Intraoral scanners
Intraoral scanners have revolutionized dental laboratories by enabling precise digital impressions, leading to improved efficiency and accuracy in creating dental restorations
Aoralscan, Cerec Primescan, Carestream Dental 3600, Condor, iTero Element, and Medit i700.
- The scanner projects a light source onto the teeth and gums.
- The light bounces off the teeth and gums.
- The scanner's lens redirects the light back to a sensor.
- The sensor creates a sharp image.
Ensuring that intraoral scanners are compatible with the laboratory's CAD/CAM systems is crucial for a seamless workflow.
Dental laboratories can integrate intraoral scanners into their operations by collaborating with dental practices that utilize this technology. Some labs offer programs to assist practices in adopting intraoral scanners. For instance, Dentocrafts Digital Dental Lab provides an Intra Oral Scanner Program in collaboration with iTero, aiming to facilitate a seamless transition to digital dentistry. .
Laboratory technicians may require training to adapt to digital workflows and maximize the potential of intraoral scanning technology.
