Digital Revolution in Indian Dental Practice: Role of Intraoral Scanners India is in the fast digital transition within the dentistry sphere. Although a previous level in the sphere of treating patients was developed with the usage of traditional tools and technologies, now practices have changed, and the latest advancements, including AI-powered tools, CAD/CAM systems, and intraoral scanners, have become the essential device in the functioning of clinics.
The most prominent innovation among these is the intraoral scanner, which is now replacing traditional impression methods and providing patients with a more accurate, seamless and faster treatment.
Traditional Dental Impressions: The Beginning of Discomfort and Errors
In conventional dental impression, the alginate or silicone materials are packed in the mouth or stuffed into the mouth to make an impression of the teeth. The process is not only very uncomfortable but it also presents the gagging effect sometimes which can quite often make children or sensitive patients very nervous.
These materials are sensitive to temperature, which can lead to distortion or shrinkage of the impression. Sometimes, due to a small mistake, the entire impression has to be taken again, which not only increases time and cost, but also spoils the patient’s experience.
Intraoral Scanning: Revolutionizing Treatment with Technology
- In today’s modern era, devices like intraoral scanners have found a solution to all these problems.
- AI-enabled scanners like the Shining 3D Aoralscan Elite create high-resolution 3D scans from inside the patient’s mouth in a matter of seconds.
- This process requires neither trays nor materials nor any discomfort.
- With the help of AI, these scanners automatically identify and remove incorrect data, making the scan highly accurate and clinically appropriate.
- This minimizes errors in treatments like crowns, bridges, aligners.
Amazing improvement in patient experience
Intraoral scanners have completely transformed the treatment experience for patients:
- No nausea, no material injected into the mouth
- Scanning is instant, reducing chair time
- Precise scanning eliminates the need to repeat treatments
- Patients can see the scan live on the screen, improving trust and awareness
AI and high-precision dental fittings
The conventional impressions are always subject to a mistake. It may be deteriorated, technician can mess-up or be distorted during impression because of temperature. Intraoral scanners, on the other hand, facilitate proper margin line detection (edges of the teeth) with the application of AI and the provision of a realistic impression of a 3D copy.
The result is that the digital crowns, bridges or aligners that are made fit perfectly and do not require adjustments. This makes treatment faster and more effective.
Faster workflow and same-day restoration
The biggest advantage of intraoral scanning is the convenience of same-day restoration.
The traditional system involved multiple appointments:
- taking impressions, sending them to the lab, waiting, fitting.
- But now, by connecting the scan to a CAD/CAM system immediately after the scan, a crown, veneers or aligners can be made and fitted the same day.
- This not only saves time for the patient, but also revolutionises practice management and treatment speed for the doctor.
Patient education and decision support
Many patients in India are afraid or confused about dentistry. But an intraoral scanner can show them their problems in real time – cavities, tooth tilt, gum problems, etc.
Devices like the Shining 3D Aoralscan Elite have AI-enabled treatment simulations that show what their smile will look like after treatment. This gives confidence to patients and they agree to the treatment.
Better coordination between doctor-lab-patient
Digital scans can be sent to labs instantly, eliminating any delays. Doctors and technicians can communicate better and the final result reaches the patient faster This becomes a triple-win situation – the doctor gets accuracy, the lab gets clear direction and the patient gets faster treatment.
Conclusion:
As people in India are becoming more health conscious, dental clinics are also moving rapidly towards digital transformation by abandoning traditional methods. Intraoral scanners are no longer just a modern option but have become a necessity in today’s times. They not only make the treatment faster but also provide a more comfortable experience to the patient. Although the error levels in conventional impression making procedures were high, it is nearly non-existent in the case of digital scanning and therefore the therapy has become more efficient and consistent. In case one of the dental clinics implements such technology, not only it will keep pace with competition but also enhance its identity in respect to the patients satisfaction, results of the treatment and efficiency of the clinic. This is why intraoral scanning will emerge as a standard system in India’s dental health industry in the future.
