User Experience of Intraoral Scanners in Dentistry: Transnational Questionnaire Study

Al-Hassiny, Ahmad; Végh, Dániel; Bányai, Dorottya; Végh, Ágnes; Géczi, Zoltán; Borbély, Judit; Hermann, Péter; Hegedüs, Tamás

doi:10.1016/j.identj.2023.04.002

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“…This procedure allows digital capture of the shape of gum and teeth by a digital dental scanner [22]. This approach has witnessed a significant increase in terms of diffusion and adoption among dentists in recent years [23]. One of its advantages is that the resulting output consists of a 3D mesh of the patient's mouth, that can be subsequently exported in a .stl file (Figure 3a).…”

Section: Anatomical Data Acquisitionmentioning

confidence: 99%

A Novel Digitized Method for the Design and Additive Manufacturing of Orthodontic Space Maintainers

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Primary dentition is crucial in influencing the emergence of permanent teeth. Premature primary tooth loss can result in undesired tooth motions and space loss in the permanent dentition. Typically, fixed or removable dental appliances are adopted to maintain edentulous space until the eruption of permanent teeth. However, traditional space maintainers have limitations in terms of variability in tooth anatomy, potential allergic reactions in some individuals (i.e., nickel sensitivity), difficulties in maintaining oral hygiene, and patient acceptance. The present study introduces a fully digital framework for the design and manufacturing of customized pediatric unilateral space maintainers using generative algorithms. The proposed approach overcomes the current challenges by using a biocompatible resin material and optimizing the device’s size, design, and color. The methodology involves intraoral scanning, surface selection, and trim, generative 3D modeling, finite element analysis (FEA), and additive manufacturing (AM) through vat photopolymerization. FEA results demonstrate the device’s mechanical performance and reliability, while additive manufacturing ensures design freedom, high resolution, surface finishing, dimensional accuracy, and proper fit. The mechanical interlocking system facilitates easy and effective positioning of the device. This digital approach offers the potential for wider usage of space maintainers and can be further validated through experimental assessments and clinical studies.

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Section: Anatomical Data Acquisitionmentioning

confidence: 99%