FAQs About 3D Oral Health Scans
An iTero scan creates a digital 3D model of your teeth and bite. Our team uses a small handheld scanner to capture detailed images, then reviews the model with you to support diagnosis, monitoring, or treatment planning.
No. An iTero scan captures the visible surfaces of your teeth and bite in 3D, while dental X-rays show structures below the surface, such as roots, bone, and areas between teeth. We may recommend one or both depending on what we need to assess.
We may recommend a 3D oral health scan for clear aligner planning, crowns, night guards, bite assessments, tooth wear monitoring, or when we want a more visual way to review changes in your smile over time.
Most patients find the scan straightforward. We move a small scanner around your teeth while you sit comfortably, and the digital model appears on screen. There is no traditional impression tray or messy material involved.