CAD/CAM Dental Materials: Trends and Innovations for 2025

The CAD/CAM ecosystem is diversifying beyond zirconia. Top materials to watch:

1. Hybrid Ceramics – Vita Enamic combines polymer infiltration for shock absorption.
2. 3D-Printed Resins – NextDent C&B MFEP for long-term temporaries.
3. PEEK/PEKK Frameworks – BioHPP for removable prosthetics.
4. Additive Zirconia – Lithoz CeraFab enables complex geometries impossible with milling.

Workflow Tip: Pair open-source scanners (Medit i700) with affordable mills and multilayer blocks to cut material costs by 25%.