An overview of three‐dimensional imaging devices in dentistry

Objective To review four types of three‐dimensional imaging devices: intraoral scanners, extraoral scanners, cone‐beam computed tomography (CBCT), and facial scanners, in terms of their development, technologies, advantages, disadvantages, accuracy, influencing factors, and applications in dentistry...

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Published in:Journal of esthetic and restorative dentistry 2022-12, Vol.34 (8), p.1179-1196
Main Authors: Hou, Xingyu, Xu, Xiaotong, Zhao, Menghua, Kong, Jiawen, Wang, Mingchang, Lee, Eui‐Seok, Jia, Qi, Jiang, Heng Bo
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
3D imaging
Accuracy
CBCT
Computed tomography
Dentistry
extraoral scanner
facial scanner
intraoral scanner
Scanners
scanning
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Summary:Objective To review four types of three‐dimensional imaging devices: intraoral scanners, extraoral scanners, cone‐beam computed tomography (CBCT), and facial scanners, in terms of their development, technologies, advantages, disadvantages, accuracy, influencing factors, and applications in dentistry. Methods PubMed (National Library of Medicine) and Google Scholar databases were searched. Additionally, the scanner manufacturers' websites were accessed to obtain relevant data. Four authors independently selected the articles, books, and websites. To exclude duplicates and scrutinize the data, they were uploaded to Mendeley Data. In total, 135 articles, two books, and 17 websites were included. Results Research and clinical practice have shown that oral and facial scanners and CBCT can be used widely in various areas of dentistry with high accuracy. Conclusion Although further advancement of these devices is desirable, there is no doubt that digital technology represents the future of dentistry. Furthermore, the combined use of different devices may bring dentistry into a new era. These four devices will play a significant role in clinical utility with high accuracy. The combined use of these devices should be explored further. Clinical significance The four devices will play a significant role in clinical use with high accuracy. The combined use of these devices should be explored further.
ISSN:1496-4155
1708-8240
DOI:10.1111/jerd.12955