WOW Intraoral Scanner Review – the Smallest IOS in the world!

The WOW scanner is one of the newest intraoral scanners (IOS) on the market. It has a striking design and is by far the smallest IOS available, even smaller than many intraoral cameras. The size of this scanner alone makes it quite an interesting product and in an idealistic world perhaps something all future IOS […]

Unbiased In-Vitro Study Comparing the Trueness of 12 Intraoral Scanners!

Finally an independent study comparing the latest intraoral scanners on the market has been released. Dentists, technicians, specialists and the industry as a whole, has been desperate for an independent study like this. Now we have it. Although it does have some limitations, it certainly brings up some interesting points.Although other studies comparing scanners have been […]

Polishing vs. Glazing Dental CAD/CAM Ceramics (e.max and zirconia) – What is Best?

When you start doing in-house restorations it can be very stressful. What is the best way to achieve an aesthetic restoration? There are two main ways to process a restoration’s surface – either mechanical polishing, or staining and glazing. Both these techniques have their own pros and cons, and through this article you should have […]

3D Printing in Dentistry – Technology Overview and Options

3D Printing technology (also known as additive manufacturing), is making its way into every industry imaginable and dentistry is no exception. If you’re considering implementing 3D printers into your dental practice or laboratory, this article is for you. Learn everything you need to know about the different types of 3D printers that exist and what […]

Review of the Intraoral Scanners at IDS 2019

Reviews and ratings on the top 10 intraoral scanners released at IDS 2019. Learn about 3Shape TRIOS 4, Planmeca Emerald S, Dentsply Sirona CEREC Primescan, Medit i500, Align iTero Element 5D, Carestream CS 3700, Dental Wings Virtuo Vivo, GC Aadva IOS 200, Vatech EzScan and Shining 3D Aoralscan scanners.

Runyes 3DS Review – low cost intraoral scanner

The Runyes 3DS is one of the newer intraoral scanners released on the market. Made by the Ningbo Runyes Medical Instrument company in China, it is an inexpensive and lightweight colour scanner. So where does it fall short? Keep reading to find out more.The market for intraoral scanners (IOS) has advanced rapidly in the past […]

Medit i500 Review – the next big IOS?

BackgroundThe Medit i500 is one of the latest newcomers on the intraoral scanner market. It touts itself as the ‘easy entry into digital dentistry’ and is one of the most affordable when compared to other scanners from big names such as 3Shape, CEREC, Carestream Dental, Planmeca etc. It may be affordable, but does it deliver […]

TRIOS 4 Review – Is it the best intraoral scanner on the market?

The TRIOS 4 is the latest intraoral scanner (IOS) from 3Shape. Released at International Dental Show (IDS) in 2019, it is the current flagship model of the TRIOS line of scanners and boasts a range of impressive features. Before we dive into the pros and cons of the system, first let’s go over the company’s […]

Itero Element 5D Review – Next Generation IOS Imaging

BackgroundThe iTero Element 5D is the latest release by Align Technology, the parent company of the iTero intraoral scanners (IOS). The Element 5D was released in early 2019, first being showcased at the International Dental Show. iTero are not new to the intraoral scanner market, their first IOS was launched in 2007 and since then […]

Dental CAD/CAM Ceramic Materials and Tooth Preparation

Are you confused about which CAD/CAM material to use for each specific indication? What about tooth preparation and how to do this conservatively for modern dental CAD/CAM ceramics? In this article you will learn the fundamentals of modern dental ceramic materials and what a modern prep should look like in order to make these restorations […]