Digital Impression - iTero

Intraoral Scanner: The dentist uses a small handheld device called an intraoral scanner to take pictures of the teeth and surrounding areas. The scanner captures thousands of data points to create a detailed, high-resolution 3D model.
Real-time Imaging: Unlike traditional impressions, digital impressions are captured in real time, meaning the dentist can view the images immediately on a screen.
Software Integration: The images are transferred to specialized software that processes the data and converts it into a virtual model of the patient’s teeth. This model can then be used for designing crowns, bridges, veneers, dentures, and other dental restorations.

Comfort: No gooey impression materials are used, so there is no mess or discomfort during the procedure. Many patients find digital impressions to be more comfortable than traditional methods.
Accuracy: Digital impressions are highly accurate, often resulting in a better fit for crowns, bridges, and other restorations because of the precise measurements the scanner captures.
Speed: Digital impressions are typically faster than traditional impressions. The dentist can generate the 3D model almost immediately, reducing wait times for patients.
Less Discomfort: There’s no need to hold a tray full of impression material in your mouth for an extended period, which can be uncomfortable for some patients.
No Risk of Distortion: Traditional impressions can sometimes distort if the material shifts, but digital impressions are much less likely to be affected by movement or distortion.
Better Communication with Labs: The digital files can be easily sent to dental labs for fabrication of restorations, helping to improve communication and speed up the process.