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Nesting

Category: Digital Dentistry | Difficulty: Intermediate | Priority: Nice-to-know | Subcategory: Digital Manufacturing

Clinical Definition

The CAD/CAM process of arranging multiple restorations within a single milling block or print tray to optimize material use.

Patient-Friendly

Arranging multiple tooth restorations in one block of material before milling to reduce waste.

Related Terms

[[milling; cad/cam; stl file]]

Notes

Efficient nesting reduces material cost and milling time.

Audience

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