The Shift to Digital Impressions
Move beyond the limitations of PVS. Explore the clinical benefits, workflow efficiencies, and financial return of adopting intraoral scanning for everyday dental prosthetics.
Analog Mess vs. Digital Precision
Traditional impressions are prone to inaccuracies and discomfort. Intraoral scanners (IOS) offer a superior alternative. Interact with the tabs below for a direct comparison.
Core Benefits of Intraoral Scanning
Adopting IOS technology delivers immediate and impactful advantages for your practice, your lab, and your patients.
Enhanced Accuracy
Eliminates voids, tears, and distortions common in PVS impressions, leading to better-fitting crowns, fewer adjustments, and reduced remake rates.
Workflow Efficiency
Instant digital transfer to the lab eliminates shipping time and costs. The entire impression process is faster, saving valuable chair time on every case.
Improved Patient Comfort
No messy impression material means no gagging and a far more pleasant experience, which significantly boosts patient satisfaction and case acceptance.
The Intraoral Scanner Market
The IOS market is diverse, with systems suited for different practice needs and budgets. Click below to explore the main categories of scanners available today.
The Financial Case: IOS ROI
An intraoral scanner is a practice-building investment. Use the calculator to see how quickly the savings on materials, remakes, and chair time can lead to a positive return.
The Digital Prosthetic Workflow
The "scan-to-mill" process is simple, fast, and highly accurate, connecting the clinic and the lab seamlessly.
Scan & Send
Scan the preparation, opposing arch, and bite in minutes. The digital file is sent to the lab instantly.
Digital Design
The lab technician uses the precise scan data in CAD software to design the final restoration.
Manufacture (CAM)
The design is sent to a milling machine or 3D printer for fabrication from materials like zirconia or e.max.
Seat Restoration
The final, highly accurate prosthesis is returned to the clinic for seating with minimal to no adjustments.
The New Standard of Care
For general prosthetic dentistry, intraoral scanning is no longer a luxury—it's the new standard. The combination of clinical accuracy, workflow efficiency, and a proven financial return makes it an essential tool for the modern dental practice.