At Sedgemead House Dental we're always looking for ways to make your dental experience more comfortable, efficient and precise. We're excited to announce that we have introduced state-of-the-art 3Shape digital scanners for taking dental impressions.
What are digital scanners?
Traditionally, dental impressions are taken using trays filled with impression material, a process many patients find uncomfortable, messy and time-consuming. Our 3Shape scanners replace this with digital imaging, capturing incredibly detailed 3D images of your teeth and gums in just minutes.
The scanner is a small handheld device that moves comfortably around your mouth, capturing thousands of images that are instantly stitched together into an accurate digital model of your mouth.
Why digital impressions are better
- More accurate results. Digital impressions eliminate errors that can occur with traditional materials, so restorations and appliances fit first time.
- Comfortable and mess-free. No trays or putty to trigger a gag reflex or leave residue.
- Faster turnaround. Digital files can be sent instantly to our dental laboratories, reducing waiting times for crowns, aligners and dentures.
- Environmentally friendly. Less disposable impression material and no physical storage.
- Better communication. We can show you a detailed 3D model of your teeth on screen straight away, so you understand your treatment better.
How we use digital scanning
- Crowns and bridges. Precise scans mean restorations that fit seamlessly and look natural, with fewer adjustments and faster delivery.
- Dentures. Dentures that fit more comfortably and securely, and are easier to reproduce or adjust later without new impressions.
- Clear aligners. Digital impressions are essential for planning tooth movements accurately, so your aligners fit at every stage.
- Implants. Crowns and bridges designed to align perfectly with surrounding teeth and gums.
Experience the future of dentistry
Whether you're coming in for a single crown, new dentures or a full smile makeover, our digital scanner makes the experience faster, cleaner and more accurate from start to finish. Book an appointment, or read about what we can now print in-house.
