Digital impressions provide a modern and efficient way to capture accurate images of your teeth and gums. Unlike traditional impressions that require messy putty and trays, digital impressions use advanced scanning technology to create a precise 3D model of your mouth. This process is quick, comfortable and highly accurate, making it an excellent option for patients of all ages.
The Benefits of Digital Impressions
Digital impressions offer several advantages over traditional impression methods, including:
- Enhanced Comfort – Without the need for messy impression materials, digital impressions provide a more comfortable experience, especially for patients who have a strong gag reflex.
- Improved Accuracy – The high-resolution digital scans ensure precise impressions, which leads to better-fitting dental restorations, such as crowns and bridges.
- Faster Process – Digital impressions take significantly less time than traditional molds, reducing the time spent in the dental chair.
- Eco-Friendly – Since digital impressions eliminate the need for disposable impression materials, they are a more environmentally friendly option.
- Immediate Results – The digital scans can be viewed in real time, allowing our dentist to make any necessary adjustments right away.
How Digital Impressions Work
The digital impression process involves using an intraoral scanner, which is a small handheld device that captures detailed images of the teeth and gums. The scanner moves comfortably around the mouth, taking thousands of images per second to create a 3D digital model. This model is then used for designing dental restorations, orthodontic aligners and other treatments. Thanks to the highly detailed scans and impressions, these restorations and appliances are perfectly customized to your mouth, ensuring that they fit comfortably and provide the results needed.
Experience Advanced Dental Technology
Digital impressions are just one of the many ways modern dental technology enhances your experience. If you are interested in learning more about how digital impressions in Durham, North Carolina, can benefit you or to schedule your appointment with Dr. Aman Masoomi, please contact Willowdaile Family Dentistry at 919-479-5800 today.