What is an Intraoral Scanner ?
Intraoral Scanner (IOS) is a digital intraoral scanner that uses 3D technology to create detailed models of your teeth and gums, instead of traditional silicone impressions, which makes it more comfortable and accurate.
How Intraoral Scanner Works
• The scanner sends a laser or structural light to the teeth and gums.
• An in-built camera captures 3D images and creates a digital model of the oral cavity.
• Display results on the screen immediately, allowing dentists and patients to view real-time images of the teeth.
• Use digital data for dental work, such as crowns, veneers, Invisalign or smile design.
Advantages of Intraoral Scanner
• No need to take impressions of the mouth like before, reducing discomfort from using impression materials.
• High accuracy, obtains detailed tooth models and reduces errors.
• Fast, scans within minutes and can be sent to the lab immediately.
• More comfortable for patients, no vomiting or discomfort like with traditional dental impressions.
• Suitable for digital dentistry, used with CAD/CAM to make crowns, veneers or clear braces.
This technology allows for more precise dentistry and makes treatments more comfortable for both the patient and the dentist.
Limitations of Intraoral Scanner
• May be more expensive than traditional dental impressions.
• In some cases, such as highly reflective teeth (metal crowns), a glare-reducing spray may be required.
• Requires specific equipment that some clinics may not yet have.
Who is it suitable for?
• Those who want clear braces such as Invisalign
• People who need digital crowns, veneers or bridges
• Those who feel uncomfortable from traditional dental impressions
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