Creating well-fitting restorations with a digital impression system

The introduction of digital impressioning devices is enabling the creation of better-fitting restorations via the improved data-capture capabilities of these devices. This case report explores the creation of a porcelain-fused-to-metal bridge for a patient, outlining the steps involved in capturing a digital impression and the subsequent changes these impressions enable in the laboratory. While still a relatively new technology, statistics show that restorations created with digital impressions result in better fit, faster seating, and fewer remakes.