Imprevo IOS: Engineered for Excellence

After incorporating the new Imprevo intraoral scanner from DEXIS into his digital workflow, appointments at Dr. John Zalesky’s Colorado dental practice have become even more efficient and comfortable for patients.

The sleek and compact wireless scanner offers fast scan times, crisp imagery, and enhanced accuracy. In fact, it only takes Dr. Zalesky 25 seconds to scan an arch, and both he and his patients can look at the results immediately. With the clear imagery, patients better understand why treatment is needed, which helps improve case acceptance.

Where Speed Meets Accuracy

“You can instantly send cases to the lab, which means crowns are delivered to patients much faster,” Dr. Zalesky noted. “And the accuracy of the scanner has been great. My crown seating appointments are only about 15 minutes now because the adjustments needed are so minimal.”

With Imprevo, Dr. Zalesky can incorporate the full spectrum of intraoral digital workflows into his practice. The scanner works seamlessly with other DEXIS technology, such as CBCT and digital X-rays, which allows him to create digital models and surgical guides with ease.

Simplified Scanning

Dr. Zalesky also appreciates the ergonomic design, especially the grip and feel of the slip-resistant wand. “They put a lot of thought into the wand’s design,” he said. “You can hold it very center balanced, which allows for less torque on the hand and wrist while scanning.”

Designed with cutting-edge laser technology and parallel processing architecture, Imprevo captures ultradetailed scans. Its 25-mm depth of field makes scanning easy, even in hard-to-reach areas.

“The depth of field allows Imprevo to capture deeper, more difficult areas of a tooth preparation or implant emergence profiles with ease,” he said. “Imprevo picks up metal restorations, whether it’s an amalgam filling or a gold crown, on the very first shot. And the more vivid color appearance of the scan image allows for better visualization.”

Flexible Workflows

Thanks to Imprevo’s flexible workflow configuration, Dr. Zalesky can customize steps based on the procedure he’s performing. And the fact that it’s touchless is another huge benefit. He can take scans without touching the keyboard, mouse, or screen, and he loves the fact he can manipulate the scans and software from the wand itself. “You don’t have to stretch all over the place,” Dr. Zalesky said.

“You can do everything from the wand—there’s no going back and forth to the computer—and then move forward with whatever else you need to do.”

Freedom of Movement

The advanced IS ScanFlow 2.0 software that powers the scanner is user-friendly. If Dr. Zalesky needs to make an adjustment, it’s easy to select an area, remove it, and rescan. He can even use it to show orthodontic patients before-and-after images of their smile.

“The software makes Imprevo a high-performing intraoral scanner that redefines digital dentistry with precision, speed, and versatility,” Dr. Zalesky said. “It is engineered for excellence, empowering clinicians to seamlessly navigate the full spectrum of intraoral digital workflows—delivering exceptional accuracy, effortless usability, and unparalleled freedom of movement.”

AI-Driven Ease of Use

ScanFlow 2.0 offers numerous advanced features. One of Dr. Zalesky’s favorites is the improved metal scanning capability, which he described as a game changer. Other scanners need paste or titanium dioxide spray, but Imprevo can obtain the needed records quickly and accurately with no lag.

He also appreciates the software’s Oral Compare function for patient education, which automatically overlays multiple scans to help him visualize subtle changes that may be occurring over time.

There’s also the built-in artificial intelligence. “While scanning intraorally, the AI Matching feature stitches the image edges together like puzzle pieces,” he said. “This allows the software to act as a preprocessing stage for the acquired images, providing real-time refinement prior to the final check.”

The software also features AI-driven Soft Tissue Removal, which cuts out cheek tissue and other nonessential scanned data that can impact the image—significantly removing the amount of scatter that has to be cleaned up during refinement.

A True Practice Builder

The Imprevo’s powerful software and advanced features foster an efficient digital workflow, ultimately helping clinicians like Dr. Zalesky treat more patients and open the door for new treatment avenues.

For patients, Imprevo and IS ScanFlow work together to help build confidence in the recommended treatment, paving a clearer path to “yes.”

“You’re offering more comfortable patient treatment and you’re improving team efficiency,” Dr. Zalesky said. “And because you’re more calculated with your digital workflow, you open up more chair time for other procedures.”