While many offices have transitioned to intraoral scanning, physical impressions are still part of daily workflows. But are they adding unnecessary costs to your business? When compared to digital scans, traditional impressions come with hidden expenses that impact efficiency and profitability.
The Hidden Costs of Physical Impressions:
- Shipping & Handling Delays – Physical models take time to ship, delaying case turnaround.
- Distortion & Inaccuracies – Material shrinkage and poor impressions often lead to remakes.
- Longer Processing Times – Scanning and manually digitizing impressions slows production, while digital files can be transferred instantly.
In contrast, a fully digital workflow eliminates shipping delays, improves accuracy, and speeds up production and can boost patient engagement. Many offices that have made the switch report fewer remakes, greater efficiency, and significant cost savings.
Has transitioning to digital scanning improved your workflow?
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