Comfortable, Mess-Free Dental Impressions
Anyone who needed a dental crown years ago likely remembers biting into a tray of thick impression material. Many dental offices still use this outdated method, but Gilreath Family Dentistry does not. Our Marietta dental office uses advanced digital scanning technology to capture precise 3D images of the teeth. This makes restorations faster, more accurate and far more comfortable.
How Digital Dental Impressions Work
Gilreath Family Dentistry uses an intraoral digital scanner to take a 3D digital image of the teeth. The scan creates a highly accurate virtual model that can be used to design restorations in our office or sent instantly to a dental lab. No physical mold is needed.
This approach is part of our broader commitment to digital dentistry. That includes digital radiography, which provides improved images, faster results, and less radiation exposure than film X-rays.
Benefits of Digital Impressions for Patients
- No goop or impression trays
- No gagging during the scan
- A faster, more comfortable appointment
- Restorations completed sooner, even the same day with CEREC crowns
- Fewer office visits overall
More Accurate Results With Digital Scanning
Digital impressions are more precise than traditional molds, which leads to better-fitting restorations that need fewer adjustments. Scans are sent to our dental lab in seconds rather than mailed. If changes are needed, turnaround time is reduced from days to hours.
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Experience No Impressions Dentistry in Marietta
Say goodbye to messy impression trays. Contact Gilreath Family Dentistry at 200 White St NW in Marietta to experience the comfort and precision of digital dental impressions.
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About Digital Dental Impressions
At Gilreath Family Dentistry, most CEREC same-day crowns are completed in a single appointment. The process includes a digital scan, 3D crown design, in-office milling and final placement. Patients leave our Marietta office with a permanent crown instead of a temporary one.
Digital dental impressions use a small intraoral scanner to capture a precise 3D image of the teeth, replacing traditional impression trays and putty. At Gilreath Family Dentistry in Marietta, digital scans create accurate virtual models used for crowns, veneers, implants and orthodontic treatment. The process is faster, cleaner and more comfortable for patients.
Yes. Digital impressions eliminate the thick, unpleasant material that causes many patients to gag. The scanner is moved gently around the teeth for a quick, mess free experience. Patients at our Marietta dental office consistently find digital scanning far more comfortable.
Digital impressions provide highly precise 3D data that is not affected by material distortion, temperature or handling during shipping. This accuracy leads to better fitting restorations that need fewer adjustments. Gilreath Family Dentistry relies on digital scanning to deliver predictable, long lasting results.
A digital scan typically takes just a few minutes. There is no waiting for material to set, and results appear on screen immediately. This helps keep appointments at Gilreath Family Dentistry efficient and on time.
Our doctors use digital impressions for CEREC same day crowns, porcelain veneers, bridges, implant restorations, Invisalign aligners, night guards and sleep apnea appliances. Digital scanning is a core part of nearly every restorative and cosmetic treatment at our Marietta office.
Yes. Digital impressions combined with CEREC technology allow many crowns to be designed, milled and placed in a single visit at Gilreath Family Dentistry. When a dental lab is needed, the scan is sent instantly, which shortens turnaround time compared to mailing a physical mold.
No. Gilreath Family Dentistry has replaced traditional impression methods with digital scanning technology. Patients at our Marietta dental office benefit from a more comfortable, accurate and efficient process for every restoration.