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- DOI 10.18231/j.aprd.2025.023
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Digital impressions in implant dentistry: Revolutionizing accuracy, comfort, and efficiency
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Sidhartha S P Behara *
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Sunil Kumar M V
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Akhila Devi Kakarlapudi
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KaumudhiKalla
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Sneha Gontu
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Mayadevi
Sidhartha S P Behara *
Akhila Devi Kakarlapudi
Mayadevi
Digital impression technology has revolutionized implant dentistry by improving the planning, placement, and restoration of implants. Traditional conventional impression techniques were often inaccurate and uncomfortable. Intraoral scanners now provide precise 3D models for accurate surgical guides and prosthetic designs, integrating with CAD/CAM software for efficient workflows. The benefits include enhanced precision, reduced chair time, and improved patient comfort. Real-time feedback and seamless CAD/CAM integration minimize errors. Clinically, digital impressions support pre-surgical planning, custom guides, and follow-up care, improving implant success rates, especially with CBCT integration. Challenges include high costs, clinician training, and limitations in scanning certain areas. Environmental factors like moisture and large file management also pose difficulties. However, advancements in implant planning software and CAD/CAM technologies continue to improve efficiency. Future innovations in AI, machine learning, and cloud systems will further enhance diagnostic accuracy and accessibility, transforming implant dentistry and patient care.
Keywords: Digital Impression, Implants, Impression Techniques, Models
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