Evidence for use of intraoral scanners under clinical conditions for obtaining full-arch digital impressions is insufficient

摘要

Question: Have the current scanning systems for complete arch digital impressions been tested under clinical conditions for their reliability, accuracy and reproducibility? Data sources PubMed, Scopus, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, Em base. Relevant papers were also searched from the reference lists of selected studies. A web search of current manufacturers of intraoral scanners. Study selection Studies with full-arch digital impressions recorded intraorally that tested any of the following outcomes; validity, repeatability, reproducibility, time efficiency. Patient acceptance of digital impressions were considered for the review.