Ask the Editors
Digital Impression
- There is confusion among clinicians because both Sirona Dental Systems and D4D Technologies offer in-office and, more recently, lab services - can you help differentiate the two services?
- What additional costs are involved with digital impression systems?
- Are there shortcomings of digital impressions?
- What are some clinical considerations in capturing digital impressions?
- Do you think the use of digital impressions will replace the use of traditional impressions in the future?
- What is the difference between digital impressions and CAD/CAM?
- What is the number one obstacle that clinicians face when trying to implement new technology such as digital impressions in their offices?
- How will digital impressions enhance one’s practice?
- Why is there such a cost difference between 3M ESPE Lava Chairside Oral Scanner C.O.S. and iTero, and CEREC AC and E4D Dentist?
- With the E4D Dentist, you are able to scan an elastomeric impression; when can this be advantageous?
- What type of tissue retraction would you recommend for best results with digital impressions?
- Once I purchase an iTero (Cadent, Inc.), are there other fees?
- What are advantages and disadvantages of the iTero (Cadent, Inc.) digital impression system?
- What are patient perceptions about the iTero (Cadent, Inc.)?
- What happens once the iTero (Cadent, Inc.) scan is completed?
- Does the iTero (Cadent, Inc.) require proprietary design software and milling machine?
- How does the learning curve of iTero (Cadent, Inc.) compare to other digital impression systems?
- Is the large size of the iTero (Cadent, Inc.) handpiece a deterrent?
- What are some clinical tips for revealing the margins in digital scanning?
- What are some clinical tips for success with staining and glazing of CAD/CAM ceramic restorations?
- What are some clinical tips for using a diode laser in preparation for digital scanning?
- How do I remove contrast medium used with digital scanning?
- How does scanning with E4D Dentist Rapid Scan and Cerec AC compare?
- How important is the use of contrast medium with digital scanning?
- What restorations do I send to the lab after digital scanning?
- When is pre-op scanning a good idea in digital scanning?
- Is retraction different for digital scans versus impressions?
- What are important characteristics of preparation design for in-office CAD/CAM restorations?
- Can the 3M ESPE Lava Chairside Oral Scanner C.O.S. be used with patients known to be gaggers?
- Describe the scanning process for the 3M ESPE Lava Chairside Oral Scanner C.O.S.
- What is the 3M ESPE Lava Chairside Oral Scanner C.O.S.?
- What is the acceptance of patients for use of the 3M ESPE Lava Chairside Oral Scanner C.O.S.?
- Does the 3M ESPE Lava Chairside Oral Scanner C.O.S. require application of powder to the teeth?
- How does the 3M ESPE Lava Chairside Oral Scanner C.O.S. obtain a digital impression?
- How does the accuracy of a crown made from a digital scan compare to a crown made from an impression?
- How fast is the 3M ESPE Lava Chairside Oral Scanner C.O.S. compared to traditional impressioning?
- How long does it take to become comfortable when using the 3M ESPE Lava Chairside Oral Scanner C.O.S.?
- How long does it take to scan with the 3M ESPE Lava Chairside Oral Scanner C.O.S.?