If you’ve had a dental restoration, you’re probably familiar with the traditional impressions that the dentist takes, with a gooey material placed in your mouth that moulds to the shape of your teeth. But now, at Lister House in Essex, we have a less intrusive (and messy) way of taking our patients’ impressions with our NEW digital scanning capabilities! Keep reading to discover more about having a digital scan for your dental crowns and bridges at Lister House Dental Centre.
Digital Dental Impressions in Essex
Having traditional impressions taken of your teeth comes with some downsides. Many people find this method very intrusive and inconvenient and find that the process can make them gag – an unfortunate side effect of the gooey impression material.
Digital scans are far less unpleasant and interfering in comparison. They create a digital dental map of the patient’s teeth via a small scanning ‘wand’, which is slowly moved around the mouth by the dentist. The ‘wand’ creates small images of the teeth, soft tissue, and bone contours – even precisely measuring the area – quickly stitching them together to form a complete picture that the patient and dentist can see on screen in real-time.
The Benefits of Digital Dental Scans at Lister House, Harlow
- Patients will feel more comfortable compared to having traditional impressions
- No thick, sticky impression material needed
- No pain for patients with dental sensitivities
- Patients are less likely to gag
- Better quality impressions
- Less room for error makes a better fit for your crown
- Much quicker than traditional impressions meaning reduced time in the dental chair
- The cost of a digital scan is comparable to conventional impressions
Scanning for Dental Crowns and Removable Bridges in Essex
Dental crowns and small removable bridges can help protect one or more teeth and can extend the life of your natural tooth and smile for many years. And, with the help of Lister House’s state-of-the-art scanning technology, you can be assured that your dental crown will comfortably fit without disturbing your natural bite.
Made from either ceramic or a combination of ceramic and metal, here at Lister House Dental Centre, we custom design our patients’ crowns based on preference and function. Fitting a crown usually takes two appointments at our Essex-based dental practice, including the quick time it takes to have your smile digitally scanned!