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Accuracy in Dental Medicine, A New Way to Measure Trueness and Precision
Published on: April 29, 2014
Dental Impressions: The Continued Expansion of Digital Technologies
1Assistant Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, University of Chile, Santiago, Chile; Adjunct Professor, Department of Preventive and Restorative Sciences, University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Private Practice, Santiago, Chile.
Abstract:
Precision is key to the success of indirect dental restorations. Accurate impressions that capture complex hard- and soft-tissue details are paramount to ensure optimal anatomical shape, marginal fit, and overall restoration success. Impression-making techniques have continuously evolved from basic physical casts to the sophisticated digital scans of today.
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