The 3D intraoral scanner is an electronic device that allows digital impressions of a person’s mouth to be taken in 3D. This device is used to take records of the patient’s mouth so that the starting point for treatment can be established.
Traditionally, the way to make these impressions was to introduce trays of paste into the mouth, but these pasty materials were unpleasant for the patient. Therefore, these techniques have been replaced by the 3D intraoral scanner, which is also a more accurate and reliable procedure.
Advantages of using the 3D intraoral scanner
The intraoral scanner makes it possible to avoid using materials that are unpleasant for patients, but it also allows a more complete diagnosis to be made. In fact, with this electronic device, an assessment can be made to establish a less invasive working method that does not excessively weaken the tooth.
The use of the 3D intraoral scanner in different areas of dentistry
This device is used to diagnose and study each patient, but it is also effective for orthodontic and prosthetic treatments. On the one hand, in prosthetic treatments, both prostheses on teeth and prostheses on implants, protocols and working times are improved, reducing the number of visits for the patient. On the other hand, in orthodontic treatments, the scanner is very useful in invisible orthodontic treatments.
Treatment results
According to the conclusions obtained in different studies, dental treatments performed by this procedure have better results than those treatments performed with the methods used up to now.