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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 ...

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IOS Reviews, Medit

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. ...

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Carestream, IOS Reviews

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 ...

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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 ...

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CAD/CAM, IOS Reviews, Itero

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 ...

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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, ...

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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 ...

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CAD/CAM, IOS Reviews

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 ...

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The Battle of the CAD/CAM Titans - Comparison of CEREC Omnicam, 3Shape TRIOS and Planmeca Emerald SystemsCAD/CAM, CEREC, Dentsply Sirona, IOS Reviews, Planmeca, TRIOS

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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