[Research progress on accuracy of intraoral digital impressions for implant-supported prostheses in edentulous jaw].

Abstract

With the rapid development of implant techniques and digital technology, intraoral digital impressions have become a commonly used impression method in implant restoration. At present, the accuracy of intraoral digital impressions directly applied to implant-supported prostheses in edentulous jaw remains inadequate. This is due to the high accuracy requirement of full-arch implant impressions, while there are still technical challenges in intraoral digital impressions about recognition and stitching. In this regard, scholars have proposed a variety of scanning strategies to improve the accuracy of intraoral scans, including mucosal modifications, auxiliary devices and novel scan bodies. At the same time, as a new digital impression technique, stereo photogrammetry has been developing steadily and exhibits promising accuracy. This article reviews the research progress on the accuracy of edentulous full-arch implant impressions and techniques which can improve the accuracy of intraoral digital impressions thus providing a reference for clinical application.