Digital Impression Scanner
Digital Impression Scanner for Dental Assessment and Treatment Planning
At Bespoke Dental, we use a digital impression scanner to capture 3D digital images of your teeth and gums. Digital impressions provide detailed information that helps your dentist assess your oral health and plan appropriate dental treatment.
What Is a Digital Impression Scanner?
A digital impression scanner is a handheld device used to create a digital model of your teeth and gums. Instead of using traditional impression materials, the scanner captures digital images while it is gently moved around your mouth. At Bespoke Dental, digital impressions are used to support dental assessment, treatment planning, and the design of selected dental restorations and appliances.
How the Digital Scanning Process Works
Digital scanning
A handheld scanner is gently moved over your teeth to capture digital images.
3D digital model
The images are processed to create a three-dimensional model of your teeth and gums for examination.
Treatment planning
The digital model helps your dentist assess your dental condition and discuss suitable treatment options.
Used for different dental treatments
Digital impressions may be used when planning treatments such as crowns, bridges, clear aligners, dental implants, and other dental procedures, where appropriate.
What to Expect During Your Visit
A simple scanning procedure
Digital scanning is usually completed during your dental appointment and typically takes only a few minutes.
Comfort during the scan
The scanner is small and is gently moved around your mouth while digital images are captured.
Reviewing the images
Your dentist may show you the digital images during your appointment to help explain your dental condition and discuss your treatment options.
Digital Imaging for Dental Care
Digital impression scanning provides detailed images that can assist your dentist in assessing your oral health and planning appropriate dental treatment. The information collected is used together with your clinical examination and, where appropriate, other diagnostic tools.
Frequently Asked Questions
A digital impression uses a handheld scanner to capture digital images of your teeth and gums, while a traditional impression uses impression material to create a mould. Your dentist will recommend the most suitable method based on your treatment needs.
The scanning procedure is usually completed within a few minutes as part of your dental appointment.
Yes. Digital impression scanners are non-invasive devices used to capture images of your teeth and gums.
The scanner is designed to be gently moved around your mouth during the examination. Your dentist will explain the procedure before the scan begins.
Digital impressions may be used for treatments such as crowns, bridges, clear aligners, dental implants, and other dental procedures, depending on your individual treatment requirements.
Book an appointment with Bespoke Dental to discuss whether digital impression scanning is appropriate for your dental assessment and treatment needs.
