数字化口腔修复(2)——数字化印模

Digital restorative dentistry and prosthodontics(Digital impressions)

义齿采用数字化的加工方法,有助于提高修复体质量,改善护理质量,并为患者提供最佳就诊体验。数字化印模易于储存,不占空间,且无需消毒,极大地避免了气泡、裂痕和收缩变形的发生。随着新技术的迅猛发展,优化数字化印模的操作,降低数字化印模的成本,将有助于其发展。

For today＇s dental students,digital is all that they know. Previous generations sometimes find it difficult,if not impossible,to adapt to new technology,but to the younger generation it is second nature and in fact demanded. Digital technology has affected and is affecting the profession of dentistry in the same way,whether we as individuals like it or not.Patients like digital dentistry,as it minimizes the discomfort associated with traditional impressions. Moving to digital dentistry leads to improvements in the quality of oral care,offers a better patient experience,and improves the productivity and economics of the dental practice. Technology is advancing exponentially,and there are many exciting new technologies on the horizon. The reducing cost of digital impressions will ensure that these developments will continue as exemplified by the recent introduction of a new range of digital intraoral scanners.