An Overview of Digital Intraoral Scanners: Past, Present and Future- From an Orthodontic Perspective

Authors

Henry Hann-Min Hwang, Graduate Institute of Clinical Dentistry, School of Dentistry, National Taiwan University; Department of Dentistry, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
Chi-Wei Chou, Graduate Institute of Clinical Dentistry, School of Dentistry, National Taiwan University
Yi-Jane Chen, Graduate Institute of Clinical Dentistry, School of Dentistry, National Taiwan University; Department of Dentistry, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
Chung-Chen Jane Yao, Graduate Institute of Clinical Dentistry, School of Dentistry, National Taiwan University; Department of Dentistry, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, TaiwanFollow

Abstract

Digital intraoral scanners(IOSs) have become the ongoing trend in contemporary digital orthodontics. This article aims to elaborate the past, present, and future of IOSs from an orthodontist’s perspective. We summarized the comparison between digital and conventional impression in literatures. Also, we discussed about the imaging principles and characteristics of different IOSs. Although unable to recommend the single best option, a checklist of consideration when choosing an IOSs was developed after trailing the mainstream commercial products. With technology revolution, embracing the IOSs may be essential for those interested in future digital orthodontic workflow.

Recommended Citation

Hwang, Henry Hann-Min; Chou, Chi-Wei; Chen, Yi-Jane; and Yao, Chung-Chen Jane (2018) "An Overview of Digital Intraoral Scanners: Past, Present and Future- From an Orthodontic Perspective," Taiwanese Journal of Orthodontics: Vol. 30: Iss. 3, Article 3.
https://doi.org/10.30036/TJO.201810_31(3).0003
Available at: https://www.tjo.org.tw/tjo/vol30/iss3/3

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