iTero Scanner
Detailed digital images for better orthodontic planning.
When scanning your mouth, our orthodontists may use an iTero intraoral scanner to capture highly detailed images of your teeth and supporting structures. These digital images help the doctors plan treatment around your actual tooth position, bite and long-term stability.
The archived iTero page described the scanner as a way to plan treatments that are more closely tailored to each patient. That remains the value: the technology gives the doctor a clearer record, but the treatment plan still comes from diagnosis and clinical judgment.
How iTero supports orthodontic care
- Creates digital records without traditional goopy impressions in many cases.
- Supports Invisalign and clear aligner planning when aligners are appropriate.
- Helps with braces, retainer and appliance workflows.
- Gives patients a clearer way to understand what the orthodontist is evaluating.
Useful for Invisalign, braces and retainers
iTero scanning is often associated with Invisalign, but its usefulness is broader than clear aligners. Digital records can also help with retention planning, replacement retainers, appliance fabrication and communication during braces or orthodontic consultations.
Patients from Norcross, Duluth, Lilburn, Peachtree Corners, Tucker and nearby Gwinnett County communities can ask about digital scanning during an orthodontic consultation or retainer visit.
Common questions about iTero scanning
Is iTero scanning uncomfortable?
Most patients find digital scanning easier than traditional impressions because it avoids a tray full of impression material.
Does iTero decide my orthodontic treatment?
No. The scanner captures records. Your orthodontist uses those records along with an exam, bite evaluation and diagnosis to plan treatment.
Can iTero scans be used for replacement retainers?
In many cases, digital scans can support retainer fabrication. If teeth have shifted or the bite has changed, the doctor will explain the best next step.