3D Intraoral Scanner Treatment
Traditional dental impressions can be messy, uncomfortable, and inaccurate — especially for patients with a strong gag reflex. A 3D intraoral scanner changes that experience completely. This advanced digital technology captures highly precise images of your teeth and gums in seconds, creating a detailed virtual model without trays or sticky impression material.
At Connect Periodontics and Implant Dentistry, our 3D scanning technology improves comfort, precision, and treatment outcomes for procedures ranging from gum therapy to implants and full-arch rehabilitation.
What Is a 3D Intraoral Scanner?
A 3D intraoral scanner is a handheld device that uses optical and laser imaging to create a high-resolution digital impression of your entire mouth. As the wand moves over your teeth and gums, thousands of images are stitched together instantly.
The result:
A perfect, accurate 3D model displayed on a screen in real time.
What We Use It For:
- Implant planning and placement
- Full mouth rehabilitation
- Implant-supported dentures
- Night guards and retainers
- Gum recession documentation
- Periodontal monitoring
- Orthodontic assessments
Digital scanning boosts accuracy at every stage of treatment.
Signs You Might Need It
You may benefit from a 3D intraoral scan if:
- You dislike traditional impressions
- You have a sensitive gag reflex
- You’re beginning implant treatment
- You need a surgical guide for implant placement
- You want clearer visuals to understand your treatment
- You require before-and-after comparisons
- You’re starting full-arch or prosthetic procedures
- You want faster, more predictable results
Many procedures can’t begin until an accurate digital model of your mouth is taken — the scanner provides that instantly.
Benefits You Can Feel (and See)
Digital scanning offers numerous advantages over traditional impressions:
- No goopy, messy impression material
- Quick and highly accurate measurements
- Increased comfort with no gagging
- Immediate visualization of your mouth
- Faster turnaround on restorations and appliances
- Improved fit for implants, implant crowns, and prosthetics
- Enhanced communication with labs and specialists
- Ability to track changes in gum recession or bone support
The experience is more comfortable — and the results are more precise.
What to Expect During Your Scan
The process is easy, fast, and completely comfortable.
Step-by-step:
- We position a small handheld wand inside your mouth.
- You simply relax while we move the scanner over your teeth and gums.
- Real-time images appear on the screen as a 3D model builds.
- The scan takes just minutes for a full arch.
- We review the digital model together, explaining findings and treatment options.
No discomfort, no impressions, no mess — just instant clarity.
Aftercare & Home Care
Because scanning is non-invasive, there’s nothing special you need to do afterward. However:
- You’ll receive digital files if needed for treatment planning.
- If the scan is part of implant or surgical planning, we’ll review next steps.
- If being used for prosthetics, the lab begins fabrication immediately.
Digital dentistry speeds up the entire treatment timeline.
Maintenance Matters
Digital scans become part of your ongoing dental record.
We may rescan periodically to track:
- Gum recession changes
- Bone-level changes around implants
- Tooth wear or shifting
- Treatment progress in periodontal care
- Pre- and post-surgical comparisons
Having accurate digital records helps ensure your long-term dental health stays on track.
FAQs
Is a 3D intraoral scanner safe?
Yes — it uses optical and laser technology that’s safe and radiation-free.
Does it hurt?
Not at all. Scanning is gentle, comfortable, and quick.
Are digital scans more accurate than impressions?
Yes. They provide highly precise measurements that improve treatment outcomes.
Will my insurance cover scanning?
It depends on the procedure; many implant and surgical treatments include digital impressions.
Want a cleaner, faster, and more comfortable impression experience?
Contact Connect Periodontics and Implant Dentistry to schedule your visit and experience our 3D intraoral scanner.