Utilization of iTero digital impression unit for resin composite inlay

Area of Science:

• Dentistry
• Digital Imaging
• Restorative Dentistry

Background:

• Traditional elastomeric impression techniques pose challenges in indirect fixed dental procedures.
• Digital impression technology presents a viable alternative, streamlining the process for clinicians, labs, and patients.

Observation:

• The iTero system utilizes parallel confocal imaging to generate accurate virtual dental impressions.
• These digital impressions can be easily managed, edited, and transmitted electronically to dental laboratories.

Findings:

• Computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) technologies are applied to virtual impressions.
• This enables the creation of numerous identical polyurethane models from a single digital scan.

Implications:

• This case report details the use of the iTero system for a resin composite inlay on a mandibular second premolar.
• It highlights the collaborative workflow between clinicians and laboratory technicians using digital impression technology.