A digital impression is taken using a scanner wand that is placed directly into your mouth. The scanner takes hundreds of pictures per second to create an accurate depiction of your teeth and gums. Once the data is captured, it is digitally stored and ready to be viewed or shared immediately.
Digital impressions are ideal for patients with strong gag reflexes, and in some cases, it is a superior alternative to traditional impressions. Traditional impressions involve a sticky, goopy material that may be an uncomfortable experience and leave debris in your mouth. Digital impressions are a much more comfortable experience. Our digital scanner also includes a chairside milling machine (CEREC) that allows us to create certain dental restorations in just one appointment!
Call Arrowhead Dental today at 307-789-5210 to schedule an appointment with our dentists, Dr. Jordan Argyle, Dr. Jonathan Morgan or Dr. Greg Dover, and learn more about digital impressions in Evanston, Wyoming.
Digital impressions are a modern, efficient and comfortable way to take precise impressions of your mouth. If you have ever had to have a traditional impression or mold taken in the past, you know that they can be unpleasant and uncomfortable. We are pleased to utilize digital impressions to eliminate the need for messy, goopy impressions. While this technology can make the experience more comfortable for any patient, it is especially good for patients who gag easily. The digital impression system is less invasive than traditional impressions and molds and provides our team with extremely accurate impressions.
Some of the other benefits of digital impression technology include:
- Digital impressions can be used for creating dental restorations, such as crowns, as well as orthodontic aligners
- No messy “goop”
- The scanner can be quickly taken out of your mouth if you ever feel uncomfortable, and we can easily start and stop the scanning process as needed
- Digital impressions require much less time than traditional impressions, helping to make your appointment more efficient
If you would like to learn more about digital impressions and the other advanced technology we use at our office, please call us today.
