Comparison of digital intraoral scanners by single-image capture system and full-color movie system

The use of dental computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) restoration is rapidly increasing.

This study was performed to evaluate the marginal and internal cement thickness and the adhesive gap of internal cavities comprising CAD/CAM materials using two digital impression acquisition methods and micro-computed tomography.

Images obtained by a single-image acquisition system (Bluecam Ver. 4.0) and a full-color video acquisition system (Omnicam Ver. 4.2) were divided into the BL and OM groups, respectively. Silicone impressions were prepared from an ISO-standard metal mold, and CEREC Stone BC and New Fuji Rock IMP were used to create working models (n=20) in the BL and OM groups (n=10 per group), respectively. Individual inlays were designed in a conventional manner using designated software, and all restorations were prepared using CEREC inLab MC XL. These were assembled with the corresponding working models used for measurement, and the level of fit was examined by three-dimensional analysis based on micro-computed tomography.

Significant differences in the marginal and internal cement thickness and adhesive gap spacing were found between the OM and BL groups.

The full-color movie capture system appears to be a more optimal restoration system than the single-image capture system.