Intraoral scanners are one of the most modern tools of dentistry which are used to obtain a digital impression of the patients’ teeth. This innovative technology increases the comfort and precision of dental treatments a great deal, replacing the need for the traditional and often unpleasant dental impressions.
What is an intraoral scanner?
The intraoral scanner is a special hand-held device that takes a digital impression of patients’ teeth and gums. The device takes 3-dimensional pictures which are immediately transferred to a computer so the dentist can examine it and plan the necessary steps. The process is fast and accurate, making the preparation of crowns, bridges and dentures easier.
What are the advantages of an intraoral scanner?
- Comfortable: No more need for the often-unpleasant impression taking where the patients have to keep the impression material in their mouth for a long time.
- Fast: Taking the impression takes only a couple of minutes, after which the digital pictures are readily available.
- Precise: The digital pictures are very detailed, reducing the possibility of errors during impression taking.
- Environmentally friendly: No need for unnecessary materials that would end up in the dustbin as the process is fully digital.
How could this benefit You?
Taking impression with an intraoral scanner makes dental treatments faster and more comfortable. Tooth replacements based on a 3D picture will fit perfectly, requiring fewer corrections so you can enjoy your perfect smile even sooner.
Not only the treatment results will be better with an intraoral scanner but also the patient experience will be more comfortable and less stressful. Try this new technology in our practice and witness the new era of dentistry Yourself!
Intraoral scanner Frequently Asked Questions
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Does the scanning process hurt?
Intraoral scanning is completely painless. The device moves gently in your mouth with no need for the unpleasant materials or long process you might experience with traditional impression taking.
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How does the intraoral scanner work?
The dentist uses the scanner to capture every detail of your teeth in a high definition, 3D format. The captured images are readily available for dentists to see on the computer so they can thoroughly examine the condition of your teeth.
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How long does the intraoral scanning take to do?
The scanning process takes only a couple of minutes depending on how many teeth must be scanned. Much faster than traditional impression taking.
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How precise is the intraoral scanner?
Intraoral scanners are extremely precise, providing dentists with a much more detailed representation of your teeth than in the case of traditional impression taking. This minimizes the risks and improves the outcomes.
