Digital dentistry at High Street Dental Care
A Step Forward in Digital Dentistry
For the past year, we have been using the Medit i900 intraoral scanner to take detailed digital scans of teeth and send them electronically to the laboratory, helping many patients avoid traditional tray impressions.
Comfortable digital scanning instead of bulky impressions
Traditional dental impressions usually involve a tray filled with impression material being placed in the mouth while the material sets. Although this method is still useful in some situations, it can feel bulky and uncomfortable, especially for patients who have a sensitive gag reflex or simply dislike the feeling of impression trays and materials.
The Medit i900 allows us to take a detailed digital scan of the teeth using a small handheld scanner. The scan appears on screen as a three-dimensional image, helping us check the details carefully and, where needed, rescan a small area straight away rather than repeating a full impression.
Why it matters
This digital workflow supports the move towards faster, more accurate communication with the dental laboratory. Instead of posting a physical impression, the digital scan can be sent electronically to help streamline the design and manufacture of restorations or appliances.
A helpful option for many patients who find traditional impression trays difficult, especially those with a sensitive gag reflex.
Digital scans can be sent electronically to the laboratory, reducing reliance on postal transfer of physical impressions.
The three-dimensional scan gives the team a detailed visual record that can support treatment planning and laboratory communication.
Part of our move towards digital dentistry
We are pleased to be investing in technology that improves the patient experience and supports high-quality clinical care. If you are having treatment that requires impressions or laboratory-made work, our team will let you know whether digital scanning is suitable for your appointment.
Speak to our team
If you would like to find out more, please contact High Street Dental Care or ask us about digital scanning at your next appointment.
