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Mejorar la atención odontológica pediátrica mediante impresiones digitales: una perspectiva contemporánea
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Las impresiones digitales han surgido como una innovación transformadora en la odontología pediátrica, ofreciendo una alternativa a las técnicas de impresión tradicionales que a menudo presentan desafíos en pacientes jóvenes. Los escáneres intraorales (IOS) proporcionan registros tridimensionales precisos de la dentición sin las molestias asociadas con los materiales convencionales. Reducen el tiempo en la consulta, mejoran la cooperación del paciente y se integran perfectamente con los sistemas CAD/CAM para una fabricación eficiente de aparatos². Esta revisión explora la evolución, los tipos, las ventajas, las aplicaciones clínicas, las limitaciones y las tendencias futuras de las impresiones digitales en niños. El creciente papel de los flujos de trabajo digitales, potenciados por la inteligencia artificial, la impresión 3D y la teleodontología, está transformando la atención odontológica pediátrica para lograr precisión, seguridad y resultados centrados en el niño. La evidencia de estudios clínicos recientes subraya la creciente aceptación y precisión de los IOS en niños, lo que sugiere una transición hacia un diagnóstico y una planificación del tratamiento priorizados digitalmente.
Recibido: 09-12-2025
Aceptado: 20-01-2026
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