Choosing The Right Intra Oral Scanners – A Review

Abstract

Each intraoral scanning system is different from each other for capturing the different surfaces like dentin, enamel, restorations, prosthesis or soft tissue. Metal and other reflective materials can be difficult to capture intra orally. The powder technique is a perfect solution to improve scanning accuracy by generating surface homogeneity. Presence of edentulous areas is another clinical situation that can compromise accuracy. It is difficult to acquire digital impressions accurately in the area with lack of teeth due to the apparent anatomical landmarks. Selecting a right intraoral scanner for selected treatment plan plays an important role for precise treatment outcome.