“Types of Dental Scanners Used in Dentistry”by dr.Rajkumar
Dr. Raj Kumar Singh
What types of scanners are used in dentistry?
There are several types of dental scanners used in dentistry:
Intraoral scanners – These scanners are small, hand-held devices that are inserted into the patient’s mouth to capture detailed images of the teeth and gums.
Extraoral scanners – These scanners are larger devices that are placed outside the patient’s mouth to capture images of the jaw and face.
3D cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) scanners – These scanners use x-ray technology to create detailed 3D images of the teeth, jaws, and surrounding structures.
Laser scanners – These scanners use laser technology to capture images of teeth and gums.
Optical scanners – These scanners use light to capture images of the teeth and gums.
Photogrammetry scanners – These scanners use cameras to capture images and then use software to create 3D models of the teeth and gums.
Advantages of Dental Scanners :
Dental scanning technology offers a number of advantages over the traditional dental impression, diagnosis treatment planning, and restoration makeup, including:
- Increased accuracy and precision in diagnosis and treatment planning
- Greater patient comfort, as no messy impression materials are used
- Faster treatment time, as digital impressions can be created and transmitted almost instantly
- Reduced risk of errors, as digital impressions, can be easily shared and reviewed by multiple dentists or specialists.
- Planning orthodontic treatment, including braces and Invisalign.
- Placing dental implants.
- Diagnosing and monitoring oral diseases and conditions, such as cavities, gum disease, and jaw tumors.
Dental scanning technology is a powerful tool that can revolutionize the way dentists diagnose and treat dental problems. With a variety of types and uses, it offers a more accurate, comfortable, and efficient way of capturing dental impressions. It is a digital process that makes it more efficient, faster, and easy to share digital impressions with multiple specialists and dentists. With its many advantages, dental scanning technology is becoming an increasingly popular choice among dental professionals and patients alike.