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 […]
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The team at Medit have been working tirelessly to update their scanner software over the past 2 years, all free of charge for their user base. This recent release is quite impressive. The Medit Link software has 4 new applications added to it that can be used by any Medit i500 user. This includes Orthodontic […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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The long awaited Programill One may be just around the corner. Announced 3 years ago, the chairside mill from Ivoclar Digital had a bumpy start and ultimately was pulled from released. This was due to all sorts of issues with the mill performing to standard and now these concerns have been sorted out.So the question […]
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To all our viewers, partners and friends throughout the world: The spread of COVID-19 continues to affect us all, globally. We are all together in one of the worst pandemics the world has ever seen. There is great uncertainty of what is to come in duration and consequences. Yet, we must stay strong. This crisis […]
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Align Technology, the parent company behind the popular Invisalign system and the Itero range of intraoral scanners has just acquired exocad for a reported $419 million. Wow. ExocadFor those who do not know, exocad develops 3rd party computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) software. It is a fantastic and extremely powerful software for fabricating a range […]
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