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Optical impression systems for CAD-CAM restorations
Graziela Ávila Prado Galhano1, Eduardo Piza Pellizzer, José Vitor Quinelli Mazaro
1Department of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, UNESP-Aracatuba, Aracatuba, São Paulo, Brazil. grazielagalhano@yahoo.com.br
The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
|November 23, 2012
Summary
Direct digital imaging using intraoral scanners offers a less invasive, quicker, and more precise alternative to conventional dental impressions. This review details leading direct image acquisition systems for computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing workflows.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Digital Imaging
- Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM)
Background:
- Traditional dental impressions involve impression materials and casts, which can be time-consuming and less precise.
- Direct digital imaging, using intraoral scanners, captures dental anatomy directly from the mouth.
- Advancements in direct acquisition systems offer improved efficiency, accuracy, and long-term digital storage.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and discuss the primary direct image acquisition systems currently available in the market.
- To provide an overview of leading technologies in digital dentistry for computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM).
Main Methods:
- Literature review of direct digital imaging systems for CAD/CAM.
- Analysis of systems including CEREC Bluecam (Sirona), Lava C.O.S. System (3M ESPE), iTero System (Cadent/Straumann), and E4D System (D4D Technologies).
Main Results:
- Direct acquisition systems are continuously evolving, offering enhanced precision and speed.
- These systems are less invasive than conventional methods, improving patient experience.
- Digital images acquired directly from the mouth facilitate easy storage and retrieval.
Conclusions:
- Direct digital imaging represents a significant advancement in dental technology.
- Intraoral scanners are becoming indispensable tools for modern dental practices utilizing CAD/CAM.
- The reviewed systems demonstrate the growing capabilities and adoption of direct digital imaging in dentistry.
