iTero® Digital Impression System

What Is the iTero® Scanner and How Does It Help?

The iTero® scanner is a digital imaging tool that takes highly accurate 3D pictures of a patient’s teeth, gums, and bite—all without the need for messy impressions. It’s quick, comfortable, and perfect for children.

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 How It Works:

• The iTero® scanner uses a small handheld wand that is gently moved around the child’s mouth.

• As it scans, it captures thousands of tiny images and combines them into a detailed 3D digital model of the teeth and bite.

• The scan appears in real time on a screen, allowing the dentist and family to see the child’s smile from all angles—instantly!

• The entire process usually takes just a few minutes and is completely radiation-free (no X-rays involved).

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 Benefits for Pediatric Patients & Parents:

No Gooey Impressions

• Say goodbye to sticky, uncomfortable trays!

• Kids don’t have to worry about gagging or feeling anxious.

Quick and Comfortable

• Scanning is fast and non-invasive.

• Great for little ones with short attention spans.

More Accurate Diagnoses

• The 3D images are extremely precise, helping us spot early signs of crowding, bite issues, or dental changes over time.

Better Communication with Parents

• Parents can see exactly what’s going on with their child’s teeth—right on the screen.

• Makes treatment planning easier to understand and more transparent.

Perfect for Orthodontics

• Scans can be used for Invisalign® treatment, space maintainers, retainers, and other appliances—with a better fit and faster turnaround.

Tracks Growth Over Time

• With tools like iTero TimeLapse, we can compare scans from different visits to monitor how a child’s teeth and jaws are growing.

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