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Conventional Impression vs Optical Zenati Latifa and

Boukais Hamid
Impression: The Battle has already Begun
Department of Dentistry, University Saad
Dahlab of Blida, Algéria

Abstract
The most important step in prosthetic restoration is the impression, for centuries, Corresponding author: Zenati Latifa
the conventional impression has always been used in dentistry therefore the
introduction of digital impression has revolutionized our prosthetic approach.  [email protected]
Keywords: Optical impression; Conventional impression; Camera; Prosthodontics
PhD in Prosthodontics, Department of
Dentistry, University Saad Dahlab of Blida,
Received: September 19, 2016; Accepted: October 08, 2016; Published: October 11, Algéria.
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Introduction
Citation: Latifa Z, Hamid B. Conventional
Digital impression was introduced in dentistry in the middle
Impression vs Optical Impression: The Battle
1980, the father of optical impression Pr. Fronçois Duret, states has already Begun. Periodon Prosthodon.
the Digital Impression will overcome many imprecision in the 2016, 2:3.
prosthetic chain due to the materials and or human errors [1].
Since our main subject is the optical impression consequently we
need cameras. As you can see there are many types! Such as: At least we need to have three impressions: prepared arch,
iTero; Omnicam by CEREC; NEVO; 3M true definition; TRIOS from antagonist arch, and the occlusion a virtual 3D model from those
3 shape and finally IOS fast scan (Figure 1) [2]. images. Contribute to a minimum need for occlusal adjustment
in final restoration (Figure 3) [4,5].
The procedure consists of isolation of the prepared teeth,
coating with di oxyde titane if we use système CEREC (Bluecam) How is Optical Impression More Efficient
or powder free scanning with color image data for the case if we
use itero, that’s Allow immediate evaluation of preparation and than Conventional Impression?
margins (Figure 2) [3]. Well It was found that the digital impression procedure takes
significantly less time (6 min 39 S) than the conventional
impression which takes (12 min 13 S), it’s more faster=less chair
time which mean the increasement of 50% productivity [6,7].
We gain time by eliminating steps in the office such as: tray
selection, there is no more Bubbles in the impression material
or problems with separated impression material from the tray,
disinfection, Moreover We obtain a virtual model, therefore it
will delete all steps: Pour plaster, cut cast and dies, trimming,
application of Die spacer, articulation besides each chemical step
in the process accumulate errors in the treatment and also in the
manufacturing cycle and shipping [8,9].
In the other hand, if we compare the two techniques! The optical
Figure 1 Different types of camera. impression requires less materials, steps and time comparing to

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Figure 2 Optical impression with CEREC system «coating with di oxyde de titane » in the left image. In the right 3D color image by 3
shape with powder free.

Figure 3 Three impressions; one of the prepared arch, second for the antagonist and the third in bite.

the physical impression. • The digital impression can be stored electronically

indefinitely, which saves space
• Imprecisions simultaneously more efficiency and accuracy
• Tomorrow’s dental laboratory is virtual
• As a result less time with more productivity in clinics and
labs • For our patients comfort, No gag reflex any more with
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less chair time and they have tendencies for the digital
impression technic rather than physical impression.
Conclusion
Digital and traditional impressions offer unique benefits and
• That’s will Gives a competitive advantage
challenges. For patients with extensive bleeding, conventional
Discussion impressions are best, because a digital scanner cannot detect
what it cannot see. These methods are totally different but leads
Of course, the optical impression has its limits such as high cost
and the requirement of specific equipment about 4000 dollar. to the same result in the end, therefore we expect that optical
The in vitro studies show within their limitation that PVS is the impression will replace gradually the conventional in the next
most accurate impression material. future.

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