Digital Impressions
Our top priorities at Dental on Cambridge are the care and comfort of our patients. We’ve fitted out our practice with not only beautiful but functional and advanced technologies to support this mission. Digital Impressions also known as 3-D intraoral scanning are the latest technology in capturing a replica of the mouth. By using a wand-like tool connected to a computer and advanced software, our dentists can create a virtual model of the hard and soft tissues in the mouth. These 3D scans are more accurate than a traditional mould and can be used for a variety of treatments. After taking a scan of the mouth, a dentist can immediately send the digital impression to a lab where dentures, crowns, bridges, implants, clear aligners, mouth guards and retainers can be made. Additionally, they assist with comprehensive treatments such as full mouth rehabilitation such as all on four dentures, implant retained dentures, full arch crowns and dentures.
Benefits of Digital Impressions
Digital impressions are less messy and more pleasant than the goopy traditional mold material. Patients with a severe gag reflex or sensitive teeth can enjoy a more comfortable experience while our dentists take a digital impression. Another benefit of digital impressions is the ability to take breaks for patients that have jaws that tire quickly, enabling access to more treatment options. There is also the accuracy of the scan because the dentist can see the completed scan immediately on the computer, they know if there are any inaccuracies in the image and can add additional data to the scan while patient is still in the chair. With the traditional mould materials sometimes, we don’t know if we will have a good result until after a plaster mould has been made.
Other Benefits of Digital Impressions
- Improved image/impression quality for better-fitting restorations
- Less chair time for the patient
- No need for distasteful impression materials that cause some patients to gag
- More comfortable, less anxious experience for patients
- Patients tend to appreciate the new technology and state-of-the-art dental care, so they become more engaged in, and better informed about, the treatment process because they can see their impressions on-screen chairside.
- The scan of the teeth being restored, as well as the opposing teeth and bite, can be completed in just three to five minutes.
- The digital impression can be stored electronically indefinitely and referred to for future treatment needs.
- It’s more eco-friendly! Including eliminating the need for disposable plastic trays, impression materials, postage packing, freight transport.
At Dental on Cambridge, we love new technology – especially if it means we can increase the comfort of our patients! If you’re looking for a trusted team, give our reception a call on 3348 6661.