Customized scan bodies to facilitate intraoral scanning for full arch implant prosthesis: A dental technique

J Prosthodont. 2024 Mar;33(3):297-300. doi: 10.1111/jopr.13728. Epub 2023 Jul 20.

Abstract

This article presents the design of customized resin scan bodies with different forms and their use to facilitate intraoral scanning of a maxillary full arch implant case with five implants. The aim is to limit the distance between the scan bodies and to create definite landmarks to facilitate the scanning process in full arch implant cases.

Keywords: full arch; scan body; scanning; screw-retained prosthesis.

MeSH terms

  • Computer-Aided Design
  • Dental Implants*
  • Dental Impression Technique
  • Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported

Substances

  • Dental Implants