
iTero Digital Impressions · Charlotte, NC
Accurate impressions — without the messy mold
The old goopy impression tray is no longer necessary. iTero digital scanning captures a precise 3D model of your teeth quickly and comfortably — better fitting restorations, and a far more pleasant visit.
5.0 · 301 Google reviews- LVI Fellow · Neuromuscular
- Charlotte's EMFACE Provider
- 20+ Years in Dilworth
Why patients prefer digital scans
Digital scanning is fast, comfortable, and highly accurate — no trays, no gagging, no waiting for molds to set. The precise 3D model also helps restorations and aligners fit better.
You can even see your scan on screen, which makes it easier to understand your treatment.
How a digital scan works
Instead of biting into a tray of putty, we glide a small handheld wand over your teeth. It captures thousands of images and stitches them into a precise, full-color 3D model on the screen in real time — you can watch your own teeth appear. There’s no gagging, no waiting for material to set, and nothing to rinse off afterward.
Because the model is digital, it’s exact and easy to reuse: the same scan can drive a same-day crown, order a set of clear aligners, or simply track how your bite changes over time.
Why accuracy matters for the fit
A restoration or aligner is only as good as the impression it’s built on. A tiny distortion in a traditional mold can mean a crown that needs adjusting or an aligner that doesn’t track. A digital scan captures fine detail consistently, which helps things fit right the first time — fewer adjustments, more comfortable results, and often fewer visits.
A record that works over time
Because the scan is stored digitally, it’s more than a one-time impression — it’s a precise record we can revisit. Comparing scans from visit to visit helps us notice subtle changes early, such as how a bite is settling or whether teeth are beginning to wear or shift. It also makes conversations about treatment clearer, since you can see an accurate 3D model of your own mouth on screen rather than trying to picture it from a hand mirror.
Common questions
- Digital scans are used for crowns, bridges, clear aligners like Invisalign, and more. They replace messy molds with a comfortable, accurate 3D scan.
- For most people, yes. There is no tray, no thick material to bite into, and no gag-inducing wait — just a small wand moving gently over your teeth. Many patients who dreaded impressions are surprised by how easy it is.
