iTero® Digital Scanning in Woodinville, WA
Say goodbye to messy, uncomfortable impression trays. At Oasis Family Dentistry, Dr. Tim Hung uses the iTero® digital scanner to create highly accurate 3D images of your teeth and mouth in just minutes. These precise digital models help us plan treatment, design restorations, and create oral appliances that fit and function better. Call (425) 486-9245 to learn more and schedule your visit.
Request an AppointmentWhat Is iTero® Digital Scanning?
iTero digital scanning is state-of-the-art technology that captures high-quality, three-dimensional images of your teeth and supporting structures. The iTero scanner captures up to 20 images per second in full color, allowing our team to distinguish between healthy and unhealthy tissue, build precise digital models of your mouth, and design restorations and appliances with exceptional accuracy.
How the Scanning Process Works
During your scan, Dr. Hung or a member of our hygiene team gently moves a small, handheld wand over your teeth and gums. As it moves, the scanner captures thousands of images that software instantly assembles into a detailed 3D model displayed on screen. The entire process takes just a few minutes, there’s no radiation, and you can breathe and swallow normally throughout. For patients with a sensitive gag reflex or dental anxiety, digital scanning is a welcome alternative to traditional impression putty.
How We Use iTero Scans
- Clear aligner therapy: Precise scans are used to design custom aligners, and iTero can even simulate your treatment outcome so you can preview your new smile.
- Dental crowns and bridges: Accurate digital impressions help create restorations that fit comfortably and look natural.
- Dental implants: Scans support detailed planning for implant placement and restorations.
- Dentures: Digital models help produce well-fitting complete and partial dentures.
- Oral appliances: Custom night guards, sports mouth guards, and whitening trays.
- Monitoring changes: Comparing scans over time helps track tooth wear, gum recession, and shifting teeth.
Benefits of Digital Scanning
- No goopy impression material or gagging
- Faster, more comfortable appointments
- Exceptional accuracy for better-fitting restorations
- Fewer remakes and adjustments
- Instant 3D visuals that help you understand your treatment
- Digital files sent directly to the dental lab for faster turnaround
iTero scanning is part of our broader investment in advanced dental technology, alongside digital X-rays and our intraoral camera, all designed to make your care more precise and comfortable.
Frequently Asked Questions About iTero® Digital Scanning
Does iTero scanning use radiation?
No. The iTero scanner uses light to capture images and does not emit any radiation.
How long does an iTero scan take?
Most full-mouth scans take just a few minutes.
Is digital scanning more accurate than traditional impressions?
Yes. Digital scans capture highly detailed images and eliminate common impression errors, resulting in better-fitting restorations and appliances.
Is iTero scanning comfortable for people with a gag reflex?
Yes. The small wand doesn’t require trays of impression material, so most patients with a sensitive gag reflex find it much more comfortable.
Can I see my scan?
Absolutely. Your 3D model appears on screen in real time, and Dr. Hung will review it with you.
Can iTero show what my teeth will look like after clear aligners?
Yes. iTero can simulate your potential treatment outcome so you can preview your results before starting clear aligner therapy.
Is iTero scanning safe for children?
Yes. It’s safe, quick, and radiation-free, making it a great option for patients of all ages.
Experience Comfortable Digital Impressions
Enjoy faster, more precise dental care without messy impressions. Call Oasis Family Dentistry at (425) 486-9245 or request an appointment online.