Koski DePaul Dental Group
Traditional impressions require bulky trays packed with thick, cold putty that frequently induces anxiety and an intense gag reflex, an experience made worse during Northeast Ohio’s humid summer stretches. Modern digital diagnostics completely eliminate the mess. The advanced iTero Element® scanner captures highly detailed, three-dimensional views of your dentition using a slender optical wand. Controlled clinical trials confirm that digital intraoral scanning results in significantly lower patient discomfort, shorter chair time, and reduced gagging compared with traditional alginate methods. Additionally, the data highlight that parallel confocal imaging enables real-time visualization and instantaneous adjustments, resulting in a vastly superior patient experience.
At Koski DePaul Dental Group on Wilson Mills Road, we use the iTero Element® scanner to make your care seamless, fast, and entirely putty-free. Upgrade your next dental visit with clean, digital precision right here in your community.
Koski DePaul Dental Group
The iTero Element® intraoral scanner is a compact handheld device that collects thousands of detailed images per second and assembles them in real time into a highly accurate three-dimensional model of your mouth. That virtual model flows seamlessly into the next phase of your care, whether that is aligner fabrication, prosthetic planning, or implant design, ensuring every step is guided by reliable, detailed data rather than estimates.
Beyond its role in care planning, the iTero Element® also features time-lapse technology that enables us to monitor changes in your oral health from appointment to appointment. Over time, this builds a visual record of your progress that supports earlier intervention and better-informed decisions about your wellbeing.
Digital dental impressions from the iTero Element® replace conventional putty for crowns, bridges, veneers, and other restorations. The superior accuracy of the digital scan results in better-fitting prosthetics with fewer chairside adjustments during placement.
Detailed records of your existing teeth, spacing, and surrounding bone structure enable more precise implant placement and custom abutment design, reducing guesswork and improving long-term outcomes.
The iTero® Outcome Simulator lets you preview how orthodontic or cosmetic work may transform your appearance before committing to a plan. Seeing a projected outcome empowers you to make more confident decisions about your care.
Creating Beautiful vision
You may benefit from iTero® imaging if you:
Have a sensitive gag reflex that makes conventional impression trays difficult or unpleasant
Are starting orthodontic care and want a fast, exact mapping process
Need a crown, bridge, or veneer and prefer a fully digital workflow
Are exploring implant options and want thorough pre-procedure records to guide planning
Want to preview potential cosmetic outcomes before committing to any work
Value accuracy, efficiency, and a more agreeable chairside experience at every stage
No special preparation is needed before your appointment. Once you are comfortably seated, we position the small handheld wand near your teeth and begin the capture process.
The scanner glides smoothly along your teeth and gums, collecting thousands of images and assembling them into a detailed three-dimensional model that appears on screen as it happens.
The completed model is visible immediately after imaging. We go over it together to confirm every detail has been captured accurately before moving forward.
Depending on your care plan, the digital model is sent directly to the appropriate lab, aligner provider, or planning software, streamlining the handoff to your next step.
Koski DePaul Dental Group
Absolutely. The iTero Element® uses optical light to capture images rather than radiation, making it completely safe for patients of all ages, including children.
A full-mouth capture typically takes just a few minutes, far quicker than a conventional impression appointment, with none of the wait time required for putty to set.
The iTero® wand is smooth, compact, and built with patient ease in mind. Most people find it far more agreeable than traditional impression trays, with no gagging, pressure, or material to endure.
The iTero Element® includes a caries assessment feature that can flag areas of concern, enabling earlier detection and providing us with more information to guide your preventive care.
Yes. Your records are stored in your patient file and can be reviewed and compared at follow-up appointments to track changes in your oral health over time.
Koski DePaul Dental Group
Dr. David Koski, Dr. Diane DePaul & Dr. Kaleigh Koski
Dr. Kyle Koski
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