In vitro comparison of the accuracy (trueness and precision) of six extraoral dental scanners with different scanning technologies

Abstract Statement of problem The fabrication of prosthetic restorations using computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) procedures depends on scanning surfaces. However, limited information is available regarding the effect of extraoral scanning systems on the accuracy of the fab...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Published in:The Journal of prosthetic dentistry 2016-10, Vol.116 (4), p.543-550.e1
Main Authors: González de Villaumbrosia, Pablo, DDS, PhD, Martínez-Rus, Francisco, DDS, PhD, García-Orejas, Ana, DDS, PhD, Salido, María Paz, DDS, PhD, Pradíes, Guillermo, DDS, PhD
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Computer-Aided Design - instrumentation
Dentistry
Humans
Image Processing, Computer-Assisted
Imaging, Three-Dimensional
In Vitro Techniques
Reproducibility of Results
Citations: Items that this one cites
Items that cite this one
Online Access:Get full text
Tags: Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
Description
Summary:Abstract Statement of problem The fabrication of prosthetic restorations using computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) procedures depends on scanning surfaces. However, limited information is available regarding the effect of extraoral scanning systems on the accuracy of the fabrication process. Purpose The purpose of this in vitro study was to evaluate and compare the accuracy (trueness and precision) and resolution of 6 CAD/CAM extraoral scanners by comparing features and scan technology. Material and methods A master die was fabricated to simulate a dental preparation. The die was measured with a coordinate measuring machine (CMM) to obtain an accurate digital CAD reference model (CRM). The master die was then scanned 10 times with 3 structured light scanners, 2 laser scanners, and 1 contact scanner. The resulting laboratory scan data (LSD) were converted to a Standard Tessellation Language (STL) format. The discrepancies between measurements were compared 3-dimensionally and at 3 selected areas of a virtual sagittal cut using CAD software. The Kruskal–Wallis 1-way analysis of variance was first performed to compare scanners and then to group data according to scanner type. The Spearman rank correlation coefficient was used to test the association between resolution and all other variables (α=.05). Results For all 6 scanners, the mean resolution value was 133.9 (SD 93.9) points/mm2 . The value for trueness was 38.8 (SD 6.2) μm and for precision 45.5 (SD 4.8) μm. Trueness values were 20.3 μm (SD 32.7) at the axial surfaces, 46.6 μm (SD 25.9) at the margin of the preparation, and 55.8 μm (SD 29.3) at the center of the occlusal groove. The ZENO Scan was the most accurate and precise of the 6 scanners for most of the variables measured. Conclusions The reliability of CAD/CAM scanners is not affected by a specific technology (light, laser, or contact) but by definite parameters. In addition, the entire scanning procedure is more accurate if the scanned surfaces are smooth and regular.
ISSN:0022-3913
1097-6841
DOI:10.1016/j.prosdent.2016.01.025