Advantages and Challenges in Digital Impression Technology - A Narrative Review

Mariya Dimitrova

Abstract: Digital impression technology has become a major innovation in prosthetic dentistry, improving accuracy, efficiency, and patient comfort. This narrative review examines the current landscape of digital impressions, assessing their benefits, drawbacks, and prospects. The review underscores digital impressions' higher accuracy and precision compared to traditional methods, along with greater patient comfort and more efficient workflows. However, challenges such as high initial costs, a steep learning curve, and technical limitations remain. Additionally, better integration of digital impression systems with existing dental practice infrastructures is needed. The review also explores potential future advancements, including enhanced intraoral scanning technology, broader adoption, standardization of digital workflows, and integration with other digital dental technologies. These advancements are expected to drive widespread adoption and improve clinical outcomes in prosthetic dentistry.

Keywords: digital impressions, CAD, CAM, prosthodontics, intraoral scanners

How to Cite?: Mariya Dimitrova, "Advantages and Challenges in Digital Impression Technology - A Narrative Review", Volume 13 Issue 7, July 2024, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 558-561, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR24709171934, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR24709171934