Which clinical and quality-control factors should guide selection between impression materials and intraoral scanning?
When should dentists choose conventional or digital impressions?
ArticleImpression Armamentarium in Dentistry From Conventional Materials to Intraoral ScannersOpen3 replies
Dr. Rockson SamuelGeneral Dentistry, Implant Dentistry & Digital Dentistry·No method is universally best. Consider margin location, span, moisture, implants, soft tissue, tolerance, laboratory workflow and experience.
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Digital scanning removes material distortion but adds scanning strategy, calibration, stitching and data-transfer variables.
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A conventional impression should be inspected for continuous margins, voids, pulls, tray stability and occlusal accuracy.
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