If you don't like having impressions taken, you are not alone. We are one of the very few offices that can offer you an alternative to the putty goop. Our practice features a chairside scanner that can comfortably and quickly take impressions using a small wand. Like a miniature video camera, the scanner captures images of the prepared teeth which then can be electronically sent to a dental laboratory. The 3M Lava Chairside Oral Scanner C.O.S. wand contains a highly complex optical system comprised of multiple lenses and blue LED cells. The system captures massive amounts of visual images in just seconds. We are thrilled to use the latest technology for your comfort.