Experience Comfort and Precision with Digital Impressions
At Tropical Smiles Dental, our skilled dentist use advanced digital impression technology to make your dental experience more accurate, efficient and comfortable. This state-of-the-art system eliminates the need for traditional impression trays and messy materials, providing quick and precise results. Dr. Melissa Nitta incorporates this modern technology to ensure every restoration and treatment is designed with exceptional precision and care.
What Are Digital Impressions?
Digital impressions use cutting-edge scanning technology to capture highly accurate, three-dimensional images of your teeth and gums. Instead of using physical molds, our dentist use a small, handheld scanner that captures detailed images of your mouth in real time. The data is instantly displayed on a computer screen, allowing for exact modeling and planning of your treatment.
Digital impressions are used in various restorative and cosmetic procedures, including crowns, bridges, implants, aligners and veneers. They enhance accuracy, comfort and turnaround time, ensuring your dental care is efficient and personalized.
When Are Digital Impressions Recommended?
Digital impressions are ideal for patients who require precision and comfort during restorative or cosmetic procedures. Our dentist recommend digital impressions for:
- Designing crowns, bridges and onlays
- Planning dental implant placement
- Creating orthodontic aligners or retainers
- Developing veneers and other aesthetic restorations
They are also a great choice for patients with sensitive gag reflexes or those who find traditional impression materials uncomfortable. Digital technology allows our team to capture your dental anatomy accurately without the inconvenience of traditional molds.
The Digital Impression Process
During your visit, our dentist will use a small intraoral scanner to gently move across your teeth and gums. This scanner takes thousands of high-resolution images per second, which are then combined to create a complete 3D digital model of your mouth.
This process is quick, comfortable and requires no messy trays or materials. Once complete, the scan is used to design and fabricate your custom restoration or appliance using precise digital data. Because the images are stored electronically, they can be used immediately for treatment planning or sent securely to dental laboratories when necessary.
Benefits of Digital Impressions
Digital impressions improve both accuracy and patient comfort while reducing treatment times. They represent a major advancement in modern dental care and support our commitment to precision and patient satisfaction.
Benefits include:
- No messy impression materials or trays
- Enhanced comfort for patients with sensitive gag reflexes
- Faster and more accurate results
- Improved communication and visualization for patients
- Environmentally friendly and efficient process
Our dentist and team in Kailua Kona, Hawaii, are dedicated to providing a superior experience through the latest in digital dental technology. We take pride in offering efficient, comfortable and accurate care designed around your needs.
Call 808-329-1715 today to schedule an appointment with our dentist and discover how digital impressions can enhance your next dental visit.
Frequently Asked Questions About Digital Impressions
What are digital impressions used for?
Digital impressions are used to capture 3D images of your mouth for crowns, bridges, implants and other dental restorations.
Are digital impressions accurate?
Yes. They provide exceptional precision and detail, reducing the risk of error in restoration design and fabrication.
Is the process uncomfortable?
Not at all. The scanning process is fast, gentle and does not require the use of traditional impression trays or materials.
How long does a digital impression take?
Most scans take only a few minutes, allowing for faster treatment planning and turnaround.