dental prostheses.