Digital impressions are a modern, efficient and comfortable way to take precise impressions of your mouth. If you have ever had to have a traditional impression or mold taken in the past, you know that they can be unpleasant and uncomfortable. We are pleased to utilize digital impressions to eliminate the need for messy, goopy impressions. While this technology can make the experience more comfortable for any patient, it is especially good for patients who gag easily. The digital impression system is less invasive than traditional impressions and molds, and it provides our team with extremely accurate impressions.

When taking digital impressions and creating models and appliances, our orthodontist can use 3D printing technology. 3D printing ensures that your appliance is of the highest quality and tailored to fit your mouth and smile. With 3D printing, we can create highly accurate oral appliances that will improve your oral health and smile both immediately and long-term.

Some of the other benefits of digital impression and 3D printing technology include:

• Digital impressions can be used for creating dental restorations, such as crowns, as well as orthodontic aligners
• No messy “goop”
• The scanner can be quickly taken out of your mouth if you ever feel uncomfortable, and we can easily start and stop the scanning process as needed
• Digital impressions require much less time than traditional impressions, helping to make your appointment more efficient
• 3D printing allows you to complete your treatment entirely in our office, reducing treatment time and ensuring a higher quality of care.
• 3D printing from digital impressions results in a reduced treatment cost.

If you would like to learn more about digital impressions, 3D printing and the other advanced technology we use at our office, please call us today.