{"id":190,"date":"2026-08-24T22:17:39","date_gmt":"2026-08-24T22:17:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jmgdentistry.com\/blog\/digital-impressions-do-they-make-better-restorations\/"},"modified":"2026-08-24T22:17:39","modified_gmt":"2026-08-24T22:17:39","slug":"digital-impressions-do-they-make-better-restorations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jmgdentistry.com\/blog\/digital-impressions-do-they-make-better-restorations\/","title":{"rendered":"Do Digital Impressions Produce Higher-Quality Restorations?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Biting down into a mold filled with cold, messy dental putty may not be what you look forward to when visiting the dentist\u2019s office. Unfortunately, it\u2019s often the reality for many patients whose dentists continue to rely on traditional treatment methods. While the motto \u201cif it isn\u2019t broke, don\u2019t fix it\u201d might be true in certain situations, dentists can benefit from incorporating newer technologies, such as digital impressions<\/a>. But do they really provide greater restorations?<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What is the Difference Between Traditional & Digital Impressions?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The most basic explanation is that traditional impressions require patients to bite down on a hard plastic (or metal) tray filled with gooey dental putty. They are then required to sit still and let the mixture \u201cset\u201d so that technicians can use a hardened mold to create a custom restoration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digital impressions require dentists to use a camera-tipped, handheld device to scan a patient\u2019s teeth and bite, eliminating the need for cold dental putty and an unwanted gag reflex.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Are the Benefits of Digital Impressions?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When a dentist states they will use digital impressions to ensure a carefully crafted restoration, patients can expect there to be many great benefits that come with it, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n