Quick Picks: Digital Impression Systems

Intraoral scanners not only simplify the impression taking process and lead to more accurate results, the systems also serve as an entry into same-day dentistry. Scans can be sent directly to a chairside CAD/CAM system to fabricate a variety of restorations in house or to a laboratory for a technician to complete the work. These systems are becoming must-have technologies for dental practices, and there are plenty on the market for clinicians to choose from. Here’s a look at some of the newest and most popular options.

CompanyAlign Technology, Inc.3ShapePlanmeca USA, Inc.Intelliscan
ItemiTero Element 5D Plus Imaging SystemTRIOS 4Planmeca EmeraldINTELLISCAN 3D
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DescriptionIntroducing the iTero Element® 5D Plus imaging system in cart configuration, the latest generation of iTero Element scanners and imaging systems from The Trios 4 enables clinicians to detect possible surface and interproximal caries. Built-in fluorescent technology makes it possible for dental Lightweight and ergonomically designed, the Planmeca Emerald intraoral scanner uses multi-color laser scanning technology to capture highly detailed, INTELLISCAN 3D is an artificial intelligence (AI) enabled intraoral scanner designed to simplify intraoral scanning. The open-source scanner features
WarrantyYesDependent on regionNot AvailableNot Available
Acquisition MethodParallel Confocal Laser ScanningNot AvailableMulti-color laser scanningAdvanced structured light triangulation technology
Orthodontic AnalysisYesOptionalNot AvailableNot Available
Possible RestorationsOrthodontics, Crowns, Bridges, Implant Abutments, Inlays, Onlays, VeneersCrowns, Bridges, Inlays, Onlays, Veneers, Implants, Custom Abutments, Implant Bars, Surgical Guides, Removable Partials, Temporary Crowns, Virtual Diagnostic Wax-Ups, Invisalign. Optional software platforms: TRIOS Design Studio, Implant Studio, Splint StudioNot AvailableDental implants, crown and bridge restorations, and clear aligners.
CAD/CAM Systems AvailableOpen-architecture systemOpenPlanmeca FIT, other open-architecture systemsNot Available
Contrast Medium RequiredNoNoNoNot Available
True Color Image AvailableYesYesYesNot Available
Training ProvidedYesReseller dependentNot AvailableNot Available
Integrated Battery BackupYes - 30 minutes of scanning on a full chargeNot AvailableNot AvailableNot Available
Capture TimeFull arch in 60 secondsNot AvailableNot AvailableNot Available
Lab IntegrationYes, complete lab integration with and open architecture files. The MyiTero platform, a single-user interface solution, allows access to review and manage cases from devices connected to the internet.Yes - open architecture systemYes - open-architecture systemScans are sent directly to the lab of the clinician's choice.
HD Image CaptureNot AvailableYesNoNot Available
Shade MatchingNoYesNoNot Available
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