Radiosurgery-assisted gingival displacement: a proof of concept technique to enhance the efficiency of intraoral digital impression.

ABSTRACT

Nowadays, an increasing number of dentists are using intraoral scanners (IOS) in their daily practice as an alternative to conventional impression taking. One of the main concerns is related to the capability of scanning the subgingival anatomy of the die, usually very challenging due to the limited operative field and the presence of oral fluids. The radiosurgery assisted gingival displacement technique (RAGD) may enhance the intraoral optical scanning of the finish line and neighbor tooth anatomy. The contour of the interim prosthesis is used to drive the tip of radiosurgery electrode along the tooth surface and open selectively the gingival crevice with a prosthetically-driven and minimally invasive approach. The clinical implication of this technique is related to increasing the efficiency and accuracy of the digital impression technique in the critical zone of the prosthetic shoulder.