Digital Impressions

A More Comfortable Way to Capture Your Smile

Digital impressions use a small handheld scanner to capture detailed images of your teeth and gums—without the traditional impression material.
A Better Digital Experience

Skip the Mess. Keep the Precision.

Traditional dental impressions can be uncomfortable, especially for patients with a sensitive gag reflex. Digital impressions offer a modern alternative. A small handheld scanner captures detailed, high-resolution images of your teeth and gums and creates a digital model that can be used for treatment planning and the design of restorations and appliances. The scanner can also be paused or removed during the process, providing a more flexible and comfortable experience.
Why choose digital impressions?

Precision Without the Mess

More Comfortable

No trays filled with impression material are required.

Detailed Digital Data

The scanner captures high-resolution information about your teeth and gums.

Efficient Workflow

Digital scanning can be faster and more convenient than traditional impression methods.

Your digital scanning experience

How Digital Impressions Work

01

Prepare the Scanner

Your team prepares the handheld digital scanner and treatment area.

02

Scan Your Smile

The scanner is gently moved around your teeth and gums to capture detailed images.

03

Create the Digital Model

The captured information is combined into a detailed digital representation.

04

Use the Data

Your digital impression can be used to help design restorations, appliances, and other treatments.

Who can benefit?

Could Digital Impressions Make Your Visit More Comfortable?

Digital impressions may be particularly helpful if you:

  • Have a sensitive gag reflex
  • Dislike traditional impression materials
  • Need a crown or bridge
  • Are undergoing implant-related treatment
  • Need an orthodontic appliance or aligner
  • Prefer a more comfortable digital scanning experience

Your treatment plan will determine whether digital impressions are appropriate.

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Patient Care

Every patient is different. We take the time to understand your needs, answer your questions, and create a treatment plan tailored to your individual goals.

Digital Impressions FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions About
Digital Impressions

Digital impressions are detailed scans of your teeth and gums captured using a handheld intraoral scanner.

Many patients find digital scanning more comfortable because it does not require traditional impression material.

Digital impressions can help design crowns, bridges, orthodontic aligners, and other dental restorations or appliances.

Digital scanning is generally quick, although the total time depends on the area being scanned and the complexity of your treatment.

Yes. The handheld scanner can be removed or paused as needed, which can make the process more comfortable for patients.

Ready for a More Comfortable Digital Experience?

Ask our team how digital impressions can make your treatment planning more comfortable, efficient, and precise.