Question 1

Is a digital dental impression really more comfortable than traditional impression material?

Accepted Answer

Yes, absolutely. With digital 3D scanning, only a small scanner is guided through the mouth, capturing your teeth without contact. There's no sticky impression material, no unpleasant taste, and usually no gag reflex. Most patients find this method significantly more comfortable.

Question 2

How long does a digital dental impression take?

Accepted Answer

The actual scanning process takes only a few minutes – typically between 5 and 10 minutes for both jaws. This is even faster than conventional impressions, where the material needs time to set. The 3D model is created in real-time and can be viewed on the screen immediately.

Question 3

Is a digital dental impression more accurate than the traditional method?

Accepted Answer

Yes, digital dental impressions provide higher precision than traditional impression materials. The scanners capture thousands of measurement points and create an exact 3D model of your tooth position and occlusion. This results in better-fitting dental restorations such as crowns, bridges, or aligners and reduces the need for adjustments.

Question 4

Which treatments use digital dental impressions?

Accepted Answer

Digital 3D scanning is used in many modern dental treatments: for creating crowns, bridges, and inlays, for implants, for invisible aligners, and for planning comprehensive dental corrections. The method is also ideally suited for bite splints and diagnostic purposes.

Question 5

Does health insurance cover the cost of digital dental impressions?

Accepted Answer

The cost of digital dental impressions is typically part of the overall treatment cost, such as for dental restorations or aligners. Austrian health insurance companies cover part of the costs depending on the treatment – we're happy to advise you individually on your situation. In many cases, digital scanning is already included in the treatment price.

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