Trios digital intraoral scanner at Gentle Dental Smile Hanover Park IL
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Trios® Digital Scanner

Say goodbye to traditional impressions. Trios® captures a precise, full-colour 3D model of your teeth in minutes — improving accuracy, comfort, and outcomes for a wide range of treatments.

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The Future of Dental Impressions

More Than an Impression — It Is a Complete Digital Model

Trios® by 3Shape is one of the most advanced intraoral scanners available in dentistry today. It combines an integrated intraoral camera with a high-speed 3D colour scanner to capture a precise digital model of your teeth, gums, and bite — quickly, comfortably, and without any impression trays or putty material.

Traditional dental impressions, while functional, are prone to distortion, patient discomfort, and inaccuracy — particularly for patients with strong gag reflexes. Trios® eliminates these issues entirely. The slim scanning wand moves gently through the mouth, capturing thousands of images per second and stitching them together into a precise, full-colour 3D model that is ready for use within minutes.

At Gentle Dental Smile, we use Trios® across a wide range of treatments — from crowns, veneers, and bridges to implant restorations and orthodontic planning. The result is more predictable outcomes, better-fitting restorations, fewer remakes, and a significantly more comfortable experience for every patient at every stage of treatment.

Why Trios® Makes a Difference

Key Benefits of Trios® Digital Impression Technology

Trios® transforms every stage of restorative and orthodontic treatment — from the first scan to the final restoration — with speed, precision, and superior patient comfort.

Full-Colour 3D Models

Trios® captures detailed full-colour digital impressions that reproduce the exact shade, texture, and anatomy of your teeth — giving our team and the dental laboratory the most accurate model possible to work from.

Fast and Efficient Scanning

The entire digital impression is captured in minutes. There is no waiting for material to set, no retaking poor impressions, and no delay in sending the model to the laboratory — streamlining your treatment timeline significantly.

No Impression Trays or Putty

Trios® eliminates the discomfort of traditional impression trays entirely. Patients with sensitive gag reflexes, dental anxiety, or small mouths find the scanning process far more comfortable and manageable.

Superior Fit and Accuracy

Digital impressions are consistently more accurate than physical ones, reducing the risk of poor-fitting restorations, remakes, and the need for multiple adjustment appointments — saving you time and discomfort.

Instant Digital Transmission

Your 3D model is sent directly to the dental laboratory in seconds via secure digital file — eliminating postal delays, model damage in transit, and the inefficiencies of physical impression handling.

You See Your Smile in 3D

The live 3D model appears on a chairside screen as it is captured, allowing you to view your teeth clearly and understand your treatment plan before any work begins. Full transparency at every stage.

Where We Use Trios®

Treatments That Benefit from Trios® Digital Impressions

Trios® is versatile enough to support virtually every treatment that previously required a traditional physical impression. The result in every case is a more accurate, better-fitting, and more comfortable outcome for the patient.

Crowns and bridges — precise fit for natural-looking restorations Veneers, inlays, and onlays — exact colour and contour matching Dental implant restorations — accurate abutments, implant bridges and bars Orthodontics and Invisalign — precise aligner fabrication and treatment planning Removable partial dentures — improved fit and reduced adjustment visits Night guards and occlusal splints — custom-fitted for maximum comfort Smile makeovers — full digital treatment planning and visualisation Restoration replacement — precise models for replacing old or failing restorations
Trios digital scanner in use at Gentle Dental Smile Hanover Park IL
Digital Precision, Better Results Trios® supports virtually every restorative and orthodontic treatment we offer
Simple, Fast, Precise

What to Expect During Your Trios® Digital Scan

The Trios® scanning process is straightforward and remarkably comfortable. Here is exactly what happens from the moment we begin to when your digital model is ready.

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Preparation

No special preparation is needed. You sit comfortably in the dental chair. The Trios® scanner wand — about the size of a standard dental handpiece — is held gently near your mouth to begin.

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Live 3D Scanning

The wand is guided carefully around your teeth and gums. It captures thousands of images per second, which are assembled in real time into a full-colour 3D model visible on a chairside screen as we scan.

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Model Review

Once complete, your dentist reviews the 3D model with you on screen — confirming accuracy, explaining your treatment plan, and walking you through exactly what will be created and why.

