{"id":21252118,"date":"2026-04-15T09:21:39","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T07:21:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nemotec.com\/nemostudio\/que-es-un-escaner-intraoral-y-para-que-sirve-en-odontologia-digital\/"},"modified":"2026-06-22T13:09:10","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T11:09:10","slug":"what-is-an-intraoral-scanner-ios-and-what-is-it-used-for-in-digital-dentistry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nemotec.com\/nemostudio\/en\/what-is-an-intraoral-scanner-ios-and-what-is-it-used-for-in-digital-dentistry\/","title":{"rendered":"What is an intraoral scanner (IOS) and what is it used for in digital dentistry?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the clinic, the intraoral scanner (Intraoral Scanner, <\/span><b>IOS<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) is the device that allows us to <\/span><b>capture dental anatomy in 3D directly in the mouth<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and turn it into a <\/span><b>digital model<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ready for diagnosis, planning and manufacturing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For us, the intraoral scanner is not just an extra: it is <\/span><b>the entry point for data<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. When the data is captured correctly\u2014clean, complete and verifiable\u2014everything that follows (orthodontics, implantology, prosthetics and cosmetic dentistry) becomes <\/span><b>more predictable and more efficient<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. To place it within the overall workflow, here we explain what <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nemotec.com\/nemostudio\/en\/\"><b>NemoStudio<\/b> <\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is and why it works as the core of an interdisciplinary digital workflow.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Difference between an intraoral scanner, a conventional impression and a digital model<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Conventional impression<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: we capture the anatomy using materials and a tray, obtaining an impression and then a <\/span><b>physical model<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It is a valid process, but it introduces variables such as deformation, timing, transport and casting.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Intraoral scanner<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: the record becomes an immediate <\/span><b>3D model<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that we can review on the spot, minimising uncertainty.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Digital model<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: it is the final asset: a 3D file that is <\/span><b>measurable, shareable and integrable<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> within a CAD\/CAM workflow.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In our experience, the real change is not simply going digital. The change is <\/span><b>stopping working in disconnected parts<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: when we unify records and specialties in an interoperable environment, we reduce clinical-laboratory friction and avoid information silos.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How an intraoral scanner works step by step<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Real-time 3D image capture<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The IOS performs multiple captures and <\/span><b>stitches them together<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to build the 3D geometry. Here, the decisive factor is not just the hardware: it is the <\/span><b>clinical protocol<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the clinic, we treat it as a diagnostic record: isolation, saliva control, selective drying and a stable scanning path. This discipline produces models that are both visually accurate and clinically reliable.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Digital file generation and immediate review<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A major operational advantage is that we <\/span><b>validate immediately<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: incomplete areas, stitching errors, occlusal inaccuracies and unclear margins can be seen and corrected before exporting. This reduces repeat scans and shortens the cycle with the laboratory.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Sending to the laboratory or CAD\/CAM planning software<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The value of the IOS increases significantly when the file enters a workflow that allows us to <\/span><b>integrate it with the rest of the records<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. For this reason, we work with an open ecosystem capable of handling standard intraoral scan formats (<\/span><b>STL\/PLY<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) and combining them with CBCT (<\/span><b>DICOM<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), clinical photography (<\/span><b>JPG<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) or facial scanning (<\/span><b>OBJ<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Which clinical cases is it used for?<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Orthodontics and aligners<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intraoral scanning is the basis of digital diagnosis and treatment setup. When we also work with 2D\/3D planning, we gain control and safety in complex movements. For orthodontic diagnosis and planning, we support the workflow with tools such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nemotec.com\/nemostudio\/en\/productos\/nemoceph\/\"><b>NemoCeph<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (cephalometric diagnosis) and, when the case requires it, digital orthodontic and production modules.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the objective is to work with models, setups and digital products such as aligners and guides, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nemotec.com\/nemostudio\/en\/productos\/nemocast\/\"><b>NemoCast<\/b> <\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fits naturally as part of the ecosystem.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And when more advanced orthodontic planning is required\u2014TMJ analysis, dynamic occlusion analysis and 3D cephalometry\u2014<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nemotec.com\/nemostudio\/en\/productos\/nemofab-ortho\/\"><b>NemoFab Ortho<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the next logical step.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Implantology and guided surgery<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In implantology, the IOS is essential for moving from implant placement to <\/span><b>prosthetically guided planning<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The objective is to align anatomy, emergence profiles, occlusion and guide fabrication within a coherent workflow.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Prosthetics, veneers and rehabilitation<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In rehabilitation and cosmetic dentistry, intraoral scanning optimises communication with the laboratory: capture, design, validation and manufacturing. When properly protocolised, it supports <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">more efficient communication<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and increases consistency of the final result.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Smile design and patient communication<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3D visualisation helps to <\/span><b>explain<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>align expectations<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. When a clinic approaches aesthetics systematically, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nemotec.com\/nemostudio\/en\/productos\/nemosmile\/\"><b>NemoSmile<\/b> <\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> enables design and communication through a digital workflow focused on predictability.