Intraoral scanner

In modern dentistry, precise diagnoses and patient-friendly treatments play a decisive role. In order to offer our patients the best possible care, we use advanced technologies such as the intraoral scanner at Dr. Heidrun Hofmann's dental practice. (Near infrared spectroscopy NIRI)

What is an intraoral scanner?

An intraoral scanner is a state-of-the-art digital device that is used to create detailed 3D images of the teeth and oral cavity. This device offers numerous advantages over conventional impression methods:

• Precision: The intraoral scanner provides high-resolution images that enable an exact representation of the tooth structure and soft tissue.
• Comfort: Digital impressions are much more comfortable for the patient as no impression material has to be used.
• Speed: The digital scans are available immediately, which shortens the treatment time and increases efficiency.

Advantages for our patients

The use of the intraoral scanner has numerous advantages for our patients:

• Comfortable impressions: The unpleasant impression material is eliminated, which is particularly advantageous for patients with a gag reflex or fear of dental impressions.
• Accuracy: Thanks to the high precision of digital scans, we can have custom-fit crowns, bridges and other dental restorations made.
• Faster treatment: As the scans are immediately available in digital form, treatment plans can be created and implemented more quickly.
• Better communication: The 3D images enable a clear explanation of the diagnosis and treatment plan, which means that our patients are better informed.
• Advantageous for children and pregnant women: NIRI technology can even be used to diagnose caries without X-rays.

Possible applications of the intraoral scanner

In our practice, we use the intraoral scanner in various areas of dentistry:

• Diagnostics: Precise recording of the tooth and jaw structure for a detailed diagnosis.
• Caries diagnostics: NIRI technology even enables caries diagnostics without X-rays. (Advantageous for children and pregnant women)
• Prosthetics: Creation of custom-fit crowns, bridges and veneers.
• Orthodontics: Planning and monitoring of orthodontic treatments.

Our commitment to your health

The dental practice of Dr. Heidrun Hofmann always strives to offer our patients the highest standard of dental care. The use of the intraoral scanner is a further step towards providing you with comfortable, precise and efficient treatment. Visit us and find out how modern technology can improve your dental health. We look forward to welcoming you to our practice!