Dental impressions are required as part of our dental records as well as to make retainers, crowns and other appliances including Invisalign. The gagging, mess, and discomfort that can accompany impressions make them one of the least favorite experiences our patients encounter.

We have often been asked, isn’t there a better way?

Now there is! We now have of one of the most impressive technological advances available to dentists, the iTero ¬-Scanner. Featuring cutting edge laser and optical technology, the iTero scanner digitally captures the structure of your teeth and gums using a convenient wand.  It only takes a few minutes to scan your entire mouth, including the soft-tissue structures, rendering a perfect 3D digital impression without the discomfort and gagging associated with conventional dental impressions.  The real-time digital display of scans allows for immediate verification, assuring accurate scans and eliminating the distortion that can occur with conventional impressions.

While conventional impressions may still be needed for certain procedures, we are using the iTero scanner whenever possible to replace impressions. Our patients are just as excited as we are to incorporate this wonderful new technology into our office!