Invisalign Itero in London: a revolution in 3D digital dentistry
Until recently, creating customised Invisalign aligners required that patients sit through the long process of making teeth impressions. Luckily, dental technology has considerably evolved, embracing new innovations like the Itero scanner.
Dr Graham Tinkler, an experienced and successful Invisalign dentist, uses Invisalign Itero in London to add comfort and convenience to the overall treatment. The Itero scanner, which was developed by Align Technology, uses an optical scanning wand to create fully-realized, 3D digital models of your teeth, jaws, and bites. This way Dr Tinkler can plan your treatment well in advance.
What is Invisalign?
If you desire straighter teeth but shy away from the idea of metal braces, Invisalign may be the ideal solution for you. An innovative teeth straightening treatment, Invisalign consists of a series of clear, customised, plastic aligners that gradually move your teeth into their correct position over a specific period of time. You will have to wear each set of aligners for two weeks before moving to the next ones in the series. Treatment time is different for each patient; however, average treatment time is 12 to 15 months.
The Itero technology
The ITero scanner digitally captures the structure of your teeth and gums using the optical technology. The scanner is a compact, hand-held wand that is completely safe to use. Once Dr Tinkler begins the scanning process, it can be stopped and started as many times as necessary.
Your mouth is scanned with a radiation-free laser, and in as little as two to three minutes, the laser renders a digitally perfect, 3D impression of your teeth and soft tissue structures. Through digital software, you will then be able to follow the progress of the scans, including a 3D model of your teeth on our computer screen. The Itero scanner can be used for other treatments as well.
The Itero scanner is fast and very easy to use. The digital impressions created by this technology are much more accurate than traditional dental impressions. Invisalign Itero in London is completely safe and does not expose the patients to unnecessary radiation.
To learn more about Invisalign Itero in London and book your appointment, contact Dr Graham Tinkler today.