Rob van den Berg, DDS, MS
1501 Bollinger Canyon Road, Ste. A
San Ramon, CA 94583
925-838-0665

iTero Impressionless Teeth Scanning

The Future of Orthodontics – Today

An accurate impression is essential for effective treatment planning and orthodontic care. The iOC Scanner captures the contours of tooth and gingival structures, producing an accurate digital orthodontic scan in just minutes.

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Benefits of Teeth Scanning

  • ELIMINATES IMPRESSIONS, the most invasive procedure in daily orthodontic care.
  • SUPERIOR ACCURACY with no distortion from patient movement during set, removal of impression, or disinfection.
  • ONSCREEN VISUALIZATION allows for immediate adjustment to create the ideal orthodontic scan the first time.
  • INCREASED PATIENT COMFORT by eliminating the goop and gagging with traditional impressions.
  • SINGLE USE IMAGING SHIELD to ensure maximum cleanliness.

The Teeth Scanning Process

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Step 1: Scanning

The orthodontic assistant scans the patient‘s dentition and palatal area if required. Our Exclusive Invisalign Integration allows you to scan patients for Invisalign services.

 

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Step 2: Immediate Visualization

Model builds in real-time providing immediate feedback for patient and parent consultation.

 

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Step 3: Digital Impression Review

Dr. Van den Berg reviews the 3D digital impression for optimal treatment planning.

 

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Step 4a: Invisalign Patients

The scanning data are used for fabrication of your Invisalign aligners, with a significant reduction in fabrication time and superior fit.

 

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Step 4b: Bonding Appointment

If proceeding with braces Dr. Van den Berg orders a custom set of bonding trays, for quick and accurate placement of the brackets.

 

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