Types of Dental Milling Machine, Brands and Models

Dental milling machines come in various types, each designed for specific applications, and there are multiple brands and models available in the market. Here's an overview of the types, followed by examples of some well-known brands and models for each type:

1. Desktop and Benchtop Milling Machines:

• Brands and Models:
  • Roland DG: Roland DWX-4, Roland DWX-50, Roland DWX-52D
  • VHF: VHF S1, VHF S2, VHF K4, VHF K5
  • imes-icore: CORiTEC 350i, CORiTEC 250i, CORiTEC 750i, CORiTEC 150i
  • Zirkonzahn: M1, M4, M5, M6
  • Amann Girrbach: Ceramill Mikro, Ceramill Mikro 5X, Ceramill Mikro IC, Ceramill Motion 2
  • Dental Concept Systems (DCS): DC5, DC1

2. 4-Axis and 5-Axis Milling Machines:

• Brands and Models:
  • Wieland: Zenotec Select, Zenotec Mini, Zenotec Select Hybrid
  • Amann Girrbach: Ceramill Mikro 5X, Ceramill Motion 2
  • DATRON: D5, D5 Linear Scales, D5 Dental Mill
  • Zirkonzahn: M4, M5, M6
  • Röders: RXD5, RXD4, RXD1
  • VHF: VHF N4+, VHF K5+, VHF K5+, VHF R5

3. Dry Milling Machines:

• Brands and Models:
  • Roland DG: Roland DWX-4, Roland DWX-50, Roland DWX-52D
  • Zirkonzahn: M1, M4, M5, M6
  • VHF: VHF S1, VHF S2, VHF K4, VHF K5
  • Amann Girrbach: Ceramill Mikro 5X, Ceramill Motion 2
  • DATRON: D5, D5 Linear Scales, D5 Dental Mill

4. Wet Milling Machines:

• Brands and Models:
  • Wieland: Zenotec Select Hybrid
  • Roland DG: Roland DWX-4W, Roland DWX-51D, Roland DWX-52D
  • Zirkonzahn: M4, M5, M6
  • VHF: VHF S2, VHF K5+
  • Amann Girrbach: Ceramill Mikro IC, Ceramill Motion 2

5. Chairside Milling Machines:

• Brands and Models:
  • Planmeca: Planmeca FIT
  • Sirona (CEREC): Sirona CEREC Omnicam, Sirona CEREC Primescan, Sirona CEREC MC XL
  • Roland DG: Roland DWX-42W
  • Ivoclar Vivadent (PrograMill): PrograMill One, PrograMill PM7
  • Carestream Dental (CS Solutions): CS 3500, CS 3600, CS 3700
  • KaVo (KaVo ARCTICA): KaVo ARCTICA, KaVo ARCTICA DUO

6. Industrial and High-Production Milling Machines:

• Brands and Models:
  • Schütz Dental: Schütz S2, Schütz S4, Schütz S5
  • MDC: MDC 300, MDC 500, MDC 700
  • Straumann: Straumann CARES, Straumann MiniDrive
  • Zfx: Zfx Evolution, Zfx In-house
  • Giroform: Giroform Compact Line
  • Dekema: Dekema Austromat

Please note that the availability of specific models may vary by region, and new models are continually being developed and introduced to the market. Dental professionals typically select a milling machine based on factors like the materials they work with, the complexity of restorations, budget, and desired features. It's important to work with authorized dealers or distributors to choose the most suitable machine for specific needs.