Digital dentistry at DentalGrace — scan, plan and see your smile before treatment begins.
With iTero intraoral scanning, we replace messy impression material with a precise digital 3D model of your teeth — for a more comfortable visit and a clearer treatment plan.
A digital scan instead of traditional impressions.
An iTero scan uses a small handheld scanner to capture your teeth and bite as a digital 3D model. There is no tray of impression material to hold in your mouth — the scanner simply moves across your teeth while the model builds on screen.
That model becomes the starting point for your treatment plan. It lets us study your teeth in detail, show you what we see, and — for orthodontic and aligner patients — visualise how your smile is planned to change.
DentalGrace has incorporated a digital orthodontic workflow using intraoral scanning to improve the patient experience and streamline treatment planning.
Why patients benefit from an iTero scan.
Instead of traditional impression material, patients experience:
No messy impression material
No trays, no pastes and no waiting for material to set — the scan is clean and quick.
Improved patient comfort
A more comfortable experience, especially for anyone who finds traditional impressions unpleasant or gag-prone, and for children.
Digital 3D models
An accurate 3D model of your teeth that your doctor can rotate, zoom and measure on screen.
Visualisation of treatment outcome
See a simulation of your planned result, so you understand where treatment is heading before it begins.
Easier record keeping
Your scans are stored digitally, making it simple to compare your teeth over time.
Communication with digital laboratories
Your scan is sent to the laboratory digitally, so the team making your appliance works from the same model we planned with.
Traditional impressions vs digital scanning.
The goal is the same — an accurate record of your teeth. The experience is very different.
Traditional impressions
- Trays filled with impression material held in the mouth
- Material must set before the tray is removed
- A physical mould that is stored and sent to the lab
- Results seen only after the appliance is made
iTero digital scanning
- A handheld scanner moves across your teeth — no impression material
- The 3D model builds on screen as you watch
- A digital file that is stored and sent to the lab electronically
- Planned outcome can be visualised before treatment starts
Digital scanning at the heart of orthodontic planning.
Your digital scan is not just a replacement for an impression — it supports how we plan and deliver treatment. For orthodontic patients in particular, it becomes the foundation of a planned, predictable treatment pathway.
Explore Orthodontics- Orthodontic treatment planning — a precise digital record of your teeth and bite to plan from.
- Aligner workflows — the scan feeds your Invisalign® clear aligner plan, so you can preview the planned result.
- Treatment visualisation — helping you see and understand your options during your consultation.
- Records & follow-up — digital models that make it easier to track your progress over time.
What to expect at your scan.
A simple, unhurried process from the moment you sit down.
Examination
Your doctor examines your teeth and discusses your concerns and goals.
iTero Digital Scan
A handheld scanner captures your teeth and bite — no impression material.
See Your 3D Model
Your doctor shows you the model on screen and explains what it reveals.
Treatment Planning
The scan is used to build your personalised plan and visualise the outcome.
Digital dentistry in action.
Questions about digital scanning.
What is an iTero scan?
An iTero scan is an intraoral scan: a handheld scanner captures the shape of your teeth and bite as a digital 3D model, instead of taking a physical impression with trays and material.
Does the scan hurt?
No. The scanner is passed over your teeth and does not require impression material to be held in your mouth, which most patients find more comfortable.
Do I need a scan for every treatment?
Not for every treatment. Your doctor will tell you whether a digital scan is useful for your case — it is particularly valuable for orthodontic and aligner treatment planning.
Can children have an iTero scan?
Yes. Many young patients find a scan easier than traditional impressions, and it can support early orthodontic assessment.
Will I see my planned result?
For treatments that use digital planning, such as Invisalign, your doctor can show you a visualisation of the planned outcome so you understand the plan before you begin.
Experience digital dentistry for yourself.
Call or WhatsApp us to book a consultation — we'll explain your options and whether a digital scan is right for your treatment.