The iTero Lumina scanner is one of the most advanced intraoral scanners available— and at Elevated Dentistry, it's at the center of nearly everything we do. From crown fabrication to Invisalign planning, from custom night guards to the 3D oral health baseline every new patient receives, the Lumina provides the precise digital foundation that makes accurate, same-appointment treatment possible.
How It Works
A small handheld wand is used to scan the inside of your mouth, capturing thousands of high-resolution images per second in full color. Those images are compiled in real time into a detailed, accurate 3D model of your teeth and surrounding structures— no putty, no trays, no discomfort. The scan is fast, comfortable, and far more precise than traditional impression materials.
Where We Use It
The iTero Lumina isn't a single-purpose tool— it's integrated across virtually every treatment at Elevated Dentistry:
- Same-Day Crowns — digital impressions feed directly into our glidewell.io fastmill™ system for in-office crown fabrication
- Invisalign® — precise scanning enables accurate aligner fabrication and outcome simulation
- Night Guards & Retainers — Lumina scans are used to fabricate custom appliances in-house with our SprintRay 3D printer
- 3D Oral Health Scans — new patient baseline scans and annual comparisons for tracking changes over time
- Treatment Planning — detailed digital models support accurate diagnosis and clear patient communication
What to Expect
An iTero Lumina scan is quick, comfortable, and requires no special preparation. The wand passes over your teeth while images are captured and compiled on screen— you can watch your 3D model build in real time. Most scans are completed in just a few minutes.
Ready to experience a more precise approach to dental care? Call 434-218-4765 or book your appointment online.