iTero Digital Scanning | Westside Dental Center

ITERO DIGITAL SCANNER iTero Digital Scanner in Plantation, FL Accurate Impressions Without the Mess

ITERO DIGITAL SCANNER

Gone are the days of biting down on trays full of cold, uncomfortable putty. At Westside Dental Center, Dr. Uttma Dham uses the iTero intraoral scanner to capture a precise 3D digital model of your teeth in minutes, no mess, no gagging, no waiting. Just an accurate, comfortable scan that feeds directly into your treatment plan.

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WHAT IS AN iTERO SCANNER? What Is the iTero Digital Scanner And How Is It Different?

If you've ever had a traditional dental impression, you know the experience. A tray loaded with thick putty material is pressed against your teeth, held in place for several minutes while you try not to gag, and then sent off to a lab where it may take days or even weeks to come back as a model.

The iTero digital scanner replaces all of that with a small, handheld wand that your dental team gently moves around your mouth. In a matter of minutes, it captures thousands of images per second and stitches them together into a highly accurate, full-color 3D digital model of your teeth and gums right on screen, in real time

No putty. No trays. No discomfort. And the results are actually more precise than traditional impressions, which can distort or shrink before they reach the lab.

For patients at Westside Dental Center, this means a faster, more comfortable appointment and restorations, aligners, and crowns that fit better from day one.

What Is the iTero Digital Scanner And How Is It Different?

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Why Patients at Westside Dental Center Love the iTero Scanner

More Uncomfortable Putty Impressions

Traditional impressions are one of the most dreaded parts of a dental visit especially for patients with a sensitive gag reflex. The iTero scanner eliminates that experience entirely. The handheld wand is small, smooth, and non-invasive. Most patients are genuinely surprised by how quick and easy the process is

Faster, More Accurate Results

The iTero scanner captures your tooth and gum structure with submillimeter accuracy. That level of precision means your crown, aligner, veneer, or bridge is designed to fit your mouth exactly, reducing the need for adjustments and remakes. What used to take two appointments and weeks of waiting can now be completed far more efficiently.

See Your Smile in Real Time

One of the most exciting features of the iTero scanner is the ability to show you a digital model of your own teeth on screen during your appointment. For Invisalign patients, this pairs with the Invisalign outcome simulator — so you can actually preview what your smile could look like after treatment, before you commit to anything.

verything Stays In-House

Your digital scan is stored securely and used directly in Dr. Dham's treatment planning software. There's no physical mold to ship to a lab, no risk of it being damaged in transit, and no unnecessary delays. It's a seamless, connected workflow that keeps your care faster and more coordinated all under one roof in Plantation

What Does Dr. Dham Use the iTero Scanner For?

The iTero digital scanner isn't just for one procedure it's a versatile tool that improves the accuracy and comfort of a wide range of treatments at Westside Dental Center:

Invisalign treatment

digital impressions feed directly into the Invisalign ClinCheck software, allowing Dr. Dham to design your full aligner series and show you a before-and-after simulation of your results

Dental crowns

precise scans of the prepared tooth ensure your crown fits perfectly, minimizing adjustments at your fitting appointment

Dental bridges

full-arch scans capture the exact relationship between teeth, allowing for natural-looking, well-fitting bridgework

Porcelain veneers

detailed scans of your existing teeth are used to design veneers that complement your natural smile proportions

Dental implant restorations

scan data integrates with implant planning software for accurate placement of the final crown

Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions About the iTero Digital Scanner

The iTero scanner uses a small handheld wand to create a quick, comfortable digital scan—no putty, no pressure, and no gag-inducing impressions.

A full-arch scan typically takes between two and five minutes, depending on the complexity of your case. It's one of the quickest parts of your appointment, and you'll be able to see your 3D model on screen almost immediately after

Yes, in most cases. Traditional putty impressions can shrink, distort, or trap air bubbles before they reach the lab. The iTero scanner captures your tooth structure with submillimeter precision and sends a perfect digital file directly to the design software with no risk of physical degradation along the way

Yes. The iTero scanner is the preferred method for capturing the initial impressions used to design your Invisalign aligners. It also powers the Invisalign outcome simulator, which allows Dr. Dham to show you a digital preview of your potential smile transformation before treatment begins.

None at all. Just come in for your appointment as normal. Dr. Dham's team will take care of everything. The scan is a quick, routine part of your visit and requires no special preparation on your part.