What a 3D scan shows you that a mirror cannot

For decades, a dental plan lived in the dentist’s head and a few lines on a chart. A 3D scan changes that: you can see exactly what we see, from any angle, on a screen.

How the scan works

A handheld wand records your teeth using light. It takes about five minutes, involves no trays and no gagging, and produces a colour model you can rotate.

What it reveals

• Worn or cracked surfaces that are hard to see directly

• Gaps and crowding, measured in fractions of a millimetre

• Changes over time when compared with your previous scan

A problem you can see is a problem you can decide about.

What it replaces

Impressions, most of the guesswork and many repeat visits. Aligner plans, crowns and implant guides are all designed from the same file.