Our technology
Conventional vs. digital impressions
No more goop, gagging, or discomfort.
Using an iTero® scanner, your orthodontist can take a highly accurate digital impression of your teeth and jaw. The new technology eliminates the tray and putty impressions, where the experience is comparable to stuffing a big wad of gum in your mouth. The old technique is incredibly unpleasant and frequently results in multiple rounds of impressions that can be rejected, broken, or misplaced.
The iTero scanner ensures a more accurate impression, resulting in improved treatment and a more comfortable patient experience. Digital impressions also allow you to see your teeth instantly in 3D, improving communication during your free consultation and orthodontic treatment process.
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How does the iTero® scanner work?
The iTero scanner digitally captures the structure of the teeth and gums using the latest optical technology. The scanner is a compact, hand-held wand. Once your orthodontist begins the scanning process, it can be stopped and started as many times as necessary.
Your mouth is scanned with a radiation-free laser, and in as little as two to three minutes, the laser renders a digitally perfect, 3D impression of your teeth and soft tissue structures. Through digital software, you’ll then be able to follow the progress of the scans, including a 3D model of your teeth on our computer screen. The iTero scanner can be used for any orthodontic treatment, including Invisalign®.
i-CAT Cone Beam 3D Dental Imaging System
The i-CAT Cone Beam 3D Dental Imaging System allows your orthodontist to provide quick, comfortable, and effective imaging for the most precise orthodontic diagnosis possible. i-CAT technology provides 3D data for:
Full facial and jaw 3D images
Patients can take advantage of a more precise orthodontic treatment with i-CAT imaging. Special features for patients include:
- One eight-second scan that provides enough data for a complete diagnosis
- A safer diagnosis with less radiation than traditional CT scanners
- Increased comfort — patients are seated in an open environment with plenty of space
- A more cost-effective imaging system
- Doctors can easily share the data with patients, so patients stay informed and can make educated decisions on their course of treatment
Our office is pleased to offer i-CAT 3D imaging for patients receiving orthodontic treatment. Come and see what it’s like to receive a more advanced, patient-friendly orthodontic experience. Schedule your free consultation appointment!