title: Comparison of intraoral 3D scanning and conventional impressions for fabrication of orthodontic retainers.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dentistry, Children's Hospital Boston, MA 02115, USA.
authors.forename: Sivabalan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Vasudavan
authors.forename: Stephen R
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Sullivan
authors.forename: Andrew L
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Sonis
mesh_terms: D000464:Alginates; D017076:Computer-Aided Design; D054893:Cone-Beam Computed Tomography / Q000379:methods*; D018592:Cross-Over Studies; D003760:Dental Impression Materials; D003761:Dental Impression Technique; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional / Q000379:methods*; D007574:Jaw Relation Record; D008297:Male; D003765:Models, Dental; D016382:Orthodontic Appliance Design / Q000592:standards; D018704:Orthodontic Retainers / Q000592:standards; D057240:Patient Preference; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011446:Prospective Studies; D016037:Single-Blind Method; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods*; D014741:Video Recording
chemical_list: D000464:Alginates; D003760:Dental Impression Materials