Crowns or Dental Caps
Planning crowns for damaged, root canal-treated or heavily restored teeth.
Comfortable Scans. Precise Crowns.
Digital Dentistry in Thane
Digital impressions create a detailed three-dimensional model of your teeth for crowns, caps and suitable restorative treatments.
Digital intraoral scan
Detailed tooth and gum surface capture
CAD/CAM workflow
Supports crown design and fabrication
Scan checked immediatelySelected areas can be rescanned when
needed
What Are Digital Impressions?
A three-dimensional model created directly from your mouth
A small scanning camera is moved around the teeth and gums. It records many images and combines them into a three-dimensional model that can be viewed on a screen.
A full-mouth scan records both arches and how the upper and lower teeth meet. The dentist can check the scan during capture and rescan a small area when more detail is needed.
Full-mouth recordingBoth arches, visible tooth surfaces and the
bite can be digitally recorded.
Immediate on-screen reviewThe dentist can inspect the model
while scanning is in progress.
Not the same as an X-rayThe scanner records surface shape
without X-rays. Separate dental X-rays may still be required.
When Is a Digital Scan Used?
Digital scanning can support several restorative treatments
The scan forms one part of the assessment. The dentist also examines the teeth, gums, bite and remaining tooth structure.
Bridges, Veneers, Inlays and Onlays
Selected restorations may use digital impressions when clinically suitable.
Implant Restorations
Digital scans may support implant crowns and other suitable implant restorations.
Study Models and Bite Review
Digital models can help review tooth position, bite relationships and changes over time.
Full-Mouth Rehabilitation
Several teeth can be assessed together when coordinated restorative planning is required.
Digital Scan to CAD/CAM Crown
How the digital crown workflow progresses
CAD means computer-aided design and CAM means computer-aided manufacturing.
Tooth Preparation
The tooth is examined, treated where required and shaped for the selected crown.
Digital Impression
The prepared tooth, nearby teeth, opposite arch and bite are captured.
CAD Design
The shape, margins, contacts and biting surface are designed.
CAM Fabrication
The approved design guides manufacturing from the selected material.
Fit and Placement
Margins, bite, contacts, shade and comfort are checked before placement.
Why Choose a Digital Workflow?
A convenient way to capture and communicate detail
For suitable cases, digital scanning can improve the experience of impression-taking and support clear communication with the dental laboratory.
More Comfortable
No bulky trays or unset impression material in many suitable cases.
Immediate 3D Viewing
The model can be reviewed on screen as soon as it is captured.
Selected Areas Can Be Rescanned
A small area can be scanned again when more detail is needed.
Clear Laboratory Communication
Digital information can be securely shared for design and fabrication.
Detailed Crown Planning
The crown’s shape, contacts and bite can be planned digitally.
Digital Records
Stored scan records can support future review and comparison.
Is Digital Scanning Suitable for Everyone?
The technique is selected according to the clinical condition
Digital impressions are suitable for many patients, including people who find conventional trays uncomfortable. However, scan quality can be affected by access and treatment conditions.
Moisture or bleedingMoisture control and bleeding can affect
scan detail.
Limited accessLimited opening or areas below the gum line may be
difficult to record.
Restoration complexitySome cases may require a conventional or
combined impression approach.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions about digital impressions and CAD/CAM crowns
Your dentist will confirm whether digital scanning and a CAD/CAM workflow are suitable after examining the tooth and planned restoration.
Does full-mouth scanning hurt?
The scanner does not cut the teeth and usually causes no pain. Some patients may feel mild pressure or need short pauses.
Is a digital scan the same as a dental X-ray?
No. A surface scan records the visible shape of teeth and gums without X-rays. Dental X-rays may still be required.
Can every crown be made through CAD/CAM?
Many crowns can be designed and manufactured digitally, but suitability depends on the tooth, preparation, material and clinical requirements.
Will I receive the crown on the same day?
Not necessarily. Some workflows are faster, while others require laboratory stages or additional appointments.
How long will a CAD/CAM crown last?
There is no fixed lifespan. Longevity depends on material, remaining tooth structure, bite, hygiene, habits and regular care.
Digital Dentistry in Thane
Discuss whether a digital impression is suitable for your treatment
Visit DentoXpert Dental Clinic to discuss digital scanning, crown material, expected appointments, fabrication workflow and treatment cost.