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Advantages of the intraoral scanner for the clinic and the patient<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Greater precision and fewer repeat scans<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The practical benefit is clear: by <\/span><b>verifying immediately<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, defective records that require repetition are reduced, decreasing time loss and clinical-laboratory friction.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Greater comfort and a better patient experience<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fewer materials, less setting time and a better experience for the patient. In the clinic, this translates into greater cooperation and speed.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Time savings in the clinic and laboratory<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are fewer intermediate steps. When we unify data in a common architecture, we also reduce duplicated planning and repetitive tasks.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Better treatment acceptance through 3D visualisation<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visualisation is not just \u201cpresentation\u201d: it is <\/span><b>uncertainty reduction<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. When the patient understands the plan, the process moves faster and adherence improves.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nemotec.com\/nemo-smile-generation\/\"><b>Nemo Smile Generation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the patient can visualise their future smile through ultra-realistic images and videos powered by artificial intelligence. These tools use an intraoral scan and previous photographs, which are transformed into a powerful visual resource to improve understanding of the case and <\/span><b>increase acceptance of treatment plans<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-21252028  aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/nemotec.com\/nemostudio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/que-es-un-escaner-intraoral-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"542\" height=\"338\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><b>Limitations and when it does not fully replace conventional impressions<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Full arches, soft tissues and other demanding cases<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are particularly demanding scenarios, including full arches, soft tissue control, bleeding, subgingival margins and hard-to-access surfaces. In these cases, the IOS may require a stricter protocol and, at times, <\/span><b>does not replace a conventional impression completely<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> depending on the clinical objective.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Common scanning errors and how to avoid them<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are the most common issues we see, and how we prevent them:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Moisture and saliva<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2192 isolation and selective drying.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Unstable scanning path<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2192 a fixed and repeatable scanning pattern.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Bright areas\/reflections<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2192 drying and lighting control.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Lack of references<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2192 capture anatomical structures first, then smooth areas.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Failure to validate occlusion and margins<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2192 a review checklist before exporting.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>How it fits into a complete digital workflow<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>From intraoral scanning to CBCT, photography and 3D design<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The IOS is one piece. Complete digital dentistry is achieved when you integrate <\/span><b>STL\/PLY <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(intraoral), <\/span><b>DICOM <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(CBCT), <\/span><b>clinical photography<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (JPG) and <\/span><b>facial scanning <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(OBJ) in an environment where anatomy can be viewed as a whole and planned with interdisciplinary consistency.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Integration with open software and compatible hardware<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In our architecture, the key is to avoid <\/span><b>vendor lock-in<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: the clinic must be able to update hardware without rebuilding its operational core. That is why we advocate interoperability.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>From diagnosis to manufacturing: guides, aligners and prosthetics<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the record is reliable <\/span><b>and the treatment plan has been validated<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the workflow leads to manufacturing: guides, splints, aligners and prosthetics. The objective is simple: <\/span><b>clinical predictability + operational efficiency<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Frequently asked questions about the intraoral scanner<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Does it hurt or feel uncomfortable for the patient?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It should not hurt. It can be uncomfortable for patients with limited opening, a gag reflex or high salivation, but when properly protocolised it is generally more tolerable than conventional impressions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Is it suitable for orthodontics, implants and prosthetics?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. The key is <\/span><b>the case<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>the integration of records<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to plan safely, particularly when combining intraoral scans with CBCT and photography.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>What files does it generate and how are they shared?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In open workflows, we typically use <\/span><b>STL\/PLY<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for intraoral scans and integrate them with <\/span><b>DICOM<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (CBCT) and other formats (JPG\/OBJ) depending on the case. Files are shared by export or through cloud environments and web viewers when the ecosystem allows it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>What should a clinic assess before incorporating it?<\/b><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type of cases (orthodontics\/implants\/prosthetics\/aesthetics).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Laboratory and real compatibility.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Internal protocol and team training.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That the scanner fits into a complete digital workflow and does not remain an isolated tool.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the clinic, the intraoral scanner (Intraoral Scanner, IOS) is the device that allows us to capture dental anatomy in 3D directly in the mouth and turn it into a digital model ready for diagnosis, planning and manufacturing. 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