For many years, complete dentures have stood as a cornerstone of restorative
dentistry, offering a vital solution for individuals dealing with edentulism,
ultimately enhancing their oral health and overall quality of life. The traditional
approach to crafting complete dentures involves a series of labor-intensive
steps, including impressions, and often results in time-consuming processes
and potential inaccuracies. Intraoral scanners have recently emerged as a
groundbreaking technology within the dental field, revolutionizing the entire
process of fabricating complete dentures. In this review, we delve into the
current landscape of intraoral scanners for complete dentures. The types of
intraoral scanners along with the technologies used, methods of scanning the
edentulous arches, examining the advantages, and addressing associated
challenges are discussed. In the end, we have also shed some light on their
future potential to reshape denture treatment.
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