Digital impression without discomfort

The intraoral scanner creates 3D models of your mouth in minutes, replacing traditional impressions with far greater precision and comfort for the patient.

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High-fidelity digital model

The intraoral scan generates a three-dimensional model of the dental arches and gums with sub-millimetre precision.

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Average time to scan a complete arch

In approximately sixty seconds, the scanner digitises a complete dental arch, including teeth and soft tissues.

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Patient comfort during the examination

The intraoral scan eliminates the need for bulky impression trays and avoids substances that can cause discomfort

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Digital precision vs manual impression

The intraoral scan eliminates the distortions that can occur with conventional impressions, ensuring highly accurate results.

What is an intraoral scan and what is it used for?

What is an intraoral scan and what is it used for?

The intraoral scan, also known as the 3D intraoral scanner, is a cutting-edge technology that digitally reproduces the patient's teeth, gums, and dental arches in just a few minutes, creating a high-fidelity three-dimensional model.

The process is carried out with a small camera that emits beams of light and captures thousands of images per second, transforming them into a 3D model.

At Clínica Dr. Paulo Cardozo in Benavente, the intraoral scan replaces the traditional alginate impression — that "putty" that many patients find uncomfortable — with a fully digital, fast, precise, and entirely comfortable process.

The three-dimensional image is displayed in real time on screen and can be shared digitally with the dental laboratory.

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“The intraoral scan has transformed the experience for our patients. There are no more uncomfortable impression trays. Within minutes, we have a perfect 3D model that allows us to work with a level of precision impossible to achieve with traditional methods.”

How the intraoral scan examination works

The intraoral scan is a simple, quick, and entirely comfortable process. At Clínica Dr. Paulo Cardozo, we use a state-of-the-art intraoral scanner that digitises the oral cavity in just a few minutes, generating a highly precise 3D model for treatment planning.

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Oral Cavity Preparation

Before beginning the scanning, the dentist may carry out a brief cleaning of the tooth surfaces to ensure there are no residues or excess saliva that could interfere with the quality of the image capture.

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Scanning with the Intraoral Scanner

The dentist gently glides the scanner's camera over the patient's teeth and gums. The device emits beams of light that capture thousands of images per second. The 3D model is built in real time on the monitor, allowing the patient to follow the entire process.

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Verification and Validation of the 3D Model

After scanning, the dentist analyses the 3D model on the screen, checking that all areas have been captured correctly. If necessary, it is possible to rescan a specific area in just a few seconds, without any discomfort for the patient.

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Digital Submission to the Laboratory

The validated 3D model is sent digitally to the dental laboratory or processed by the planning software. This digital workflow eliminates manual steps, reduces errors, and significantly accelerates the manufacturing process for prosthetic and orthodontic components.

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Patient recommendations for the examination

The intraoral scan is a comfortable and quick examination. Follow these simple guidelines to ensure the scanning process is carried out with the best possible quality.

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Before the Examination

We recommend careful tooth brushing before the appointment to facilitate the quality of the scan.

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During the Examination

Keep your mouth open. The scanner glides gently over the teeth and gums without causing any discomfort.

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After the Examination

The 3D model is immediately available and you can view the result on screen during the appointment.

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Follow-up care

Your 3D model is stored digitally and can be used for future comparison, enabling continuous monitoring of your oral health.

What our patients say

Finally an impression without that horrible putty! The intraoral scan was quick and comfortable.

Beatriz Canto

Seeing my teeth in 3D on the screen was incredible. I understood exactly what the doctor explained to me.

Francisco Rodrigues

My dental veneers turned out perfectly thanks to the intraoral scan. The digital precision makes all the difference!

Helena Silva

Clinical indications for the intraoral scan examination

The intraoral scanner is used across multiple areas of dentistry. Discover the treatments in which this digital technology is essential.

Ceramic Crowns

Ceramic Crowns

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Dental Veneers

Dental Veneers

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Orthodontics

Orthodontics

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Implantology

Implantology

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Restorative Dentistry

Restorative Dentistry

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Occlusion and TMJ

Occlusion and TMJ

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Interceptive Orthodontics / Early Assessment

Interceptive Orthodontics / Early Assessment

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Teeth Whitening

Teeth Whitening

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Would you like to experience the intraoral scanner? At Clínica Dr. Paulo Cardozo, we use this digital technology across all treatments.

  • Clínica Dr. Paulo Cardozo

    R. Vasco da Gama 6,

    2130-197 Benavente, Portugal

  • Telephone: +351 263 516 773

    Mobile: +351 919 366 534

    geral@clinicapaulocardozo.pt

Frequently asked questionsabout the intraoral scan examination

Clinical Rigour and International Standards

The clinical team at Clínica Dr. Paulo Cardozo guides its practice in accordance with the guidelines of the leading oral health reference bodies, including the FDI World Dental Federation, the Ordem dos Médicos Dentistas (OMD), and the World Health Organization — Oral Health.

The continuous training and professional development of the clinical staff at Clínica Médica Dentária Dr. Paulo Cardozo, together with the integration of international recommendations into their practice, ensures that every procedure is carried out with safety and medical responsibility.

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