From ‘modelling clay’ to a 3D scan – hands-on dentistry

How exactly is a dental impression taken? And why isn’t impression material strictly necessary for this nowadays? Delve into the fascinating world of modern dentistry and discover how the process of taking impressions has changed in recent years! Whether for crowns, bridges, splints or other dental restorations, to ensure everything fits perfectly later on, the individual shape of our teeth must be recorded as precisely as possible. Today, both traditional impression materials and state-of-the-art digital methods are available for this purpose. With us, you can experience both worlds first-hand! Look over the shoulders of our dentists as they digitally capture the rows of teeth using an intraoral scanner. See for yourself how a three-dimensional model is created on screen from numerous individual images, without the need for traditional impression material.

But how does a conventional impression actually work? You can find out for yourself! Step into the shoes of a dentist, mix up some alginate impression material and try to take as precise an impression as possible of a dental model. In the process, you’ll learn what matters most and which little tricks lead to a good result. Our staff will clearly explain the differences between the two methods, demonstrate the possibilities of digital dentistry and answer your questions about dental impressions, 3D scans and modern dental prostheses.

Further information is available on the website of the Polyclinic for Dental Prosthetics and Materials Science