Transforming smiles: a journey into digital dentistry

The integration of intraoral scanners into modern dental practices marks a pivotal shift in patient care, redefining diagnostic precision, treatment efficiency, and patient experience. These digital tools enable fast, accurate 3D imaging, eliminating the discomfort of traditional impressions and significantly reducing turnaround times. Intraoral scanners are now essential in various applications including restorative dentistry (crowns, bridges, and veneers), orthodontics (clear aligner therapy and digital treatment planning), and implantology (precise surgical guides and prosthetic design). This paper explores how intraoral scanning technology is revolutionizing dentistry, presenting real-world cases that demonstrate improvements in clinical outcomes, workflow optimization, and patient satisfaction.