iTero Digital Scanner in Manhattan, NY
The iTero scanner creates a detailed three-dimensional model of teeth and gums without traditional impression material. At Manhattan Best Dental Care, digital scans may support eligible Invisalign, crown, bridge, veneer, and restorative planning. The handheld scanner captures a series of images that software combines into a model the dental team can review with you.
Comfortable Digital Impressions and Planning
Digital scanning can reduce the need for trays of impression material and allows the operator to review the scan immediately. Missing areas can often be recaptured without repeating the entire record. A scan shows surface contours; it is not an X-ray and does not replace imaging needed to evaluate roots, bone, decay, or infection.
iTero Scanner Frequently Asked Questions
What is an iTero scanner?
It is a handheld digital system that captures tooth and gum surfaces to create a three-dimensional model.
What treatments use iTero scans?
Scans may support Invisalign, crowns, bridges, veneers, and other restorative or orthodontic planning.
Does digital scanning use radiation?
The surface-scanning process does not use ionizing radiation.
Is an iTero scan an X-ray?
No. It records surface contours and does not replace X-rays needed to view internal structures or bone.
How long does a scan take?
Timing varies with the area recorded and clinical situation, but scans are generally captured during the appointment.
Can I see my digital scan?
Yes. The model can often be displayed so the dental team can explain relevant features and proposed treatment.