iTero

iTero Digital Impressions – Speed, Accuracy & Comfort

Moin Orthodontics is proud to offer iTero digital impressions to our patients. Unpleasant putty impressions are a thing of the past with the iTero Digital system!

For patients who are candidates for Invisalign aligners, an accurate impression is essential for effective treatment planning and care. The accuracy and detail of the iTero scan versus a putty impression is comparable to a modern day smartphone camera versus a grainy version from a decade ago.

The iOC Scanner captures the contours of tooth and gingival structures, producing an accurate digital orthodontic scan in minutes. This non-invasive procedure is ideal for patients undergoing treatment with Invisalign and clear aligners.  We also use it for the fabrication of retainers and other appliances. No unpleasant putty material traditionally associated with taking impressions.

How iTero Works

The iTero handheld wand takes a digital, 3D image of your teeth. The wand is non-invasive and you can breathe and swallow as needed during the procedure. If you need to move or adjust, you can do so – the accuracy of the handheld wand is first-rate. Needing to “re-do” impressions is rare. Plus, you can look at the iTero 3D image on the screen in real-time as the assistant moves the wand!

Instead of shipping impressions to the lab to be scanned, the digital image of your teeth is sent electronically to the lab, greatly reducing the time it takes to receive aligners or appliances from the lab.  

View the video below to learn more about the iTero scanning process: