Intraoral Scanners
When you visit us here at Grafton Smiles, we may use an intraoral scanner to take digital impressions of your teeth. After we have a file of these images, Dr. Jasjit Sidhu will be able to create custom dental restorations to compliment your smile. To learn more about intraoral scanners in North Grafton, Massachusetts, and schedule an appointment with our dentist, please give us a call at 508-476-2828.
Benefits of Intraoral Scanners in Dentistry
Intraoral scanners are transforming the way dentists capture impressions and deliver care. These cutting-edge devices use digital technology to create highly accurate 3D images of your teeth and gums — no messy impression trays required. Here are some of the key benefits of intraoral scanners for both patients and providers:
ENHANCED COMFORT
Say goodbye to uncomfortable, goopy impression materials. Intraoral scanners use a small, handheld wand to scan your mouth, making the process faster, cleaner, and far more comfortable — especially for patients with gag reflexes or anxiety.
PRECISION & ACCURACY
Digital scans provide incredibly detailed images, improving the accuracy of crowns, bridges, aligners, and other restorations. This means better-fitting dental work and fewer adjustments down the road.
FASTER TURNAROUND TIMES
Because the digital scans can be sent directly to the lab or in-house milling system, treatment timelines are shortened significantly. Many practices can even offer same-day restorations thanks to this technology.
BETTER PATIENT COMMUNICATION
With real-time 3D imaging, dentists can show patients exactly what’s happening in their mouths. This helps improve understanding, builds trust, and supports shared decision-making.
ECO-FRIENDLY
Digital impressions eliminate the need for disposable materials like trays, putty, and shipping supplies — making them a more environmentally friendly option.
IMPROVED RECORD KEEPING
Digital files are easy to store, retrieve, and share with specialists, insurance companies, or labs. This improves continuity of care and helps streamline administrative tasks.
Our office uses a state-of-the-art digital scanner to capture three-dimensional images of the inside of your mouth. Using a digital scanner, our dentist and team can capture high-quality images of your teeth and supporting structures. This makes it easy for us to diagnose problems, create digital models of your mouth and plan treatments. This device captures multiple images in full color, allowing us to distinguish between healthy and diseased tissue to plan your treatment. The accurate models created using these images also allow us to ensure that restorations and oral appliances fit perfectly and function properly to improve your oral health and smile.
When our dentist or hygiene team utilize our digital scanner, a small wand will be used to quickly and comfortably scan the inside of your mouth. As the wand passes over your teeth, the images captured will be processed simultaneously to provide an immediate, complete and highly accurate image of your mouth. The pictures are even saved automatically every few seconds, so there is no need for you to sit through a second scan.
For more information about the benefits of digital scanning and to schedule a consultation with our dentist, contact our office today. We are dedicated to helping you care for your smile.
