Digital technologies have transformed implant dentistry by enhancing diagnosis, treatment planning and surgical simulation through 3D visualisation.1 Within this context, the ultimate goal of a definitive impression or scan is to accurately capture the 3D position of the implant in relation to adjacent hard and soft tissue as well as the opposing dentition.2 Conventional workflows, however, present limitations such as impression inaccuracies, polymerisation time, dimensional instability, laboratory or manufacturing errors, and patient discomfort.3 In response, the digital workflow has emerged as a reliable alternative.
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