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Digital Transmission

Your digital model is sent securely and instantly to the dental laboratory. Fabrication begins immediately, reducing turnaround times and ensuring your restoration is ready sooner with a superior fit.

The Gentle Dental Difference

Why We Chose Trios® for Our Patients

At Gentle Dental Smile, we invest in technology that makes a genuine, measurable difference to the quality of your treatment and the comfort of your experience. Trios® represents the highest standard of digital impression technology available — and we are proud to offer it to every patient who needs a restoration, aligner, or prosthetic.

World-Leading Digital Scanner Trios® by 3Shape is trusted by dental professionals worldwide for its unmatched combination of speed, colour accuracy, and scanning precision.
Designed for Patient Comfort No putty, no trays, no gagging. The Trios® scanning process is comfortable enough for even the most anxious patients, including those with strong gag reflexes.
Fewer Remakes, Better Outcomes The accuracy of digital impressions directly reduces the number of poor-fitting restorations, re-appointments, and adjustments — saving you time and delivering superior results consistently.
Whole-Family Welcome We use Trios® for patients of all ages across a wide range of treatments — from children needing orthodontic planning to adults requiring complex restorative work.
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Experience Dentistry Without Messy Impressions

Trios® digital scanning makes every restorative appointment faster, more comfortable, and more accurate. New patients always welcome — same-day appointments often available.

Your Questions Answered

Trios® Digital Scanner FAQs

Have questions about digital impressions or the Trios® scanner? We are happy to explain everything before your appointment — no question is too small.

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What is Trios® and how is it different from a traditional impression? +
Trios® is a digital intraoral scanner by 3Shape that replaces traditional dental impressions entirely. Instead of filling a tray with putty material and pressing it against your teeth, the Trios® wand is guided gently through your mouth to capture thousands of images per second — assembling them instantly into a precise, full-colour 3D model of your teeth and soft tissues. The result is more accurate, more comfortable, and far faster than any traditional impression method. There is no material to mix, no gagging, and no waiting for anything to set.
Is the scanning process uncomfortable? +
The Trios® scanning process is significantly more comfortable than traditional impressions for the vast majority of patients. The slim wand requires no biting or pressing — it is simply guided gently around the teeth and gums. Patients with sensitive gag reflexes in particular report the experience as much more manageable than traditional trays. The scan typically takes between two and five minutes for a full arch, and most patients describe it as easy and unremarkable.
How accurate are digital impressions compared to traditional ones? +
Multiple clinical studies have confirmed that digital impressions produced by high-quality scanners like Trios® are at least as accurate as — and in most clinical situations more accurate than — traditional physical impressions. Physical impressions are subject to distortion during removal, dimensional changes as the material sets, and transport-related inaccuracies. Digital files have none of these vulnerabilities. The result is better-fitting restorations, fewer adjustment appointments, and fewer remakes overall — reducing the total time and cost of your treatment.
Which treatments require a Trios® scan? +
We use Trios® for any treatment that previously required a physical dental impression. This includes crowns, bridges, veneers, inlays and onlays, removable partial dentures, night guards, occlusal splints, implant restorations, and orthodontic appliances including Invisalign aligners. If you are having a new restoration made or beginning orthodontic treatment at Gentle Dental Smile, there is a strong likelihood that Trios® will be part of your appointment. Your dentist will confirm this at your consultation.
Does a digital scan affect how long my restoration takes to arrive? +
In most cases, digital workflows are faster than traditional ones. Your 3D model is transmitted to the dental laboratory seconds after scanning — compared to physical impressions which must be packaged, posted, and processed. This means the laboratory can begin work sooner. Combined with the reduction in remakes due to greater accuracy, digital workflows typically result in shorter overall treatment timelines and fewer return visits for adjustments.
Can children have their teeth scanned with Trios®? +
Yes, absolutely. Trios® is used for patients of all ages. For children — particularly those requiring orthodontic treatment, space maintainers, or other appliances — it is actually one of the most valuable tools we have, because the traditional impression process can be particularly difficult for younger patients. The comfortable, quick scanning experience makes the process straightforward for children and far less stressful for parents and the clinical team alike.
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Book Your Visit and Experience Trios® Technology

No more impression trays, no more discomfort, no more waiting. Trios® delivers the accuracy your treatment deserves. Book your appointment at Gentle Dental Smile today.

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