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Many people\u2019s nervousness about visiting the dentist is rooted in the instruments they use, like gag-inducing putty. However, new technological advancements in dentistry are coming out every day that make your experience more positive and comfortable, like the iTero digital impression<\/a> system. This small, handheld scanner is able to precisely capture a detailed blueprint of your mouth to craft dentures<\/a>, crowns, mouthguards, and so much more, all within a matter of minutes. Read on to learn four benefits of seeing a dentist that has made the transition to digital impressions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

More Precise Impressions Lead to Better Restorations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The iTero digital scanner features advanced, high-quality sensors at the tip of it that provides a large field of view, with the ability to capture a detailed digital scan of the mouth, even in the most difficult to reach places. By capturing every nook and crevice of your teeth, palate, and other oral structures, dentists are able to produce impressions that are less likely to be rejected by dental laboratories and lead to better-fitting oral appliances and restorations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Save Time at Each Appointment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Putty impressions can sometimes require multiple tries to get a model accurate enough to send off to a dental laboratory, causing you to sit in the treatment chair for longer than necessary. iTero digital impressions can take between one and three minutes and guide the dental hygienist to ensure clear scans are taken of the entire mouth, making your visit more streamlined and faster!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enjoy a More Comfortable Visit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Digital impression scanners have a narrow, pen-like wand that features a camera at the tip with special sensors. The device\u2019s sleek design allows for a more comfortable visit, as it doesn\u2019t require you to bite down on putty that can cause you to gag or require multiple tries to get the perfect blueprint of your smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get an Up-Close Preview of Your Smile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One special feature of impression scanners is that they\u2019re connected to large, chairside monitors that allow you and your dental hygienist to view the impression. It can also be used as a treatment planning tool for Invisalign<\/a> clear aligners, as it allows your dentist to manipulate the photorealistic image so you can see how your aligners will straighten your smile over the course of your journey. This will help you feel much more confident when you decide to move forward with a treatment, because you\u2019ll know what to expect by the end of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Hamid Ranjbaran, known as Dr. R to his patients, wants to ensure that each visit is comfortable and smooth-sailing. That\u2019s why he uses the latest technology in his practice, like his iTero digital impression scanner and cavity detection system, to ensure as little time is spent in the treatment chair as possible. For questions or to schedule an appointment, visit Southwest Dental\u2019s website<\/a> or call 505-896-9399.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Many people\u2019s nervousness about visiting the dentist is rooted in the instruments they use, like gag-inducing putty. However, new technological advancements in dentistry are coming out every day that make your experience more positive and comfortable, like the iTero digital impression system. This small, handheld scanner is able to precisely capture a detailed blueprint of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-90","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\n4 Benefits of Digital Impressions | Gentle Dentist Rio Rancho<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Have you ever had to get a dental impression? 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