Digital intraoral scanning technique for edentulous jaws

Publication date: May 2018 Source:The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, Volume 119, Issue 5 Author(s): Jing-Huan Fang, Xueyin An, Seung-Mi Jeong, Byung-Ho Choi Few studies have evaluated direct digital scans of edentulous jaws using intraoral scanners because it is difficult to scan edentulous sites that are smooth and devoid of features. A scanning technique is introduced for making direct digital scans of edentulous jaws with intraoral scanners in patients with a broad palate.

Source: The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry - May 24, 2018 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research