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
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