Digital vs. Traditional Impressions
The iTero® scanner allows our office to take a digital impression – a highly accurate 3D image – of the individual characteristics of your teeth and gum tissue. This system eliminates tray and putty impressions. The iTero® scanner is all about keeping you comfortable and delivering precise impressions without the goop or gagging associated with traditional impressions.
Benefits of Using the iTero® Intraoral Digital Scanning System
Greater Comfort
- No impression goop in your mouth
- No gagging that is associated with conventional impressions
- Breathe and swallow naturally during the scan
- The scan can be stopped and started as many times as necessary
- No unpleasant taste or smell
See Your Scan
- See your scan instantly as it is generated
- You see what we see at the same time which allows for better treatment planning between you and the doctor
- iTero® has a simulator for patients having Invisalign® treatment which allows you to view simulations of your finished Invisalign® treatment before you start
More Accurate
- Eliminates the need to retake impressions multiple times
- More accurate fit of Invisalign® trays and retainers.
How the iTero Element® Works
The iTero Element® is an intraoral scanner that captures 6,000 frames per second. This optical technology allows us to continuously scan your teeth and gums with a small hand-held wand. The radiation-free laser creates a digitally rendered, 3D impression, of your teeth and gums. The software allows you to watch as we scan and develop a 3D model of teeth on the screen.
The Best Technology
The iTero® intraoral digital scanning system is the most accurate way to digitally capture images of your teeth. Higher accuracy means faster treatment with higher quality results. We strive to use the most up to date technology in our office to help our patients achieve their best smiles.