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Digital impression making in dentistry: A review.

Anjali Sharma¹, Ameer Akhil Ahmed Shaik², Sumit Bhatt³

¹Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Teerthanker Mahaveer Dental College & Research Centre, TMU, Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, India.

|December 30, 2025

Summary

Digital impression-making in dentistry offers improved accuracy and patient comfort. This technology enhances dental care efficiency and professional collaboration.

Keywords:

Digital impression conventional impression dentistry

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Area of Science:

Dentistry
Digital Health Technologies

Background:

The integration of digital technologies into dental practice is rapidly evolving.
Traditional impression methods present challenges in accuracy and patient experience.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the impact and benefits of adopting digital impression-making in dentistry.
To highlight advancements in dental technology for improved practice.

Main Methods:

Review of current literature on digital impression systems.
Analysis of key performance indicators related to digital impressions.

Main Results:

Digital impression-making demonstrates enhanced accuracy compared to conventional methods.
Significant reduction in patient discomfort and chairside time reported.
Improved workflow efficiency and collaboration among dental professionals.

Conclusions:

Digital impression technology is transforming dental care delivery.
Adoption of digital impressions leads to better patient outcomes and practice efficiency.