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Alliedstar, CEREC, Dentsply Sirona, iDD Compares

Alliedstar’s Latest IOS – Sensa: How It Stacks Up Against AS200E, AS260 and CEREC Primescan

With the latest intraoral scanner (IOS) having just been launched by Alliedstar at IDS 2025, we thought it was best to show you how it performs against its predecessors with our popular iDD Compares series.Let’s compare ...

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CEREC, Dentsply Sirona, iDD Compares, Medit, Shining 3D

Comparing the Latest Intraoral Scanners: Medit i900 vs. SHINING 3D’s Aoralscan 3 and Elite vs. CEREC Primescan and Primescan 2

The intraoral scanner (IOS) market continues to evolve rapidly, with manufacturers constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible in digital dentistry.In this edition of our iDD Compares series, we'll take a closer look at some of ...

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3Shape, iDD Compares, Intraoral Scanner Reviews, TRIOS

What is the Best 3Shape TRIOS Scanner? Comparing TRIOS 5, TRIOS 4, TRIOS 3, and TRIOS Core

In the rapidly evolving world of digital dentistry, 3Shape has been a main player for a long time. Thanks to their highly regarded TRIOS line of intraoral scanners. Since the introduction of the first TRIOS scanner ...

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iDD Compares, Intraoral Scanner Reviews, Medit

How to Choose a Medit Intraoral Scanner: Comparing the i900, i700 Wireless, i700, i600, and i500

In the fast-paced world of digital dentistry, Medit has been one of the market leaders for some time. With the launch of the i900, their intraoral scanner lineup now consists of five scanners. This latest addition ...

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3Shape, CEREC, Dentsply Sirona, iDD Compares, Medit, TRIOS

Dentsply Sirona Primescan 2 vs. Top Intraoral Scanners – TRIOS, Medit and CEREC

IntroductionWe are back with our popular iDD Compares series. As we know, the landscape of digital dentistry is evolving at a breakneck pace, with intraoral scanners (IOS) leading the charge in this technological revolution. As new models flood ...

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CEREC, Dentsply Sirona, DEXIS, iDD Compares, Panda IOS

Let’s Compare Panda Smart vs. DEXIS IS 3800 W vs. CEREC Primescan Intraoral Scanners

For all of those who’ve been asking us to review and compare the Panda Smart and DEXIS IS 3800 W intraoral scanners (IOS), this iDD Compares blog post is for you! I scanned this patient, the ...

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3Shape, CEREC, Dentsply Sirona, iDD Compares, Medit, TRIOS

3Shape’s New TRIOS Lineup: How It Stacks Up Against Medit and CEREC

Just last month, in June, 3Shape’s Discover event saw the release of its latest intraoral scanner (IOS), the TRIOS Core, and an updated TRIOS 3. It’s only right that iDD compares these IOS alongside the rest ...

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Alliedstar, CEREC, Dentsply Sirona, DEXIS, iDD Compares, Medit, Panda IOS

Intraoral Scanners Compared: Panda Smart, Alliedstar AS260, DEXIS IS 3800 W, Medit i900, and Dentsply Sirona’s CEREC Primescan

At the Institute of Digital Dentistry, we always aim to give our audience the content you want! The team at iDD is over the moon to see how well-received these posts perform, so I’m happy to ...

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CEREC, Dentsply Sirona, iDD Compares, Medit

How Does CEREC Omnicam Stack Up Against Modern Intraoral Scanners?

Our iDD Compares posts are super popular with you guys! Thanks for your support. We get a lot of messages and comments requesting specific intraoral scanners (IOS) to be compared. One particular comment that kept coming ...

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CEREC, Dentsply Sirona, iDD Compares, Medit, Shining 3D

Comparing 3 Top Intraoral Scanners: Shining 3D Aoralscan 3, Medit i700 Wireless, and CEREC Primescan

We always get questions from dental professionals worldwide - which intraoral scanner should I get?It's for this reason that the Institute of Digital Dentistry exists! This is why the team at the iDD works hard to give ...

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3Shape, Dentsply Sirona, iDD Compares, Medit, TRIOS

Comparing Older Intraoral Scanners: 3Shape TRIOS 3, Medi i500, Medit i700, and CEREC Primescan

Not every dental professional has the latest flagship intraoral scanner (IOS). So, we wanted to acknowledge the older generation of iOS devices; despite their release date, these scanners are still tried and true and can be ...

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iDD Compares, Medit

What’s the Difference Between Medit’s i500 vs. i600 vs. i700 Wireless vs. i900 Intraoral Scanners?

Our previous iDD Compares, which included Medit i900 and iTero Lumina, was well-received, so why not continue to follow the buzz surrounding these new releases. In April, we previously compared Medit’s portfolio of intraoral scanners (IOS), ...

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3Shape, CEREC, iDD Compares, Itero, Medit, Shining 3D, TRIOS

iTero Lumina and Medit i900: How Do They Stack Up Against Some the Best Intraoral Scanners?

2024 has been a busy year! And we’re only five months in.So many new products have been released every 3-4 weeks this year. It is certainly an exciting time for the digital dentistry industry.Two launches, in particular, ...

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iDD Compares, Medit

iDD Compares: A Medit Medley – i500 vs. i600 vs. i700

From unboxing videos to intraoral scanner (IOS) reviews to free webinars and online courses, iDD has long been documented on Medit’s IOS series. Medit Company is at the forefront of the digital dentistry revolution, establishing a ...

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CEREC, Dentsply Sirona, iDD Compares, Shining 3D

iDD Compares: SHINING 3D Aoralscan 3 vs. Dentsply Sirona CEREC Primescan

We know how much anticipation our iDD Compares series receives, so I’m glad to announce its return for 2024. Today, we’re looking at comparing one of the best low-cost intraoral scanner (IOS) devices on the market ...

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iDD Compares, Implants, Medit, Runyes

iDD Compares: Runyes 3DS 3.0 vs. Medit i700 Wireless in Implant Dentistry

iDD is back yet again with another intraoral scanner (IOS) comparison. This time, Dr. Ahmad Al-Hassiny used two IOS to assess their performance when capturing images of the same implant patient, focusing on the scan body and ...

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3Shape, Alliedstar, CEREC, Dentsply Sirona, iDD Compares, Runyes, Shining 3D, TRIOS

iDD Compares: Affordable vs Expensive Intraoral Scanners

iDD is back with another intraoral scanner (IOS) comparison. In this article, we compare several relatively affordable intraoral scanners, including IOS from Chinese manufacturers, with one of the most expensive scanners on the market. At the ...

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CEREC, Dentsply Sirona, iDD Compares, Straumann, Virtuo Vivo

iDD Compares: Dentsply Sirona CEREC Primescan vs. Straumann Virtuo Vivo

Ever since the Virtuo Vivo released in 2019, it didn’t exactly garner a lot of positive reviews. With iDD’s visit to International Dental Show 2023 earlier this year in Cologne, Germany, Straumann have been on a ...

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