MEDIUMResearchTier 1
Influence of facial hair (clean-shaven, stubble
SourceJournal of Prosthetic Dentistry (JPD)Tier 1Peer-Reviewed Research
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Why it matters for dental
Facial hair can alter how accurately a patient's face is captured by 3D scanners used for prosthodontic planning and fabrication. Practice owners and restorative teams should verify scanner performance with bearded patients before relying on digital workflows for crowns, dentures, or implants.
Key points
- Facial hair levels tested were clean-shaven, stubble, and beard.
- Four separate facial scanners were evaluated for their 3D patient representation accuracy.
- The clinical study was published in The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry.
- Authors include Panagiotis Ntovas, Ourania Ladia, Abdul B. Barmak, Vincent Fehmer, Marta Revilla-León, and Irena Sailer.
Who should care
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