3D Scanner

A dental scanner is a sophisticated imaging device used in dentistry to capture highly accurate and detailed digital impressions of a patient's teeth, gums, and surrounding oral structures. It is an advanced alternative to traditional methods of taking dental impressions, such as using messy impression materials.

The primary purpose of a dental scanner is to create digital models of the patient's oral cavity, which can be used for a variety of applications in modern dentistry. Here's how it works:

• Optical Scanning Technology: Dental scanners utilize advanced optical scanning technology, typically based on structured light or laser scanning principles. The scanner emits a light source onto the patient's teeth, and a camera captures multiple images of the reflected light from different angles.
• Three-Dimensional Reconstruction: The captured images are then processed by specialized software that reconstructs a three-dimensional virtual model of the patient's teeth and oral tissues. This model is highly accurate, capturing intricate details with exceptional precision.
• Color Mapping and Texture: In addition to the shape and position of the teeth, dental scanners can also capture color and texture information of the dental structures. This feature enables the reproduction of lifelike digital models, enhancing the overall realism of the virtual dental impressions.
• Digital Storage and Manipulation: The digital models generated by dental scanners can be stored electronically in a computer system. This eliminates the need for physical storage of bulky plaster models traditionally used in dental practices. Digital models can also be easily manipulated and modified using specialized software, providing dentists with convenient tools for treatment planning and communication with patients.
• Applications: Dental scanners find extensive use in various dental procedures and applications, including restorative dentistry (such as crowns, bridges, and veneers), orthodontics (including aligners and retainers), biteplanes,  implantology (implant planning and surgical guides), and prosthetics (dentures and partial dentures). They also enable improved communication with dental laboratories, as digital files can be securely and quickly transmitted for the fabrication of dental restorations.

In summary, a dental scanner is an advanced imaging device that uses optical scanning technology to create highly accurate three-dimensional digital models of a patient's teeth and oral structures. It offers numerous advantages over traditional impression methods, including improved accuracy, patient comfort, time efficiency, and enhanced treatment planning capabilities.