Digital Impressions

What is a Digital Intraoral Scanner?

A digital intraoral scanner is a cutting-edge tool used to take highly accurate 3D impressions of your teeth and gums—without the need for messy, uncomfortable molds. Roughly the size of a toothbrush, the Allied Star A200 intraoral scanner captures real-time, full-color images inside your mouth using advanced optical technology. The scanner gently glides over your teeth to create a detailed digital model that is instantly viewable on a nearby screen. This modern approach allows for quicker, cleaner, and far more precise impressions compared to traditional methods.

Digital impressions with the Allied Star A200 are used in a variety of treatments, including crowns, bridges, clear aligners, implants, night guards, and more. The result is a faster, more comfortable experience with better-fitting dental restorations.

How Digital Impressions Improve Your Dental Experience

Digital scanning completely transforms the traditional impression process into something more patient-friendly and efficient. With digital impressions, there’s no need to bite down on trays filled with goopy material, which often triggers gagging and discomfort. Instead, the process is quick, non-invasive, and accurate—making your visit more pleasant from start to finish.

You’ll also be able to view a 3D image of your teeth in real time, which helps you better understand your treatment options. Because the scan is so precise, the dental restorations made from your digital impressions fit more comfortably and require fewer adjustments. And since the files are sent instantly to the lab, your custom dental work is completed faster—getting you back to smiling confidently in less time.

Digital impressions also improve long-term care, as the scans can be stored and referenced for future treatments. It’s a modern, efficient way to ensure both comfort and quality every step of the way.