Hybrid method of acquiring 3D data using an intraoral scanner

摘要

A method for imaging a region of interest in a patient's dentition includes obtaining an intraoral scan, forming a 3D digital model of the contour of the first surface of the patient's dentition including the region of interest, and forming a physical impression comprising at least the region of interest. ). This method scans the physical impression and creates a second surface contour of the identified region of interest. The digital model is modified by combining a portion of the second surface contour with the first surface contour over the region of interest. The modified digital model is displayed.