iTero™ Digital Impressions – Speed, Accuracy & Comfort
At Taylor Orthodontics, we’re thrilled to offer our patients iTero Digital Impressions. Say goodbye to uncomfortable putty impressions—with the iTero Digital system, a more pleasant experience awaits!
An accurate impression is essential for effective treatment planning and care for patients who are candidates for Invisalign aligners. The accuracy and detail of the iTero scan compared to a putty impression are comparable to those of a modern smartphone camera compared to a grainy version from a decade ago.
The IOC Scanner captures the contours of teeth and gingival structures, producing an accurate digital orthodontic scan in minutes. This non-invasive procedure is ideal for patients undergoing treatment with Invisalign and clear aligners. No unpleasant putty material is traditionally associated with taking impressions.
How iTero Works
The iTero handheld wand takes a digital, 3D image of your prepared teeth, stopping as needed. The wand is noninvasive, and you can breathe and swallow as needed during the procedure. If you need to move or adjust, you can do so—the accuracy of the handheld wand is first-rate. Needing to “re-do” impressions is rare. Plus, you can look at the iTero 3D image on the screen in real-time as the orthodontist moves the wand!
Instead of shipping impressions to the lab to be scanned, the digital image of your teeth is sent electronically to the lab. It is available in the Invisalign Clincheck system the very next day. This 3D model of your mouth can be used with all Invisalign services – including the Invisalign Outcome Simulator, which shows what your new smile might look like after treatment is completed.
View the video below to learn more about the iTero scanning process:
Benefits of Teeth Scanning
- Eliminates Putty Impressions – Putty impressions used to be the most invasive procedure in daily orthodontic care. The iTero system eliminates the goop and unpleasant aftertaste of traditional impressions.
- Superior Accuracy – Impressions are many times more accurate with no distortion from patient movement during setting, removal, or disinfection.
- Onscreen Visualization – Real-time digital viewing capabilities allow immediate adjustment to create the ideal orthodontic scan for the first time.
- Single-Use Imaging Shield – The process is built to ensure maximum cleanliness
