Advanced Digital Dental Impressions
Capturing an accurate model of your teeth is essential in orthodontics. A detailed impression of your tooth structure and bite (occlusion) allows for a more effective treatment plan. Traditionally, orthodontists used putty material to make these impressions. However, our office embraces cutting-edge technology to enhance your orthodontic experience, which is why we utilize digital impressions.
How Digital Impressions Work
Using a digital scanning wand, we capture precise, computer-generated images of your teeth and bite. These high-resolution images create a detailed three-dimensional model of your mouth, including both dental and periodontal structures. This advanced approach allows us to:
- Develop a personalized treatment plan tailored to your orthodontic needs and goals.
- Show you a visual representation of your treatment options.
- Track and monitor your progress throughout your orthodontic journey.
Once your treatment plan is finalized, digital impressions enable us to create customized bracket trays, allowing for the precise and efficient placement of brackets all at once. This increases both accuracy and overall treatment effectiveness.
Advantages of Digital Impressions
Compared to traditional putty impressions, digital impressions offer numerous benefits, including:
- Unmatched Accuracy: Captures the exact contours of your teeth with superior precision.
- Enhanced Efficiency: Reduces the time spent in the treatment chair.
- Greater Comfort: Eliminates the need for putty, preventing discomfort or gagging.
- Personalized Customization: Enables the creation of digital treatment plans and tailored trays for a more individualized orthodontic experience.
- Visual Clarity: Provides a clear, detailed picture of your teeth before, during, and after treatment.
- Innovative Technology: Utilizes advanced 3D video imaging for a seamless digital experience.
iTero® Digital Impressions
We proudly offer digital dental impressions through the iTero® system, developed by Align Technology—the same company behind Invisalign® aligners. iTero replaces traditional putty impressions, eliminating messy, bulky trays and ensuring seamless compatibility with Invisalign treatment. This state-of-the-art system enhances comfort, improves accuracy, and provides a more streamlined orthodontic experience.
Experience the future of orthodontics with digital impressions—offering precision, comfort, and efficiency for the best possible results.
