You probably remember the scene: you are sitting in the dentist’s chair, they put a metal tray full of a cold, artificially mint-flavoured paste in your mouth (the famous alginate) and ask you to “hold on” for a few minutes without moving. For many patients in Vélez-Málaga, those minutes feel endless and cause a choking feeling or uncontrollable gagging, something the intraoral scanner leaves behind.
At Clínica Dental Acosta Cubero we believe a visit to the dentist should be comfortable from start to finish. That is why we have said “goodbye” to the pink paste and “hello” to the technology of the future: the intraoral scanner.
This tool has completely changed the way we diagnose and plan your treatments. Today we tell you why, once you try it, you will never want to go back to the old method. 👇
1. What is an intraoral scanner? 📸
Imagine a very small, pen-shaped video camera that we pass gently over your teeth. Instead of taking a physical mould, this camera captures thousands of images per second and creates, in real time, an exact 3D recreation of your mouth on the computer screen.
- No uncomfortable physical contact: no paste sticking to your palate and no big trays bothering your throat.
- Speed: in a matter of minutes we have a perfect replica of your teeth.
2. Pinpoint precision for your treatments 🎯
Traditional paste moulds can have small flaws (air bubbles, distortion when they are removed…). The digital scanner is exact and, together with digital radiology for an accurate diagnosis, it is vital for treatments such as:
- Invisible orthodontics (Invisalign): the aligners are made from this digital file, so the fit is perfect from day one.
- Prostheses and crowns: we make sure your new teeth fit like a glove.
3. You take part too: see your mouth like never before 👀
What surprises our patients in Vélez-Málaga most is being able to see the condition of their mouth instantly.
- Simulated results: thanks to this technology, in many cases we can show you a simulation of how your smile would look after orthodontics, even before you start.
- Understanding your health: we can rotate the image, zoom in and show you exactly where you have wear or how you bite, so you fully understand your diagnosis.
4. Hygiene and sustainability ♻️
As it is a 100% digital process, it is cleaner, more hygienic (the scanner tip is sterilised) and we generate less plastic waste and fewer disposable materials. It is better for you and better for the planet.
Intraoral scanner in Vélez-Málaga: technology with heart 📍
Technology is no use without expert hands to interpret it, but it does help make your experience excellent.
If you are thinking about getting your teeth sorted but the memory of uncomfortable moulds is holding you back, book your appointment at Clínica Dental Acosta Cubero. Dr Inmaculada Acosta and her team will show you your mouth in 3D in the utmost comfort.
Come and try the dentistry of the future! ✨
