13/10/2026
Welcome to our practice! We are dedicated to providing you with the highest standard of modern, comfortable, and precise dental care. As part of our commitment to technology, we utilize the state-of-the-art 3Shape Intraoral Scanner.
Below is everything you need to know about how digital scanning works and how it benefits your treatment.
What is a 3Shape Digital Scanner?
The 3Shape intraoral scanner is a compact, hand-held camera system that captures thousands of high-definition 3D color images of your teeth, gums, and bite in real-time.
It replaces traditional dental impressions—the messy putty trays that required you to hold cold impression materials in your mouth for several minutes.
Key Benefits for You
1. Superior Comfort & No Gagging
Gag-Free Experience: Because there are no bulky trays or unpleasant-tasting impression materials, scanning is ideal for patients with sensitive gag reflexes or dental anxiety.
Pause Anytime: If you need a breather or to swallow, we can pause the scan instantly and resume whenever you are ready.
2. High Accuracy & Perfect Fit
Digital scans create precise 3D mathematical models of your teeth and jaws.
This exceptional level of accuracy leads to better-fitting restorations—including crowns, bridges, dental implants, clear aligners (like Invisalign), and retainers.
3. Immediate 3D Visualization
See Your Smile in 3D: You will be able to view high-resolution 3D images of your teeth on an interactive chairside screen immediately after the scan.
Understand Your Treatment: We can show you exact areas of tooth wear, alignment issues, or crowding, giving you complete clarity on your oral health and treatment recommendations.
4. Faster Turnaround & Treatment Times
Digital files are sent instantly to our dental laboratories via secure cloud networks.
Eliminating postal shipping time for physical impressions means faster fabrication times for your aligners, crowns, or appliances.
5. Safe & Eco-Friendly
Radiation-Free: The scanner uses safe optical light technology and zero radiation.
Environmentally Friendly: Reduces single-use plastics and chemical waste associated with conventional tray impressions.