HANDBOOK OF intraoral SCANNERS: A guide to scanners in dentistry

Intraoral scanners have transformed dental practice by enabling accurate, efficient, and patient-friendly digital impression workflows. This book covers the principles of digital impression making, scanner technologies, image acquisition methods, and the workflow involved in capturing, processing, and utilizing digital data for diagnosis and treatment planning. It discusses the clinical applications of intraoral scanners in restorative dentistry, prosthodontics, implantology, orthodontics and paediatric dentistry. The book also examines factors affecting scanning accuracy, advantages and limitations of different systems, data management, and integration with CAD/CAM technologies. It serves as a valuable resource for students, clinicians, researchers, and dental technicians seeking to understand and implement digital workflows in contemporary dental practice.