Scan bodies

They are nothing but scannable impression copings with highly variable design in terms of the material, shape, size, surface, connection, reusability, software/scanner compatibility. A scan body typically comprises three distinct portions; the upper being the scan region, the middle being the body, and the apical-most being the base. Some can be hand tightened to the implant in the oral cavity. The manufacturers primarily designed the scan surfaces in a way that helps the intraoral scanners digitally register the angulation and orientation of the implant. Incorporating additional characteristics, such as flat or grooved surface, is to improve surface recognition. Some manufactures provide scan bodies made of titanium that help even in verifying the seating on a radiograph. The interaction between scanner technology and scan bodies is an important consideration, and prior verification for compatibility is a must. With the use of scan bodies, you can make the workflows and processes fully or partially digital.