Digital impressions are a modern alternative to traditional dental molds, designed to make your visit faster, more comfortable and more accurate. Instead of using trays filled with sticky impression material, our dentist and team use a handheld scanner to capture a highly detailed 3D image of your teeth and gums. The result is a precise digital model that allows us to plan your treatment with confidence and convenience.
What to Expect During Your Digital Scan
The process of taking digital impressions is simple and comfortable. During your appointment, we will use an intraoral scanner to take a series of quick, noninvasive images of your mouth. These images are combined in real time to create a high-resolution 3D model. You will be able to see the digital model on a screen, and our dentist will walk you through the findings and treatment options.
Digital impressions eliminate the need for messy materials that can cause gagging or discomfort, especially if you have a sensitive gag reflex. The scan is quick and typically takes just a few minutes to complete. Most patients find the process to be significantly more pleasant than traditional impressions.
How Digital Impressions Improve Your Care
Digital impressions help us provide a higher level of care across many types of dental treatments. Whether you are receiving a crown, bridge, clear aligners, dental implants or veneers, digital models ensure a precise fit for more natural-looking and longer-lasting results. Because the images are captured and transmitted instantly, they also reduce turnaround time for restorations and eliminate the need for retakes.
The enhanced accuracy of digital impressions supports better outcomes and reduces the likelihood of adjustment visits. Your treatment can begin sooner, and your results will reflect the precision of the imaging.
We are proud to invest in technology that improves your dental experience. If you would like to learn more about digital impressions in Rockville, Maryland, or how we use them in your personalized care, we invite you to contact our office and set up an appointment with Dr. John Savukinas. Our team is here to answer your questions and help you feel confident about every step of your dental journey.