Receive Swift Diagnosis With Intraoral Scanners

Modern technology has quickly become a key part of our dental practice in Cedar Falls, IA. By utilizing intraoral scanners to conduct dental examinations in real-time, we can gain an in-depth understanding of what’s happening in your mouth while also relying on this technology to create highly accurate (and goop-free!) impressions for crowns, bridges, and more!

How Are Intraoral Scanners Different From Traditional Impressions?

Traditional dental impressions involve a prosthesis to take an indentation of the mouth. Using a metal or plastic tray filled with a pliable compound, the solution would then be placed over the teeth to take a mold of the smile. While this process has been the go-to for dental professionals for many years, intraoral scanner technology offers a quick, reliable, and comfortable way to create impressions!

How Do Intraoral Scanners Work?

• A small, handheld camera captures high-definition 3D images of your teeth, gums, and surrounding oral structures.
• Images and/or videos are transferred to a monitor for a complete view of your mouth.
• They offer swift, easy, and accurate insights that can be stored and sent to other dental professionals, as needed.

Our dentist will delicately place the camera inside your mouth, guiding it to the areas of concern. The scanner takes photos/videos and creates a model of your oral tissues that our team uses to diagnose issues and develop a customized treatment plan.

Are you interested in learning more about intraoral scanners? Call our friendly dentist in Cedar Falls, IA, today!