Digital impressions’ accuracy through “cut-out–rescan” and “data exchange by over scanning” techniques in complete arches of two intraoral scanners and CAD/CAM software

Abstract

Purpose: This technical procedure describes the accuracy of “cut-out–rescan” and “data exchange by over scanning” on cast areas using computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing software and two intraoral scanners (IOSs). Methods: A customized cast was used as a reference standard and scanned using an ATOS Triple Scan digitizer. Two IOS setups were used in three scanning groups, namely, the control, cut-out–rescan, and data exchange by over scanning groups. Sixty digital files (n = 10 per group) were obtained and converted into the standard tessellation language format. A metrology program was used to evaluate the difference in accuracy between the control group and the other groups using Welch’s unequal variances t-test. Conclusion: For trueness and precision of complete arch scans, the present technique provides statistical evidence that using data exchange by over scanning and a Primescan IOS results in higher accuracy scans compared to using cut-out– rescan and a Primescan IOS. The cut-out–rescan procedure provides scans with higher accuracy when using an Omnicam IOS. This technique is simple and saves time in workflows using a Primescan IOS.