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INTRAORAL SCANNING: Improving Efficiency and Advanced Workflow
Educational Objectives
After completing this course, participants will be able to identify the potential advantages of digital impression systems over conventional impressions, as well as be able to:
- Comprehend how digital impressions are being used to fabricate dental restorations
- Understand how digital impressions are impacting orthodontics
- Learn how digital impressions are being used in implantology
- Recognize the potential benefits of CAD/CAM technologies
- See the potential in diagnostics and communication with patients.
Abstract
Digital impressions are reshaping the way modern dentistry is being practiced. They are able to eliminate some of the issues found with conventional workflow and provide clinicians with unique advantages compared to traditional impression techniques. With various implications in the field, digital scanners are making their mark on the profession. This article will review some of the advantages of digital impression systems over their conventional counterparts, as well as review how they are currently being used in practice today.
COMMERCIAL SUPPORTER: This educational activity is made possible through an unrestricted educational grant from Align Technologies.
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Author Bio
Alessandro Agnini, DMD
Dr. Alessandro Agnini graduated in 1989 from the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy.
He has private dental practices in Modena and Sassuolo, Emilia Romagna, Italy and specialises in fixed prosthetics, paradontology and implantology.
He attended a two year programme of studies with Gianfranco Carnevale and Gianfranco Di Febo.
In 2002 he obtained a diploma in the Multidisciplinary Treatment of Parodontal Patients from the University of Bern, Switzerland.
From 2006 he has been an active member of the Italian Academy of Prosthetic Orthodontics.
He is a lecturer of specialist courses at the University of Foggia, Puglia, Italy.
He is the author of many Italian and international scientific publications and lectures frequently at national congresses in Italy.
Since 2007 he has been scientific director of an annual course in Fixed Prosthetics, Paradontology and Implantology based at his own private studios in Emilia Romagna, Italy.
Andrea Mastrorosa Agnini, DDS
Dr. Andrea Mastrorosa Agnini graduated in 2007 from the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia.
Dr Agnini works in private practice in Modena and Sassuolo, Emilia Romagna, Italy, following his brother, Alessandro, specialized in fixed prosthodontics, periodontology, and implantology.
He attended the NYU Dollege of Dentistry with Dr. Dennis Tarnow, Dr. Christian Stappert, Dr. Stephen Chu, Dr. Michael Bral. He is actually a Clinical Research Fellow of the Ashman Department of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry at NYU, with Dr Sang Choon Cho.
He is co-author of Italian and international scientific publications.
Since 2007 he has been Clinical Fellow of an annual course of Fixed Prosthetics, Periodontology and Implantology based at his brother Alessandro’s, who is the scientific director, private practices in Emilia Romagna, Italy.
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Commercial Disclosure
This free Dental Learning presentation is made possible through the continued support of Align Technology, Inc.. Alessandro Agnini, DMD and Andrea Mastrorosa Agnini, DDS are consultant and/or speaker for the following companies and/or organizations: Dental Learning, Align Technology, Inc.. Alessandro Agnini, DMD and Andrea Mastrorosa Agnini, DDS may receive an honorarium as compensation from the CE Supporter of this presentation and/or from Dental Learning for the time involved in preparing and delivering this online presentation.
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