Digital Scanning & Impressions
A Detailed Digital Impression—Captured in Minutes.
Instead of relying only on traditional impression material, a small intraoral scanner can capture a three-dimensional digital model of your teeth, gums and bite for many restorative, implant and appliance workflows.
What Is an Intraoral Scan?
An intraoral scanner records a sequence of images as it moves around the teeth. Software combines those images into a detailed digital model that can be reviewed on screen, measured, designed and securely transferred into the appropriate clinical workflow.
Why Patients Appreciate Digital Scanning
The scan can often reduce the need for conventional impression trays and materials. It allows the team to review the record immediately, rescan a specific area when needed and show the patient a three-dimensional view of their own mouth.
Communication You Can See
Patients may not understand a traditional impression or a technical description. A digital model provides a visual way to discuss a broken tooth, missing space, wear pattern, bite relationship or proposed restoration. The goal is not simply to display technology—it is to make the conversation clearer.
How Digital Scans Are Used
Same-day crowns, inlays and onlays; implant planning and implant restorations; bridges and selected removable treatments; nightguards and other appliances; cosmetic and smile planning; orthodontic or alignment records when indicated; baseline documentation and monitoring; communication with laboratories and specialists.
Accuracy Requires Technique
A scanner is a recording tool. Tissue management, moisture control, preparation design, scan strategy, bite capture and clinical interpretation still matter. Dr. Vasquez and the team use an organized workflow to capture the information required for the specific restoration or treatment plan.
The Role of Primescan
The practice uses modern intraoral scanning systems, including CEREC Primescan technology, as part of a connected digital workflow. The equipment name is less important than the result: usable information that supports design, planning, communication and documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a digital scan use radiation?
No. An intraoral surface scan records visible tooth and tissue surfaces with optical imaging. It is different from a dental X-ray or CBCT scan.
Will I ever need a traditional impression?
Possibly. Digital scanning works very well for many situations, but selected cases may still require conventional materials or a combined technique.
Can I see the scan?
Yes. When useful, the team can review the three-dimensional model with you and explain what the record shows.
