The 2021 International Dental Show (IDS) in Cologne, Germany, was a drastically pared-down event this year in terms of the number of exhibitors and attendees due to the ongoing global pandemic.The 4-day event was delayed from its traditional March date in 2021 ...
AlliedStar AS 100 Intraoral Scanner Review – the best Chinese low-cost scanner?
The AS 100 by Alliedstar is one of the newest intraoral scanners released on the market. It is a low-cost, entry-level Chinese scanner that features impressive scanning speed, a simple USB cable connection, full touch screen support, while also being very lightweight. This ...
Fussen / DentaLink S6000 Intraoral Scanner Review – Low-Cost Chinese IOS
The DentaLink S6000, also known as the Fussen intraoral scanner (IOS), is a low-cost, entry-level scanner made by Fussen Technology Co., Ltd., a Chinese-based company. There has been a boom in cheap intraoral scanners released onto the market in recent years - ...
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 are more scanners available now than ...
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 performance while keeping the price low. ...
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 a relatively surprising release as iTero ...
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 also released for those who do ...
Carestream Dental CS 3700 Intraoral Scanner Review
2019 marked Carestream Dental’s introduction of their new flagship scanner, the CS 3700, only three years after the entry of their first intraoral scanner – the CS 3600. Their new scanner builds upon the success of the older model.The IOS market has ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
Review of the Intraoral Scanners at IDS 2019
At the 2019 International Dental Show (IDS) in Cologne, Germany, there was an amazing number of new and revolutionary digital dentistry equipment and software released. As the biggest dental show in the world this is where most companies come to release their ...
Three Leading CAD/CAM Scanners and Mills Compared
This is a summary table based on the in-depth CAD/CAM Titans comparison article: CAD/CAM Scanners ComparedInstance 1Cerec OmnicamScanning SpeedScanner Size & WeightSmallest Scanning Head315 gramsErgonomic DesignInbuilt Heater(Heater is found on the cart)Full Arch ScanningEase of UseCerec OmnicamDesign ToolsAutomatic Design ProposalsSoftware ReliabilityConfiguration OptionsCartUSBWirelessOpen or ...
The Battle of the CAD/CAM Titans
Comparison of CEREC Omnicam, 3Shape TRIOS and Planmeca Emerald CAD/CAM SystemsThe perspective of three experienced CAD/CAM clinicians on the pros and cons between three of the leading CAD/CAM systems.Dr Hamid Al-HassinyDr Haidar Al-HassinyDr Ahmad Al-HassinyIntroductionDo you feel it’s difficult to tell the ...
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