Elevate Your Dental Care with iTero Intraoral Scanners in the Crofton area
At Bingham-Lester Dentistry in Gambrills, Maryland, our team stays abreast of the latest technologies to provide you with swift, efficient dental care. One of our outstanding technologies is the iTero Intraoral Scanner, which permits us to capture precise, 3D digital images of your teeth and gums. With this digital scanning technology, you no longer have to endure messy, uncomfortable impressions. The iTero scanner helps us deliver exceptional care with greater precision, comfort, and efficiency.
What is the iTero Intraoral Scanner?
The iTero digital scanner replaces traditional physical impressions. That means you no longer have to bite into a tray of gooey material to get a mold of your teeth. With an intraoral scanner, we can create a detailed 3D model of your smile with a handheld wand. The scanner takes thousands of images, producing an interactive 3D model of your smile in a few minutes, and more accurately than ever before.
What can I expect during scanning?
The procedure is quick, comfortable, and non-invasive. During your appointment, a scanner is used to capture precise images of your teeth and gums. Unlike physical impressions, the procedure doesn’t induce gagging and doesn’t leave any foul aftertaste.
The images are stitched together to create a detailed 3D model of your mouth. Since the images are available immediately, you can review them with your dentist in real time, ensuring faster decision-making. Many patients find this fascinating rather than stressful.
What are the benefits of an intraoral scanner?
Compared to traditional impressions, iTero scanners offer numerous benefits, including:
- Speed: The whole process takes a few minutes, and a full scan can be completed in as few as 5 minutes. Quick turnaround means faster diagnosis and treatment.
- Comfortable experience: Gone are the days of gag-inducing impressions. iTero scanning uses light to capture images of your teeth, so there is nothing to bite on. This ensures a pleasant experience for our patients.
- Precision: Digital impressions provide an extremely precise representation of your teeth and bite, ensuring superior restorations that fit comfortably.
- Improved communication: The ability to review your images with your dentist is a game-changer. You understand your smile better and are more likely to commit to the proposed treatment.
- Safe, minimal prep: The scanner doesn’t use radiation. That makes it safe for patients of all ages, including children and pregnant women. You also don’t need any preparation or downtime.
How does your office use intraoral scanning technology?
The iTero scanning technology is an integral part of your dental care. It ensures a smooth experience for several dental procedures, including:
- Invisalign treatment: We capture a precise digital model of your teeth, which guides the custom design of your Invisalign aligners. The iTero technology helps preview how your smile will look after Invisalign treatment.
- Dental restorations: Precise scans help create dental crowns, bridges, and other restorations that fit comfortably and look natural.
- Diagnostics: An intraoral scanner helps us monitor dental issues and compare changes over time. For instance, if you grind your teeth, we can document the changes and create a precise treatment plan.
Ready to experience digital dentistry in the Crofton area?
Our advanced digital technology reflects our commitment to providing exceptional patient care. The iTero scanning technology provides speed, comfort, and precision, enhancing your overall dental experience. If you want to take advantage of our iTero technology, call (410) 885-6522 and schedule your appointment today. Bingham-Lester Dentistry welcomes patients from Gambrills, MD, and the surrounding areas in Crofton, Annapolis, Odenton, Davidsonville, Virginia, and D.C.
