Modern dentistry is bringing many innovations to patient comfort and treatment efficiency. One such revolutionary tool that facilitates dental diagnosis, planning and the preparation of dental prostheses is the oral scanner. The Trendo Dental practice has chosen the iTero scanner as its professional choice and we are delighted to use it in our daily dental care.
Find out from our dentist Dr. Daniel Hős why the iTero scanner is a great choice and how it improves patient comfort within the dental care setting.
Traditional impression?
In the past, most dental procedures, such as crowns, inlays, bridges or even just a study sample, required an impression of the upper and lower dental arch, which was often associated with unwanted discomfort. Making traditional impressions was inconvenient for the patient, they had to be re-taken many times and the final result was not always perfect. The oral scanner revolutionises this process, simplifies it and reduces the potential for errors and inaccuracies in the workflow.
Convenient, fast and accurate scans
The oral scanner is a device that can take digital impressions of the patient’s oral cavity. Unlike traditional impressions, it is not necessary to place uncomfortable materials in the mouth and allow them to set for 2-3 minutes. The scanner records the necessary data in a precise and fast process, minimising patient discomfort.
More accurate diagnosis, more effective treatments
Digital impressions are more accurate and more detail-rich and colour-accurate than traditional ones, giving us a much better basis for diagnosis and treatment plans. The oral scanner allows us to take 3D images of the teeth and gums, which help us to plan more thoroughly and deliver more successful results from the expected treatments.
Faster and easier teamwork
To make crowns or inlays and bridges, we need to prepare the teeth, shaping them to the right shape. These prepared teeth are scanned and the dental technician can see them immediately and report back for possible corrections. Fortunately, corrections can be made in that same session, avoiding another patient encounter. In contrast, with a traditionally taken impression, the dental technician would not see the defect on the cast until the next day at the earliest. A digital impression also helps us a lot during online professional case meetings, making them much easier and more dynamic.
A patient-centred approach
The introduction of the oral scanner in our practice is part of a patient-centred approach. Convenient and quick scans not only make dental visits easier for our patients, but also help to make treatments more efficient. With digital technology, our patients can also see impressions instantly on the monitor and understand treatment plans more easily, increasing collaboration and trust between our dentists and patients.
Green approach: less waste, less environmental impact
Using an oral scanner not only benefits patients and dentists, it also has environmental benefits. Digital impressions do not generate the waste from the plastic materials used for traditional impressions, thus reducing the environmental impact. Not to mention the environmental burden of transport by courier services, which is essential for dental technicians.
Our dentistry is constantly committed to innovating. We believe in continuous improvement, adapting science into practice to deliver high quality care to our patients.
If you have an acute dental problem, find a solution in the relaxed, friendly dental office of Trendo Dental! If you feel like taking a step towards health consciousness for your teeth, learn about Trendo Dental's innovative approach to dentistry!
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