Evaluation of different approaches for using a laser scanner in digitization of dental impressions.
- Author:
Wan Sun LEE
1
;
Woong Chul KIM
;
Hae Young KIM
;
Wook Tae KIM
;
Ji Hwan KIM
Author Information
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords: Digitization of impression bodies; Dental CAD/CAM system; Zirconia three-unit FPDs; Marginal gap; Internal gap
- MeSH: Bicuspid; Denmark; Denture, Partial, Fixed; Molar; Seoul; Silicone Elastomers; Siloxanes
- From:The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics 2014;6(1):22-29
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: PURPOSE: This study aimed to investigate the potential clinical application of digitized silicone rubber impressions by comparing the accuracy of zirconia 3-unit fixed partial dentures (FPDs) fabricated from 2 types of data (working model and impression) obtained from a laser scanner. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Ten working models and impressions were prepared with epoxy resin and vinyl polysiloxane, respectively. Based on the data obtained from the laser scanner (D-700; 3Shape A/S, Copenhagen, Denmark), a total of 20 zirconia frameworks were prepared using a dental CAD/CAM system (DentalDesigner; 3shape A/S, Copenhagen, Denmark / Ener-mill, Dentaim, Seoul, Korea). The silicone replicas were sectioned into four pieces to evaluate the framework fit. The replicas were imaged using a digital microscope, and the fit of the reference points (P1, P2, P3, P4, P5, P6, and P7) were measured using the program in the device. Measured discrepancies were divided into 5 categories of gaps (MG, CG, AWG, AOTG, OG). Data were analyzed with Student's t-test (alpha=0.05), repeated measures ANOVA and two-way ANOVA (alpha=0.05). RESULTS: The mean gap of the zirconia framework prepared from the working models presented a narrower discrepancy than the frameworks fabricated from the impression bodies. The mean of the total gap in premolars (P=.003) and molars (P=.002) exhibited a statistical difference between two groups. CONCLUSION: The mean gap dimensions of each category showed statistically significant difference. Nonetheless, the digitized impression bodies obtained with a laser scanner were applicable to clinical settings, considering the clinically acceptable marginal fit (120 microm).
