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Perks of intraoral scanner to prosthodontist: A review

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Review Article

Author Details : Prasanna Pawar*, Kishor Mahale, Smita Khalikar, Vilas Rajguru, Sonali Mahajan

Volume : 5, Issue : 3, Year : 2023

Article Page : 104-108

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.jdp.2023.024

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Abstract

Intraoral scanners (IOS) have been boon to dentistry since 1980 as it has variety of applications such as impression making, use in prosthodontics and orthodontics appliances, retainers. Digital impressions have many benefits over conventional impressions. The chief advantage is that reduced patient discomfort. Many patient factors such as anxiety and gag reflex are reduced with the help of intra oral scanners. Whereas the drawbacks of optical impressions are inability to detect deep areas of teeth such as in bleeding. High cost and its maintenance.
 

Keywords: Intraoral scanners, IOS, Digital dentistry, CAD/CAM, Intraoral scanners in prosthodontics

How to cite : Pawar P, Mahale K, Khalikar S, Rajguru V, Mahajan S, Perks of intraoral scanner to prosthodontist: A review. J Dent Panacea 2023;5(3):104-108

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