Compared to traditional impression methods, digital impression taking is far less invasive.
Digital impression taking, also known as digital scanning or intraoral scanning, is revolutionizing the way dental impressions are made in modern dentistry. Instead of traditional impression materials such as trays and impression pastes, high-precision 3D scanners are used to create exact digital models of the patient’s teeth and gums.
The highly precise and fast digital scan can be taken directly during surgery. The data is sent to the dental technician via the internet – so the implant can be fitted with a fixed temporary restoration on the same day or the following morning.
Compared to traditional methods, digital impressions are less invasive and far more comfortable, as no bulky impression materials need to be placed in the patient’s mouth.
Overall, digital impression taking represents an important advance in dentistry, leading to improved treatment quality, greater patient comfort, and more efficient workflows.