Since its advent, the dental CAD/CAM system has evolved to completely revolutionise the way of practicing restorative dentistry. Dental CAD/CAM system is approaching 20 years of clinical experience and has a proven track record on all relevant aspects of clinical performance including fit, longevity, survival rates, sensitivity, strength and wear of the restorations. In the present scenario, it plays an important role in treatment planning, impression making as well as design and manufacturing of highly esthetic restorations. It holds a promising future and is likely to become an integral part of restorative dentistry in the coming years.