iTero Scanner

What is an iTero Scanner? (And Why It Means Saying Goodbye to Goopy Impressions Forever)

Remember the last time you had a dental impression? The oversized, cold metal tray. The thick, gooey paste slowly oozing towards the back of your throat. The desperate attempt not to gag while you wait for it to set.

We have good news: Those days are over.

Our practice uses an iTero Intraoral Scanner, and it has completely changed the game for our patients. This small, powerful wand allows us to create a perfect 3D model of your teeth in minutes—no goop, no gagging, no discomfort.

How Does This Little Wand Work?

Think of the iTero scanner as a tiny, highly sophisticated camera. We simply move the wand around your mouth, and it captures thousands of images per second. These images are then stitched together by smart software to create an incredibly accurate, interactive 3D map of your teeth and gums.

• It’s Quick: A full-mouth scan takes just two to three minutes.
• It’s Comfortable: The wand is small, and you can breathe and swallow normally. If you need a break, we can just pause and start again.
• It’s 100% Safe: The iTero uses a special light to capture images, not radiation.

The 3 Big Reasons This Matters for Your Care

Investing in this technology wasn't about having a flashy new gadget; it was about providing a fundamentally better experience and a higher quality of care for you.

1. Your Comfort is Our Priority: We hated making patients endure goopy impressions just as much as you hated getting them. The iTero eliminates the most dreaded part of getting a crown, night guard, or Invisalign, making your visit relaxed and stress-free.
2. You See Exactly What We See: This is the best part. The 3D scan appears on a large screen in real-time. For the first time, you can see your teeth from every angle, just like we do. We can zoom in on a cracked filling, show you where you’re grinding your teeth, or point out an area of concern. It transforms your dental appointment from a lecture into a collaborative, transparent conversation about your health.
3. Flawless Accuracy for a Perfect Fit: Traditional impressions can shrink, expand, or have bubbles, leading to restorations that don't fit perfectly. A digital scan is precise to the micron. This extreme accuracy means your crown, veneer, or night guard will have a perfect fit, requiring fewer adjustments and ensuring better longevity.

The "Magic" Feature: Previewing Your New Smile

One of the most exciting features of the iTero is the Outcome Simulator.

Are you considering Invisalign? Curious about what a couple of veneers could do for your smile? With the press of a button, we can use your 3D scan to generate a simulation of your final results. You can see your "after" smile before you even begin treatment. It takes the guesswork out of cosmetic dentistry and helps you make decisions with confidence.

The bottom line: The iTero scanner represents a new standard of care. It makes your visits more comfortable, your conversations more informative, and the final quality of your dental work better than ever before. It’s one of the most important ways we demonstrate our commitment to investing in technology that directly benefits you, our patient.