Everyone loves to talk about their new toys. At Exceptional Smiles at Landerbrook, we’re very excited to announce that we have a new piece of technology in the office: the iTero Element 5D scanner. This is the first integrated dental imaging system that records 3D, intra-oral color, and near-infrared imaging (NIRI) scans simultaneously. It’s also a major upgrade to a system we’ve been using in the office for years, so we’re well versed on the technology. What does this mean for those who don’t speak “dentist”? Basically, the iTero 5D scanner gives patients more information about their oral health while allowing them to spend less time in the dentist’s chair. Here are a few ways the iTero 5D scanner is about to improve your visits to Exceptional Smiles at Landerbrook. Spot Problems With Less Radiation Some of the most troubling cavities are the ones that form between two teeth. Called interproximal cavities, these cavities can go unnoticed until they start to cause physical pain. Your dentist takes an X-ray of your teeth in order to spot interproximal cavities before they become a big problem. The iTero 5D scanner is also able to identify interproximal cavities without exposing patients to X-ray radiation. While the radiation from a dental X-ray is minimal, the less radiation you are exposed to in general, the better. OUR NEW TOY HELPS YOU TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR ORAL HEALTH
Fewer Obstacles Between You and Your Health Dental health scans conducted with the iTero 5D scanner collect a bunch of useful information. In addition to checking for interproximal cavities, the iTero 5D scanner also creates the same images needed to make Invisalign retainers, nightguards, or even whitening trays. This means that if you get home after an appointment and decide that you do want to get a nightguard after all, you likely won’t have to come back in for those scans. We will already have them on file.
Having this information already at the office will also be useful in the event of an emergency or to conduct virtual appointments. If a patient needs to replace their nightguard or Invisalign retainer but is unable to come into the office, we still have enough information to create the product. We can even have it shipped directly to their home.
The iTero Element 5D scanner is a very sophisticated piece of equipment that will do a lot to help improve our patients’ oral health. It helps our patients see and understand their dental health so they can make decisions that are best for them.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
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“Can’t say enough about this office of caring workers. You can really tell that the staff love their job and their leader. Dr. Schermer and Taylor the RDH were very great to work with. Liz at the front desk is great as well — going over all my financial options and printing out all the plans I spoke with the doctor about to take home. This office changed my mind about dentist offices.” – Robert E. “Exceptional Smiles runs like a well-oiled machine. Our appointments begin on time. They are upfront with any additional costs and are clear about the path forward if a dental issue is identified. We will be a longtime customer, and it’s a great place for kids! My kids are not scared to go see Dr. Schermer or anyone on his staff!” – Krista L.
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