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Intraoral scanners are indispensable tools in modern dentistry, primarily used for capturing precise digital impressions of the oral cavity. Their application spans various treatments, most notably in prosthetic restorations and clear aligner orthodontic therapies.
For patients requiring dental prostheses—such as crowns, bridges, veneers, or implant-supported prostheses—as well as those undergoing orthodontic treatment with clear aligners, accurate three-dimensional data of the teeth and inter-jaw relationships is crucial for manufacturing.
These scanners operate by utilizing an advanced intraoral camera to directly transfer a highly detailed 3D digital model of the teeth and jaws to a computer. This digital impression technique eliminates the need for traditional physical materials, allowing for immediate, online commencement of design processes in the dental laboratory.
This entire workflow often integrates CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design and Computer-Aided Manufacturing) technology. CAD facilitates the precise digital design of prostheses or aligners based on the acquired 3D scan, while CAM enables their accurate fabrication, streamlining the production process from start to finish.
What is an Intraoral Scanner and in which dental processes is it used?
For patients requiring dental prostheses—such as crowns, bridges, veneers, or implant-supported prostheses—as well as those undergoing orthodontic treatment with clear aligners, accurate three-dimensional data of the teeth and inter-jaw relationships is crucial for manufacturing.
These scanners operate by utilizing an advanced intraoral camera to directly transfer a highly detailed 3D digital model of the teeth and jaws to a computer. This digital impression technique eliminates the need for traditional physical materials, allowing for immediate, online commencement of design processes in the dental laboratory.
This entire workflow often integrates CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design and Computer-Aided Manufacturing) technology. CAD facilitates the precise digital design of prostheses or aligners based on the acquired 3D scan, while CAM enables their accurate fabrication, streamlining the production process from start to finish.