What Is a Digital Dental Impression?

A digital dental impression is a modern alternative to traditional putty-based molds. It uses intraoral scanning technology to capture a 3D model of the teeth and gums in real time, providing a comfortable and precise result for the patient.

What Is the iTero Intraoral Scanner?

iTero is a leading 3D intraoral scanning system that accurately maps the surfaces of teeth and soft tissue. It is used in Invisalign treatments, crowns, bridges, veneers, and implant planning, offering highly detailed digital impressions.

In Which Treatments Is It Used?

• Invisalign and clear aligner treatments

• Crowns and bridges (zirconia, porcelain)

• Smile design and veneer planning

• Implant-supported prosthetic restorations

• Orthodontic assessments and tooth movement tracking

What Are the Advantages of Digital Impressions?

• Comfortable: no gagging or putty discomfort

• High precision and reduced error margin

• Shorter appointment times

• Can be stored and reused digitally

• Fast and secure data transfer to labs

How Does the iTero Scanner Work?

1. The patient is comfortably seated

2. The scanner wand is moved across the teeth surfaces

3. A 3D image is generated in real time on-screen

4. The scan is completed in seconds

5. Dentist and patient can review the results instantly

What Technologies Does iTero Support?

• Full integration with Invisalign treatment

• Smile simulation previews

• Pre- and post-treatment visual comparisons

• Digital wax-up and mock-up creation

• Seamless transfer to CAD/CAM systems

Cost of Digital Scanning – Istanbul

The cost may vary depending on the purpose (e.g., scanning only or included in Invisalign/crown treatment). At DentMax Istanbul, iTero scanning is included in treatment planning with transparent pricing.

Why Choose DentMax for iTero Digital Scanning?

• State-of-the-art iTero Element 5D Plus scanner

• Experienced digital dentistry team

• Seamless integration with Invisalign and aesthetic workflows

• Enhanced patient comfort and real-time feedback

• Long-term record keeping for treatment monitoring