Intraoral 3D Scanning & Digital Impressions
Goodbye goop. Hello precision.
Our iTero scanner captures a detailed 3D model of your teeth in minutes, so crowns, aligners and guards fit better and you can see your smile on screen.
What is intraoral 3d scanning & digital impression?
An intraoral scanner is a small wand that takes thousands of images to build a 3D model of your teeth and gums. It replaces traditional putty impressions for crowns, aligners, nightguards and more, and helps track changes over time. Its main limitation: some complex cases still need traditional impressions.
Who is a candidate?
Often a good fit
- Crowns and bridges
- Invisalign
- Nightguards
- Patients with gag reflex
Needs extra care or planning
- Very limited mouth opening
When an exam is needed: Scans are taken whenever needed for treatment or monitoring.
Problems it can address
Limitations: Deep margins or some dentures may need conventional impressions.
Benefits and disadvantages
Benefits
- Comfortable
- Highly accurate
- Instant 3D view
- Faster lab turnaround
Disadvantages
- Takes a few minutes per arch
- Not ideal for every case
The treatment process
- 1
Prepare
Teeth are dried gently.
- 2
Scan
The wand glides over your teeth.
- 3
Review
See your 3D model on screen.
- 4
Send
Digitally sent to the lab or used for planning.
Timeline: Usually 3–10 minutes.
Recovery and aftercare
What to expect
Discomfort: None.
Downtime: None.
Aftercare
- No special care
Call us right away if you notice
- None
Longevity and outcomes
Scans are saved for future comparison.
What affects your result
- Scan quality
Possible complications
- Minimal
Cost and payment options
Included with treatments that need impressions. You'll get a written, itemized quote before treatment begins, and we'll check your insurance benefits for you.
What affects the price
- Type of treatment
Insurance & financing
We accept most PPO plans and offer financing through CareCredit, Sunbit and others.
Comparison with alternatives
Traditional impressions
Putty molds, less comfortable.
Clinical case examples
Real, patient-authorized cases for this treatment are being added soon, with diagnosis, reasoning and results.
View our Before & After Gallery →Why choose Neo Dental?
Patient reviews
Read what our patients say, in their own words, on independent review sites.
Frequently asked questions
Does scanning hurt?+
No.
Is it better than molds?+
It's more comfortable and very accurate.
Can I see my results?+
Yes, including Invisalign simulations.
Is there radiation?+
No, it uses light, not X-rays.
Will I gag?+
Much less than with putty impressions.
Does it cost extra?+
No, it's included with treatment.
Your care team & booking
Dr. Sol Shahri
General and cosmetic dentist leading every treatment plan at Neo Dental. This page was medically reviewed by Dr. Sol Shahri.
Meet the team →Related treatments
Not sure if you need intraoral 3d scanning & digital impressions?
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