Goodbye putty, hello 3D scanning
A handheld optical scanner captures thousands of images per second to build a precise 3D model of your mouth. No trays, no gagging, no waiting — just an instant, accurate digital impression.
Anyone who has had a dental impression remembers the tray of cold, claggy putty pressed against the roof of the mouth, the urge to gag and the long minutes spent waiting for it to set. The information it captured was vital, but the experience was unpleasant and the accuracy depended on a material that could distort, tear or trap bubbles. Digital impression scanning replaces all of it with light.
Our intraoral scanner is a slim wand, smaller than an electric toothbrush, that you simply guide over the teeth. It captures thousands of optical images every second and stitches them together in real time into a detailed, full-colour 3D model on the screen beside you — a process you can watch unfold as your mouth is digitised tooth by tooth.
Accuracy that builds better dentistry
A digital model is not just more pleasant to obtain; it is more precise. There is no material to shrink or warp, no risk of a torn impression, and any area that was missed can be rescanned in seconds rather than starting the whole tray over. That accuracy flows directly into better-fitting crowns, aligners, night guards and implant restorations.
What digital scanning offers
- No putty, trays or gagging — just a gentle optical wand
- An instant 3D model you can see on screen immediately
- Highly accurate data for crowns, aligners and guards
- Easy rescanning of any area without starting over
- A digital record we can store, compare and reuse later
A foundation for modern care
The 3D file becomes the starting point for almost everything we do digitally. It feeds our same-day crown milling, our clear-aligner planning, our smile design previews and our implant surgical guides — all from a single, comfortable scan. Because it is a precise digital record, we can also overlay scans from different visits to monitor wear, recession or tooth movement over time.
Sharing is effortless too. The model can be sent instantly to a specialist or laboratory at the speed of the internet, removing the delay and risk of posting a physical impression and helping your treatment progress without unnecessary waiting.
If the thought of impressions has ever made you uneasy, the modern alternative will change your mind. Ask for a digital scan at your next appointment and experience how comfortable accurate dentistry can be.
Digital Impression Scans questions
Not at all. There is no putty, no tray and nothing to set — the slim wand simply glides over your teeth while it captures images. Most patients find it quick and easy, with no gagging and no mess to deal with afterwards.
Very accurate. Without a material that can shrink, warp or trap bubbles, digital scans capture fine detail reliably, and any missed area can be rescanned instantly. This precision supports better-fitting crowns, aligners and other restorations.
Yes. The same 3D model can drive clear-aligner planning, crowns, night guards, implant guides and smile design previews. A single comfortable scan provides the foundation for a wide range of digital treatments.
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