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In the place of uncomfortable dental putty, 3D scanning is now making orthodontic appointments faster, more comfortable, and more precise. At Mandana Mozayeni Orthodontics in Chardon, Cuyahoga Falls, Cleveland, and Middleburg, Ohio, Mandana Mozayeni, DDS, MSD, offers digital scans of your teeth to diagnose issues, tailor treatment plans, and custom-fit orthodontic appliances. To learn more, call Mandana Mozayeni Orthodontics or schedule your visit online today.
3D Scanning Q & A
What is 3D scanning, and what is it used for in orthodontics?
Mandana Mozayeni Orthodontics uses detailed digital imaging technology to capture a three-dimensional model of your teeth and gums. Instead of taking physical impressions with sticky dental materials, Dr. Mozayeni uses a small handheld scanner to capture thousands of images of your mouth.
These images make a precise digital model that you can view from every angle. Dr. Mozayeni can use this to plan and monitor many types of treatments, including:
- Braces
- Clear aligners like Invisalign®
- Retainers
- Correction treatments for issues like an overbite
- Orthodontic progress tracking
Because the digital model is so accurate, it helps Dr. Mozayeni to design a treatment plan tailored to your smile.
How does 3D dental scanning work?
The process is fast, simple, and completely painless. During your appointment, Dr. Mozayeni gently moves a small wand-shaped scanner over your teeth.
As the scanner moves around your mouth, it captures thousands of images per second using advanced imaging technology, which then synthesizes a full 3D model of your teeth and bite. Dr. Mozayeni can rotate, zoom, and analyze the model to identify alignment issues, spacing problems, or bite concerns, and the entire scanning process usually takes just a few minutes.
What are the advantages of 3D scanning?
Some benefits of 3D scanning include:
- Greater comfort: Traditional dental impressions can be uncomfortable, but 3D scanning eliminates that process entirely, making appointments much easier and more pleasant.
- Faster appointments: Because the scan takes only a few minutes and produces instant results, appointments are often quicker and more efficient.
- Highly accurate results: Digital scans capture extremely precise details of your teeth and gums, which helps create better-fitting aligners, braces plans, and retainers.
- Improved treatment planning: The digital model allows Dr. Mozayeni to analyze your bite in detail and even simulate how your teeth will move over time.
- Easy record storage and sharing: It’s easy to review the digital scans throughout treatment and share them with labs or other dental specialists if needed.
With faster appointments, better accuracy, and a much more comfortable experience, 3D scanning improves every aspect of your orthodontic care. To book your next visit, call Mandana Mozayeni Orthodontics or request an appointment online today.