What to Expect
The digital impression process involves the following steps:
- We’ll scan your teeth and gums using a special wand or scanner.
- The scanner captures a series of images that are pieced together by specialized software to create a highly accurate 3D digital model of your teeth and gums.
- The digital model can then be used to design and create custom dental restorations, such as crowns, bridges, and veneers, using computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) technology.
What are the Benefits?
Digital impressions offer several advantages over traditional impressions, including:
- Greater accuracy: Digital impressions are highly accurate, capturing every detail of the teeth and gums to produce a precise digital replica.
- Greater comfort: Digital impressions are less invasive and more comfortable for patients than traditional impressions, as they do not require putty or other materials to be placed in the mouth.
- Faster turnaround: Digital impressions can be processed much more quickly than traditional impressions, reducing the time patients need to spend in the dental chair.
- More eco-friendly: Digital impressions do not generate waste materials, making them more environmentally friendly than traditional impressions.
Have Any Questions?
Overall, digital impressions are a state-of-the-art technology that can improve the accuracy, comfort, and efficiency of dental restorations. They are becoming increasingly common in modern dental practices. If you want a precise and hassle-free dental restoration experience, ask us about digital impressions!