iTero Element Machine and Invisalign Benefits

For most patients, the prep work leading up to orthodontic treatment is the worst part of straightening their teeth. This is due to the fact that multiple impressions must be made in order for the orthodontist to create an individualized plan for treatment. Our office is always searching for ways to make this process easier for our patients. The iTero Element Scanner eliminates the need for unpleasant impressions. It provides an accurate and detailed view into each patient’s treatment needs.

Accurate Digital Impressions

Our practice proudly owns and uses the iTero Intraoral Scanner. This state-of-the-art digital impression system accurately captures detailed 3D models of our patient’s teeth and gums. The scanner completely eliminates the need for putty impressions, which can both be messy and uncomfortable. With the iTero Scanner, the impression process is faster, more convenient and more accurate than putty-based impressions.

The iTero Scanner allows patients to breathe, swallow and take breaks during the impression process. The entire process only takes between 10 and 15 minutes and it provides our experienced orthodontists with an extremely accurate model of the entire mouth. The data collected by the scanner can be sent directly to Invisalign with just one click of a button.

Benefits of Invisalign

Adults wishing to straighten their teeth are often concerned about the appearance of traditional braces. Invisalign aligners are invisible and have smooth, comfortable edges. These features make the ideal choice for adults and teens looking for a more conspicuous and effective treatment than traditional braces.

Metal braces are attached to the teeth which can make it difficult to properly clean them. Patients with braces often experience increased decalcification and tooth decay. Because Invisalign can be removed for brushing and flossing, our practice has noticed a marked decrease in the amount of dental decay during treatment.

Orthodontic Services in Northern Virginia

Sunrise Orthodontics strives to offer the latest technology and treatment options to our Northern Virginia patients. We are proud to offer digital impressions with the iTero Element Scanner and superior teeth straightening with Invisalign aligners. See if Invisalign is right for you.

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