iTero Digital Scanner: An alternative for Dental Impressions
Morgenstern Orthodontics is constantly striving to improve the quality of our care and the comfort of our patients during treatment. We have invested in the iTero digital scanner for easy dental scanning, eliminating the need for traditional impressions and molds of the teeth. The itero scanner accurately records a digital version of your teeth and bite that can be sent to labs for appliances, to Invisalign for clear aligners and for retainers.
What is the iTero Digital Scanner?
The iTero digital impression scanner incorporates powerful software with advanced technology that can create highly detailed 3D digital impressions of your mouth. This scanning process can be observed in real time by watching the scanner’s screen and takes just a few minutes to complete. No dental impressions or molds of your teeth are required. Since the scanner takes photographs, there is no radiation when scanning your teeth, gums, and bite. Created by the maker of Invisalign, the iTero scanner is an integral part of our orthodontic evaluation, whether our patient ends up with Invisalign, braces, or an orthodontic appliance.
The iTero scanner produces an incredibly accurate model of your teeth and clear aligners created using the scans have a more accurate and precise fit than those made from impressions. This means our patients’ Invisalign treatment will be more effective and can be completed more quickly using this technology.
The iTero scanner is easy for patients of all ages and you can see what your new smile might look like using the outcome simulator in the office. Our patients an use this scan to start their Invisalign treatment or other orthodontic treatment through Morgenstern Orthodontics.
Patient Benefits of iTero
We believe that comfort and ease of use are the biggest benefits for our patients when using the iTero. This makes it the preferred option for our Chapel Hill orthodontics patients. We aim to provide our patients with the highest quality treatment using the least invasive procedures and the most advanced technology.
The benefits of iTero to patients include:
Increased Comfort
No Gagging. The iTero replaces impression systems that involve biting into sticky putty material. By eliminating the mess and unpleasant taste associated with traditional impressions, patients have a gag-free experience while breathing and swallowing normally.
Better Understanding of Invisalign Treatment and Results
The digital scans allow patients to see how their teeth are moving over time using time-lapse technology. With the Invisalign Outcome Simulator, you can see what your or your child’s smile will look like at the end of treatment.
Better and More Accurate Fit
The model created using the 3D digital scanner is accurate and highly detailed, leading to a precise and comfortable fit of your Invisalign clear aligners, appliances and retainers.
Faster Treatment
As you’re receiving treatment, you or your child will spend less time in the chair. This provides more time for patients and parents to discuss their treatment plan with Dr. Morgenstern
If you are ready to see a 3D model of your mouth and teeth without the goop and gagging, schedule your free consultation today!