How 3D Digital Scanning Makes Dental Visits More Comfortable

If you've ever needed a crown, you probably remember the impression tray: a mouthful of thick putty, trying not to gag, waiting for it to set. It's the part of dentistry patients hate most, and in our office, it's gone.

Meet the Medit 3D scanner

The scanner is a small handheld wand with a camera on the tip. Dr. Reyes glides it over your teeth for a few minutes, and it builds a precise, full-color 3D model of your mouth on the screen in real time. No trays, no putty, no gagging, you can even breathe normally and pause anytime.

Why the fit is better

A putty impression can distort as it sets, as it's removed, and as it's shipped to the lab. A digital scan captures your teeth exactly and goes to the lab as a file, nothing warps in transit. The result: crowns, bridges, night guards, and dentures that fit right the first time, with fewer adjustment visits.

It changes the conversation, too

The best part might be what happens on the screen. Instead of taking our word for it, you can see the cracked filling or the worn edge yourself, in 3D. Patients make more confident decisions when they can actually see what we see, and honest, informed decisions are the whole point of how we practice.

Experience it yourself

Curious? Ask about the scanner at your next visit, we're happy to show you your own smile in 3D. Learn more about our technology or request an appointment.