Influence of implant scan body material and intraoral scanner system on the accuracy of
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Why it matters for dental
Implant clinicians and prosthodontists who rely on intraoral scanning for three-unit restorations can expect measurable differences in scan accuracy depending on scan-body material and scanner brand; labs and practices that standardize these components may reduce remakes and adjustment chair time.
Key points
- Peer-reviewed study in The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry (available online 24 Sept 2026) tests the combined effect of implant scan-body material and intraoral scanner system on trueness and precision of three-unit implant scans.
- Findings quantify accuracy variances across common scanner brands and scan-body materials (titanium vs. PEEK vs. others), directly informing which combinations produce clinically acceptable marginal and internal fit.
- Specialist and DSO prosthetic teams can use the data to select scan-body/imaging-system pairs that minimize deviation, potentially lowering laboratory remakes and adjustment appointments.
- Academia and residency programs can incorporate the material-scanner interaction data into digital-workflow curricula and clinical protocols.
Who should care
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