Intraoral scanner technology
Intraoral scanners are used to capture pictures inside the mouth, in order to create a 3D model of the mouth and teeth. Before intraoral scanners, a mould of your teeth would be taken using a tray and impression material.
With traditional methods, the tray is inserted into your mouth and, as you bite down into the impression material, it creates a mould of your teeth.
This method is still commonly used, but intraoral scanners have digitised this process for near-invisible braces.
Intraoral scanners are available in many Total Orthodontics practices around the UK.
How do intraoral scanners work?
Having an intraoral scan is simple and fast:
- 1. Your orthodontist will use the intraoral wand to capture images of your teeth and gums. The wand is minimally invasive and allows you to breathe comfortably during the process.
- 2. You can then watch the creation of your scan on the screen in front of you.
- 3. When complete, you will see a detailed 3D model on the screen. Your orthodontist will use this to tailor your braces to suit your individual needs.
‘Intraoral scanners allow us to have a very quick and very good insight into the treatment. Our patients can now see how their teeth will look at the end of treatment which is absolutely amazing.’
– Anna Muzyka, Practice Manager at Total Orthodontics.
What are the benefits of intraoral scanners?
There are many benefits of having an intraoral scan before treatment. These include:
3D Simulation
Your detailed 3D scan can be used in conjunction with a simulator to show what your new smile could look like during, and at the end of your treatment
Accuracy
A detailed and precise 3D model of your teeth and gums is created. This can replace the more manual method of taking impressions
Comfortable
No messy impression material is needed. There’s no unpleasant taste or smell and you can breathe as normal
Fast
You can view your 3D model on screen with your orthodontist, as it’s created in real time. Intraoral scans can also facilitate faster delivery times of treatment plans
What to expect
At your consultation, we will chat through your options and suitability for different teeth straightening treatments.
*Terms and conditions:
1. Free consultations are to discuss options and suitability for treatment. You may require a more in-depth clinical examination or diagnostic tests before treatment options can be discussed. There may be a charge for such examination or test, payable by you. The clinician will discuss this with you before any such examination or test takes place, which may be done during the same appointment as your free consultation.
2. Children under 18 can be referred for a free NHS assessment, subject to availability of appointments. Private consultations for children are excluded from this offer and will be charged at our standard rate but the charge will be refunded to you in full if the child commences private treatment following the consultation.
3. Consultations subject to availability.
4. Free consultations available at participating practices only.
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Find out more
Invisalign treatment
Intraoral scanners are typically used before Invisalign treatment
About Total Orthodontics
Find out why you should consider Total Orthodontics for your teeth straightening treatment
Types of
braces
More about the teeth straightening options available at Total Orthodontics
*Form Terms and conditions:
1. Free consultations are to discuss options and suitability for treatment. You may require a more in-depth clinical examination or diagnostic tests before treatment options can be discussed. There may be a charge for such examination or test, payable by you. The clinician will discuss this with you before any such examination or test takes place, which may be done during the same appointment as your free consultation.
2. Children under 18 can be referred for a free NHS assessment, subject to availability of appointments. Private consultations for children are excluded from this offer and will be charged at our standard rate but the charge will be refunded to you in full if the child commences private treatment following the consultation.
3. Consultations subject to availability.
4. Free consultations available at participating practices only.
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