3D Oral Scanners

A 3D oral scanner is a small handheld wand that is passed over the teeth while it builds a complete digital model on screen. At Crystal Clear Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry in Wilmington, it replaces the tray of impression material that used to be the only way to capture the shape of a patient's mouth.

What Changes for the Patient

No impression trays — nothing has to be held in the mouth while it sets, which is a noticeable difference for children and for anyone with a strong gag reflex.
Faster appointments — the scan takes minutes and the model is ready immediately, so there is no waiting to find out an impression has to be retaken.
A model that can be shown — the scan appears on screen during the visit, so Dr. Chaudhry can point at what she is describing.

What It Is Used For

The same scan supports aligner planning, retainer fabrication, and appliance fitting, and it can be stored and compared against a later scan to show how much the teeth have moved.