Instead of taking physical impressions of our patient’s teeth, we use a state-of-the-art digital orthodontic scanning tool called iTero.

Enhanced Comfort for Our Patients

Conventional dental impressions use bulky trays that are filled to the brim with a gooey-textured putty material. Even if the texture itself doesn’t bother you, the tickling sensation at the back of your throat may set off your gag reflex. With a digital impression scanner, we can capture all of the same information with a small imaging wand. No putty or trays are required!

Impeccable Accuracy for Treatment Planning

Thanks to today’s 3D CAD/CAM imaging technology, we can use digital dental impressions to virtually “move” your teeth inside of a computer program.  That’s not possible with traditional dental impressions. More often than not, our Invisalign candidates prefer to preview their projected treatment outcome before we ever fit them with their first set of aligners. You can have a good idea of what to expect even if you’re not ready to jump headfirst into orthodontic treatment.

Efficient Care

Traditional stone models of teeth are easily broken or chipped. They’re also bulky, making them difficult to store for an extended period of time. If you lose or misplace an orthodontic retainer or another device, we can use your digital scan to recreate a new one without you even having to step foot in the office! The scan requires no extra planning or cleanup. We can take your digital impression while you simply sit back, relax, and open your mouth.

The iTero Difference

iTero digital orthodontic scanning shortens the amount of time you spend in our Granite Bay orthodontic office. It makes your visit more comfortable and improves the level of care we can provide. Call and schedule your complimentary consultation to experience the iTero difference for yourself!