Digital molding of teeth has very clear differences with traditional molding. The differences between these two methods have led many dentists to replace traditional molding methods with this method.
Although both of these methods follow the same goal; But they have differences with each other which are as follows:

Method and tools used

The first difference between these two methods refers to the tools used in them. In traditional molding, molding materials such as alginate or silicone are used to take the mold from the teeth. The dentist places these materials in the patient's mouth and removes the molds after hardening. Advanced digital scanners are used for digital tooth molding to capture accurate images of the mouth and teeth.

Accuracy and quality of results

The other difference between traditional and digital molding is the accuracy and quality of the results of these two methods. In traditional molding, due to the use of the mold, there is a possibility of creating errors such as incorrect adaptation or defects in the mold; Because this molding process depends on the manual precision of the dentist.
This error can cause problems in prostheses or restorations. In digital dental molding, since the scanners are highly accurate, all the details of the patient's teeth are recorded, and this makes more accurate models and better treatment results.

Patient comfort

In traditional molding, due to the use of molding materials in the patient's mouth, unpleasant feelings arise for the person; In a way that some people feel nauseous and do not want to do this.
In digital tooth molding, no material is used inside the mouth, and only by entering the molding scanner into the mouth, the molding process is done quickly and painlessly.

Time Required

Traditional molding is a process that requires time; Because at first, the dentist must place the molding material inside the mouth and wait for the material to harden and finally remove the mold. After these steps, the mold must be sent to the laboratory to prepare dental prosthesis.

In digital tooth molding, the molding is prepared in one session and quickly. After the 3D model is ready, it is sent to the laboratory so that the prosthesis can be prepared faster due to the presence of a more accurate model.

Maintenance and storage

In traditional molding, molds must be physically stored, which creates the need for additional storage space. If the templates are not maintained properly, it is possible to reduce their quality.
In digital tooth molding, however, this is not the case, and digital models can be stored and accessed electronically, and the necessary corrections can be made if needed.

Costs

Although the initial costs of using digital molding in the treatment process may be higher than traditional molding; But in the long run, choosing this method is more economical. Digital molding can reduce costs due to reducing treatment time, increasing accuracy and eliminating the need for additional molding materials.

Effect on treatment quality

In traditional molding, due to the possibility of problems in the molds, the result of the treatment may be accompanied by problems. For example, the accuracy of matching the prosthesis or dental crown with natural teeth in this method can be low.
In digital tooth molding, due to the high accuracy of scanning devices, it is possible to record more details, and this issue makes matching the molds with natural teeth much more accurate.