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ArticleJournal of esthetic and restorative dentistry : official publication of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry ... [et al.]2025

Accuracy of CAD/CAM Technology in Fabricating Custom Post-and-Core Restorations: A Comparative Analysis.

Petros Mourouzis, Dimitrios Dionysopoulos, Kosmas Tolidis

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Article in Journal of esthetic and restorative dentistry : official publication of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry ... [et al.], 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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Petros MourouzisDepartment of Dental Tissues Pathology and Therapeutics, Division of Operative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0396-385X
Dimitrios DionysopoulosDepartment of Dental Tissues Pathology and Therapeutics, Division of Operative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece.
Kosmas TolidisDepartment of Dental Tissues Pathology and Therapeutics, Division of Operative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveThis study aims to compare the accuracy of various intraoral scanners and traditional analog impressions in scanning root canals for CAD/CAM post-fabrication.

methodsA dental mannequin with a factory-made #21 tooth root canal was used to simulate clinical settings. Three intraoral scanners were tested: CEREC Primescan, TRIOS 3, and CEREC Omnicam. The inEos X5 desktop scanner provided high-resolution control images. The analog impression polyvinyl siloxane (PVS) material was used with custom trays, following standard protocols. The surface areas were measured with CAD software and compared with the desktop scanner's reference.

resultsPrimescan demonstrated the highest accuracy among the intraoral scanners, followed by Trios 3 and Omnicam. Significant differences were found between each scanner and the true surface area. The analog impression method demonstrated superior accuracy compared with intraoral scanners; however, this high precision is attributed to irregularities in the silicone material.

conclusionsThe analog impression method was more accurate in capturing the details of complex root canal anatomy; however, material irregularities can affect its clinical efficacy. Intraoral scanners showed high accuracy but had some limitations in capturing complex geometries. Further development of scanner technology will increase precision and, therefore, the clinical outcome. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: The use of CAD/CAM technology and intraoral scanners offers potential for precise, custom-fit post-and-core restorations.

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Dental Impression TechniqueDental Prosthesis DesignDental Pulp CavityPost and Core TechniqueRadiography, DentalComputer-Aided DesignDental Impression MaterialsHumansManikinsRoot Canal TherapySiloxanesDental Impression MaterialsSiloxanes

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PMID39936493
PMCPMC12087938

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