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What Is an Intraoral Digital Scanner?
An intraoral digital scanner is a state-of-the-art device used to create highly accurate 3D digital impressions of your teeth and gums. This advanced tool replaces traditional dental molds, eliminating the need for messy and uncomfortable impression materials. At York River Dental, we use this technology to improve accuracy, comfort, and efficiency for treatments like crowns, bridges, veneers, and orthodontic planning.
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Why Use an Intraoral Digital Scanner?
Traditional impressions can be messy and uncomfortable. With an intraoral digital scanner, you’ll experience a more comfortable and precise process. This innovative technology ensures that Dr. Lopez gets a clear, detailed view of your oral structures, allowing for the highest level of accuracy in your treatment plan.
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Benefits of an Intraoral Digital Scanner
01.
Enhanced Accuracy
Provides precise digital impressions for perfectly fitting restorations.
02.
Patient Comfort
Say goodbye to messy impression materials and gagging.
03.
Quick Turnaround
Digital impressions streamline the process, often reducing treatment times.
04.
Real-Time Visualization
View a 3D model of your teeth during the scan, helping you understand your oral health.
05.
Eco-Friendly
Digital impressions eliminate the need for physical molds, reducing waste.
How Does the Intraoral Digital Scanner Work?
Digital Scanning
The scanner is gently guided over your teeth, capturing thousands of images per second to create a 3D model of your mouth.
Real-Time Imaging
The digital impressions are displayed instantly on a monitor, allowing Dr. Lopez to review and discuss your treatment options.
Precision Treatment Planning
The detailed 3D images are used to design restorations, orthodontic aligners, or other dental appliances with unmatched precision.
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Why Choose York River Dental for Digital Scanning?
At York River Dental, we prioritize your comfort and care by integrating cutting-edge technology like the intraoral digital scanner. Dr. Lopez uses this tool to deliver personalized treatments with accuracy and efficiency, ensuring your dental work fits perfectly and looks natural.
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FAQs
Have questions? We’ve got answers! Below, you’ll find some of the most common inquiries we receive, along with helpful information to guide you. If you don’t see your question here, feel free to reach out to us directly!
It creates precise digital impressions for treatments like crowns, bridges, veneers, aligners, and more.
Yes, it’s completely safe, non-invasive, and comfortable for patients of all ages.
The scanning process is quick and usually takes just a few minutes.
Yes, it eliminates the need for messy, uncomfortable impression materials used in traditional molds.
Absolutely! The 3D model is displayed in real time, giving you a clear understanding of your teeth and the treatment process.
Yes, the accuracy and efficiency of digital impressions often reduce the time needed for creating and placing dental restorations.