How Digital Scans Are Used to Make a Dental Crown

If you have ever had a dental crown, you may have had traditional impressions taken. This usually involves a gooey material that the dentist places in your mouth. It will mold to the shape of your teeth. However, many people do not like this type of impression. The good news is that you have alternatives available to you. Keep reading to learn more about getting digital scans for your dental crown.

What are digital impressions?

Many people gag when using a traditional gooey impression material. With digital scans, the dentist can make a digital impression of the patient’s mouth. That way, there will not be any need to retake the impression. A digital scan allows a dentist to get the necessary information to create a dental crown.

This digital scan creates a kind of map of the patient’s teeth on a computer screen. That way, the dentist can view the patient’s entire set of teeth on the screen. This is often better than using a mirror to look at the patient’s teeth. In some cases, it can also work better than an X-ray would.

The dentist will use a small wand that is connected to a computer with the software on it. This wand will be slowly moved around the patient’s mouth. The tool can create many tiny images of the patient’s mouth. It also measures the area. Each image is quickly stitched together with the software that is on the machine. That way, the patient’s mouth can be easily mapped.

Benefits of digital scans

There are many benefits of having digital scans instead of traditional impressions. Many patients find these more comfortable than the traditional impressions. Some patients may have gag reflexes from the material in the mouth. Other times, the teeth are sensitive to the cold molding material. But digital scans allow these patients to relax better.

Often, the quality of these scans is better as well. There is less room for error with these scans. The images are less likely to be distorted than with more traditional impressions. That way, the patient’s dental crown is more likely to fit in the mouth.

The information from a digital scan is more detailed because it is digital. When this is combined with some X-rays, the crown can be placed in a better position. This makes it less likely to interfere with the patient’s bite. Many patients find that the cost is worthwhile. Often, digital scans and impressions cost about the same for the patient.

Visit a dentist for a dental crown today

A dental crown can help you protect one or more of your teeth. By getting a dental crown, you can help your teeth last for a long time to come. The good news is that you no longer need to worry about getting traditional impressions. Instead, consider getting digital scans. Making an appointment today will allow you to ask your dentist about this option.

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