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Align has recently announced changes to their Cancellation Policy in regards to their widely popular Invisalign aligner system. Notably to Pre-ClinCheck Approval Cancellations for Intraoral Scanner (IOS) users. Previously, those who used an Invisalign approved IOS such as iTero, CEREC Omnicam and ...
Finally an independent study comparing the latest intra-oral 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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
When you start doing in-house milled restorations, it can be very stressful.What is the best way to achieve an aesthetic restoration and one that fits perfectly without having to adjust contacts?There are two main ways to process a milled restoration’s surface: mechanical ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. Exocad For those who do not know, exocad develops 3rd party computer-aided design and computer-aided ...
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 ...
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 ...
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