DIGITAL DENTISTRY
Intraoral Scanners
On this page you will get a quick overview of each scanner. The scanners are not in any type of order. There are more scanners on the market and more awaiting FDA approval.
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There are some quick notes and features on each scanner. As long as the scanner can export an .STL or .PLY labs will be able to import the case. A majority of these systems have a portal built in to communicate to the lab. You can also use our DDX portal to submit your .STL and .PLY files if the scanner does not have a lab connection.
(see case submission page)
Primescan
The Dentsply Sirona Primescan has a very fast scanning speed. The Pixel Sensors claims to process more than 1 million 3D points per second. The scanner also comes with a dynamic scan depth, giving you control of the scanning depth up to 20mm, allowing accurate scans of margins, implants and more. It is wired to its cart, but has a large touch screen to manage your workflow. Whereas the Omnicam was one of the smallest and lightest scanners on the market, the Primescan is larger then the Omnicam. It is now one of the larger scanners on the market. When looking for an in office scanner and dental mill (Prime Mill) this system is ready. The Primescan has a lab portal to share scans and case information with your lab. (Sirona Connect)
The Prime scan does have autoclavable tips.
Trios 4
This is the fourth generation of TRIOS scanners and builds on the strengths of the TRIOS 3, which is already one of the fastest scanners on the market. Although this doesn’t impact performance, it has to be said that the TRIOS 4 looks sleek. The Trios 4 has a touch screen cart, laptop version, and a wireless camera as well.
The TRIOS software has also seen major improvements to its scope including Clear Aligners, Dentures, Sleep appliances and Splints. A 3rd party mill can be paired to the Trios for in office milling.
There will be a little bit of a learning curve, but easily overcome. The Trios does have a lab portal to share scans and case information with your lab . (3shape Communicate)
The Trios does have autoclavable tips.
Element 5D
The scanner is relatively smooth. It is still one of the best scanners for orthodontic treatments, specifically Invisalign. This due to its unique Invisalign simulator feature in which after taking a full mouth scan you can see an example of a possible result after orthodontic treatment. The NIRI Image can be used for inter-proximal screening. The element 5D is a cart version. It has a 21.5 inch touchscreen. iTero also has the Element 2 touchscreen, a laptop, and Flex Version. For in office milling, a 3rd party mill and software can be paired to the iTero family of scanners. Expect to do some shopping and spending some time getting started. The iTero does have a lab portal to share scans and case information with your lab.
(My Aligntech)
The Element does not have autoclavable tips.
Medit i500
The scanner is impressively fast and smooth. It provides a scan experience that rivals some of the top scanners on the market and only for a fraction of the price. One of the most affordable scanners on the market with absolutely no subscription cost. You will need to purchase your own lab top to pair to this scanner. There is a cost for using their cloud-based software to store scans if required. First 10GB are free however. The software is evolving at a rapid rate. The team behind Medit are constantly adding new features. Literally every month something is added and are occurring all the time. The Medit allows exporting of scan files in STL, OBJ, PLY formats. The Medit has a lab portal to share scans and case information with your lab.
Planmeca Emerald S
The scanner is relatively smooth and fast. The Emerald scanner has an anti fog lens and two different size camera heads. The Emerald scanners can either be connected to a laptop or integrated into Planmeca digital dental units. The Emerald system has a milling solutions that pairs with the scanner. The Emerald does not have a lab portal to share scans and case information with your lab. There are other easy ways to submit cases from the Emerald scanner. The Emerald allows exporting of scan files in STL and PLY formats.
The Emerald does have autoclavable tips.
Carestream 3700
The scanning speed is faster than the CS3600 (it is said by up to 30%) but is still not as quick compared to some of the other scanners on the market. There are 3 scanning tips available, the 3700 is an improved design of the CS 3600. The CS Restore software still exists but it is still limited and has not seen any major changes. The 3700 system has a milling solution that pairs with the scanner. There is a portal to communicate with your lab. (Carestream Connect) The 3700 allows exporting of scan files in STL and PLY formats. The Emerald does have autoclavable tips.
Virtuo Vivo
It has a unique pen-like design and is very small when held. A large improvement to the older generation scanner, the Virtuo Vivo now finally has color scanning. The Virtuo Vivo has a cart and laptop version for its scanner. Choose the freedom of an open STL or the convenience of DWOS Connect data export to other in-house systems for a complete chairside workflow. The Virtuo Vivo system has a milling solution that pairs with the scanner. The scanner has a lab portal to share scans and case information with your lab
(DWOS Connect)
The Virtuo Vivo has autoclavable tips.
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