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Digital Impressions

Digital impressions help improve comfort, accuracy, and efficiency in modern dentistry. Using advanced intraoral scanning, we can capture detailed 3D images of your teeth to support precise planning for restorative and cosmetic care.

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Digital Impressions: Comfort & Precision

At MyDentist, we use cutting-edge digital scanning to elevate your experience. Digital impressions replace traditional methods with a more comfortable and accurate approach to capturing your unique dental structure. This technology is especially helpful for patients with sensitive gag reflexes and those who prefer a cleaner, faster process.

Cleaner process
No trays, no messy impression materials.
High accuracy
Detailed 3D scans support precise results.
Efficient visits
Fast scanning helps streamline your appointment.

What Are Digital Dental Impressions?

Digital impressions use a compact intraoral scanner to create a detailed 3D image of your mouth. The hand-held scanner is gently guided around your teeth, capturing high-resolution data that forms an accurate digital model.

These digital models can be viewed instantly on screen, helping you better understand your oral health and the next steps in your care. Digital impressions are commonly used in restorative dentistry such as crowns, bridges, and implant planning, as well as orthodontic treatments like Invisalign.

  • Crowns, bridges, and veneers
  • Implant planning and surgical guides
  • Clear aligner treatment planning
  • Monitoring bite and fit over time

Digital vs. Traditional Dental Impressions

Traditional impressions often involve biting into a tray filled with mold-making material. Many patients find this unpleasant, and small movements can lead to inaccuracies. Digital impressions streamline the process, helping reduce repeat appointments and improving overall precision.

Less discomfort

A gentle scanning process designed around patient comfort.

Fewer retakes

Clear capture helps reduce the need to repeat impressions.

Faster turnaround

Digital files can be shared efficiently to support faster steps.

Stronger precision

Accurate models support better fit and reliable outcomes.

Modern Dental Scanning Technology

Digital scanning technology provides immediate, high-resolution models that can be reviewed in real time. This visual insight can help you feel confident in your treatment plan and allows our team to plan with exceptional detail.

Real-time viewing

See the digital model instantly on screen.

High-resolution detail

Capture accuracy designed for precise fit.

Streamlined workflow

Efficient steps from scan to planning.

Understanding Digital Dental Impressions

Our digital impression system uses a sophisticated intraoral scanner that captures detailed 3D images of your mouth. This approach is designed to feel easier and more pleasant than traditional impressions, while maintaining exceptional accuracy for your care.