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April 23, 2025
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Say Goodbye to Goopy Impressions: The Comfort of Digital Dental Scanners

Dr. Ambereen Fatima, DDS, FICOI, FAAIP

By Dr. Ambereen Fatima, DDS, FICOI, FAAIP

Lead Dentist at Innova Smiles Dental

Medically reviewed by Dr. Ambereen Fatima, DDS, FICOI, FAAIP • Last reviewed April 23, 2025
Say Goodbye to Goopy Impressions: The Comfort of Digital Dental Scanners

Digital scans are quick, comfortable, and highly accurate. They reduce gagging, speed up turnaround, and help us design precise crowns, implant parts, and Spark™ aligners—without goopy trays.

The Problem with Traditional Molds

Bulky trays and impression material can trigger gagging and distort if timing isn’t perfect.

How Digital Scanners Work

A small camera captures thousands of images to create a 3D model of your teeth and gums—no mess, no strong taste.

Benefits for Patients

  • Greater comfort for anxious patients
  • Fewer remakes thanks to accurate scans
  • Faster communication with the lab

Applications at Innova Smiles

  • Crowns and Onlays: Precise fit and contacts
  • Implants: Better planning and restoration design
  • Spark Clear Aligners: Clean digital start to treatment

Prefer gag‑free dentistry? Call (508) 481‑0110 or book now.

Innova Smiles Dental serves patients in Marlborough, MA and nearby communities including Hudson, Westborough, Northborough, Southborough, Sudbury, and Framingham.

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Dr. Ambereen Fatima, DDS, FICOI, FAAIP
Lead Dentist at Innova Smiles Dental

Dr. Fatima is a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (FICOI) and the American Academy of Implant Prosthodontics (FAAIP). She combines advanced implant and restorative training with a comfort‑first approach to care.

Her interests include dental implants, cosmetic smile design, clear aligners, and comprehensive restorative dentistry— helping patients in Marlborough, MA regain confidence and long‑term oral health.

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