International Clinical and Medical Case Reports Journal (ISSN: 2832-5788) | Volume 4, Issue 5 | Review Article | Open Access DOI
Rupan Kaur Virk*
Rupam Kaur Virk*, Kanwalpreet Kaur Bhullar, Sikander Jit Singh, Sagar Arora, Jashanpreet Kaur Dhillon, Jyotika
Department of Conservative & Endodontics, SGRD Institute of Dental Sciences, Amritsar, Punjab, India
*Correspondence to: Rupan Kaur Virk
Fulltext PDFIntraoral scanners (IOSs) are central to the digital transformation of dentistry. Their evolution from impression tools to multifunctional platforms reflects advancements in hardware, software, and clinical integration. This review aims to present recent technological developments in IOSs, evaluate their expanding diagnostic capabilities, and examine their integration into clinical workflows across various dental specialties.A narrative review of peer-reviewed literature published within the last three years was conducted, focusing on technological innovations, clinical applications, and user experience associated with IOSs. Advancements in scanning speed, wireless functionality, and real-time image processing have significantly improved clinical efficiency and patient comfort. IOSs now support diagnostic tools for caries detection, tooth wear analysis, oral hygiene monitoring, and soft-tissue evaluation. Integration with CBCT and facial scanning technologies enables creation of digital twins for comprehensive treatment planning. Despite these innovations, challenges persist in scanning edentulous regions, achieving consistent segmentation accuracy, and integrating IOSs into large institutional settings.
Conclusion: IOSs are redefining modern dentistry by streamlining workflows, enhancing diagnostic precision, and personalizing patient care. Continued innovation and research are needed to address existing limitations and unlock their full potential across all areas of dental and maxillofacial practice.
Intraoral scanner, Digital dentistry, Diagnostic imaging, CAD-CAM, Oral diagnosis, Prosthodontics, orthodontics, Teledentistry, Digital workflow
Rupam Kaur Virk, Kanwalpreet Kaur Bhullar, Sikander Jit Singh, Sagar Arora, Jashanpreet Kaur Dhillon, Jyotika. Intraoral Scanners in Contemporary Dental Practice: Recent Advances, Diagnostic Capabilities, and Clinical Integration. Int Clinc Med Case Rep Jour. 2025;4(5):1-14.