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CAD/CAM, CEREC, HERON, iDD Compares, Medit

iDD Compares Expensive vs Affordable – CEREC Primescan vs Medit i700 vs 3DISC Heron IOS

In this article, we are going to look at how relatively affordable intraoral scanners compare with one of the most expensive one on the market. I scanned the same patient, same preparation with three different scanners ...

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News, TRIOS

3Shape Unite: The New App-Based Dental Platform

Wow. Something exciting is coming to digital dentistry.In a move that few expected, 3Shape have just launched a brand new platform: 3Shape Unite. This app-store based platform aims to make digital workflows and communication easier than ever ...

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HERON IOS Review Institute of Digital Dentistry IOS REVIEWS
CAD/CAM, HERON, Intraoral Scanner Reviews

3DISC Heron Intraoral Scanner Review

The Heron IOS by 3DISC is an intraoral scanner that has been around since 2018. Over the years, it has seen improvements to the software and even new branding in an effort to capture some market share. There ...

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Scan body and implant soft tissue scans taken with Primescan, i700 and Trios 3
CAD/CAM, CEREC, iDD Compares, Medit, TRIOS

Scanner Comparison – Scan Body and Implant Soft Tissue Scans taken with Primescan, i700 and TRIOS 3

We compare how three different intraoral scanners performed when scanning the same implant patient, specifically a scan body and the soft tissue around the implant. In this article, we’re comparing scans taken with CEREC Primescan (Dentsply Sirona), ...

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CAD/CAM, CEREC, Dentsply Sirona, News

CEREC Tessera: Dentsply Sirona’s response to e.max CAD

In March 2021, Dentsply Sirona introduced CEREC Tessera - a lithium disilicate block that seemingly competes with Ivoclar Vivadent’s IPS e.max CAD. CEREC Tessera promises to be a “trifecta of speed, strength, and esthetics". We have ...

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CAD/CAM, HERON, Unboxing

3DISC Heron IOS Unboxing

Check the video below to see what you get with the Heron IOS by 3DISCHere at iDD, we are in the process of testing the Heron IOS, an intraoral scanner that is designed and manufactured in ...

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Intraoral Scanner Reviews, Medit

Medit i700 Review – the Best Intraoral Scanner?

The release of the Medit i700 was one of the most anticipated events in digital dentistry this year. Medit released this scanner in April 2021, and the company stayed true to its initial strategy: offer high ...

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Carestream, News

New Carestream Dental Intraoral Scanner Announced – the CS 3800

Carestream Dental has just launched its new flagship intraoral scanner - the CS 3800.This new intraoral scanner is the third wireless scanner on the market, the first ones being the TRIOS 3, and  then the TRIOS ...

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Blog Medit unboxing
CAD/CAM, Medit, Unboxing

Medit i700 Unboxing – scanner overview.

Here at the Institute of Digital Dentistry, we were fortunate to be the first in New Zealand and the entire Asia-Pacific region to get our hands on the Medit i700 intraoral scanner soon after its release. We ...

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iTero New Software Release Workflow 2.0 iDD
Itero, News

iTero Workflow 2.0 Software Released – scans replace photos for Invisalign!

Earlier this month, a surprising announcement took place. Dentsply Sirona, the world's largest manufacturer of dental products and technologies, including of course, the CEREC system, has announced it has entered into a partnership with 3Shape, the ...

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CEREC, News, TRIOS

Dentsply Sirona and 3Shape announce Strategic Partnership

Earlier this month, a surprising announcement took place. Dentsply Sirona, the world's largest manufacturer of dental products and technologies, including of course, the CEREC system, has announced it has entered into a partnership with 3Shape, the ...

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News, TRIOS

3Shape Unfold Event – Overview of the New Releases

The 3Shape Unfold event was a free online event that took place on the 2-3 of June 2021. This event was a sneak peak into the latest 3Shape updates, workflow improvements, and new releases - for ...

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3Shape Scanner No Subscription Fee
News, TRIOS

3Shape Release a New Subscription-Free Option for TRIOS Scanners

Wow. 3Shape has just announced they will offer a new subscription-free option for all their intraoral scanners. This is a huge announcement and it seems like it was a decision due to market pressure. Zero on-going ...

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CAD/CAM, Intraoral Scanner Reviews, Itero

iTero Element 5D Plus Review – the Fastest iTero Scanner Yet!

iTero Element 5D Plus SeriesThe iTero Element 5D Plus series was released in February 2021 as the latest generation intraoral scanner by Align, the parent company of the iTero intraoral scanners. This new intraoral scanner was ...

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CAD/CAM, Medit, News

The Medit i700 is Launched – details about the new scanner from Medit

The Medit i700 has been officially launched by the Medit team in their new video. If you haven't seen it already we recommend you do! It is reminiscent of an Apple product launch. Read our Full ...

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CEREC Primescan and Primemill Review iDD Intraoral Scanner Reviews
CAD/CAM, CEREC, Intraoral Scanner Reviews

CEREC Primescan and Primemill Review – the leader in chairside CAD/CAM

In 2019, Dentsply Sirona released a new lineup of CEREC chairside CAD/CAM equipment: an intraoral scanner (IOS) called the Primescan and a chairside milling machine called the Primemill. Additionally, a scanner only-option, the Primescan AC, was ...

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CAD/CAM, Medit, News

New Medit Intraoral Scanner Announced – the i700

The new Medit i700 Intraoral Scanner has been announced. No this is not an April Fool's joke. The team at Medit have just announced a new intraoral scanner (IOS) - called the i700.  All details about ...

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itero element 5D plus series
CAD/CAM, Itero, News

The NEW iTero Element 5D Plus Series

A scanner review for the iTero Element 5D Plus has been released. Read it here! ​Align and the team at iTero have just announced a new scanner cart and mobile configuration for their latest generation iTero Element ...

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