An intraoral scanner allows the recording of hard and soft tissues in a rapid and
comfortable way for patients with teeth and attached gingiva.
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In edentulous patients with minimal keratinized gingiva and mobile lingual and buccal
tissues, scanning can be problematic, leading to poor quality scans.
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In these situations, conventional impression making and subsequent scanning of the
resulting cast may be useful for providing the advantages of the digital workflow,
including instant delivery to the dental laboratory and the possibility of working
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- Accuracy of digital complete dentures: a systematic review of in vitro studies.J Prosthet Dent. 2021; 125: 249-256
- Cast-free digital workflow for implant-supported rehabilitation in a completely edentulous patient: a clinical report.J Prosthet Dent. 2021; 125: 197-203
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Published online: December 14, 2020
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