This newer technology has recently been added to our practice. It takes the place of the gooey impressions that can gag you, that have been traditionally employed to accomplish the same result.  The scan, captured by using a “wand” that takes multiple pictures rapidly and then stitches them together in a 3D format. It has proven to be extremely accurate with less chance of distortion compared to traditional impressions that are uncomfortable and have to be left in your mouth for up to 5 minutes. This has created significantly fewer needs for remakes when doing crown and bridge work.