New intraoral scanners incorporating artificial intelligence are improving early detection of caries and enamel demineralization.
Systems such as iTero Element 5D (Align Technology) include Near-Infrared Imaging (NIRI) technology that allows dentists to detect interproximal caries without radiation.
The scanner highlights suspicious areas during the digital scan and assists clinicians in diagnosis and patient communication.
These technologies are expanding the role of intraoral scanners beyond digital impressions, turning them into diagnostic tools used in everyday clinical practice.
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Align Technology
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