In September 2017, Align Technology introduced a new brand identity for the iTero scanning system tools. Since 2007, iTero has been revolutionizing dentistry and Orthodontics with its intra oral digital scanner. \u00a0The iTero intraoral scanning system and\u00a0OrthoCAD\u00a0digital services are available to general practitioners, dentists, orthodontists, and other dental specialists. \u00a0This is great news for patients that find a full arch impression difficult to tolerate.\u00a0\u00a0The system will simplify the digital workflow utilizing easy to use, doctor friendly, staff friendly, and patient friendly tools.<\/p>\n
iTero\u00a0is an intraoral scanner designed to take up to 6000 scans per second. \u00a0That is essentially 6000 pictures that are electronically stitched before the patients\u2019 eyes. \u00a0The images are captured with a light weight intraoral wand that is fog free. \u00a0Once the images are captured, they are simultaneously stitched together and appear on the monitor for viewing. \u00a0This allows the patient to see exactly what the provider can\u00a0intra-orally, capturing both the hard and soft tissues in the mouth.<\/p>\n
Full digital scanning means no messy impressions or bite registrations. \u00a0Many practices can now guarantee a gag-free guarantee. \u00a0Not only is iTero used for orthodontics, but it is also used for restorative procedures. Many patients suffer from a gag reflex and will often neglect their oral care in fear of having to be presented with the uncomfortable reflex.<\/p>\n
With the use\u00a0of iTero scanners, and\u00a0the practices ability to now\u00a0visually show their patients the outcomes of their\u00a0Invisalign\u00a0treatment. \u00a0Clincheck\u00a0set ups are 50% faster with 10 times fewer rejections (and impression retakes). \u00a0There are 7 times fewer fit issues with aligners leading to an overall better patient experience. \u00a0When using the iTero scanner, both the patients and provider are able to see the changes in their tooth wear, movement, and gingiva over time. This leads to\u00a0encouraged treatment chairside, as well as a predictable outcome and increased case acceptance.<\/p>\n