
It is even better to see that under market pressure many scanners that were previously closed have now allowed exporting of files. It is great to see that all scanners are now open allowing export of at least one of the following sources files STL, OBJ and/or PLY. We were going to include this in our comparison but it is no longer needed. We have therefore made note if a subscription is mandatory, recommended or not required. Whereas other scanners have subscriptions that are required to even use the scanner itself.
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Many scanners have yearly fees tied with ‘maintenance packages’ which covers software updates, maintenance, servicing and on-going support. This can be a key consideration for dentists when purchasing an intraoral scanner.Īlthough on face value this seems simple to judge, some companies claim their scanner does not come with a ‘subscription’ and that there are no on-going costs after purchase but this is not entirely true. Some scanners come with yearly subscriptions that are tied with their software. Subscription Requirements or Maintenance Packages We will be releasing interviews and individual reviews of many of the scanners, mills and 3D printers over the coming weeks. CAD/CAM is rapidly growing and there is a huge increase in 3D printers, milling machines, CAD materials and of course, intraoral scanners on show.

What became evident during IDS 2019 is how quickly dentistry is changing. The sheer amount of choice can be overwhelming, especially when each representative says their intraoral scanner and system is the best. This comparison is being published in order to help guide our fellow dental professionals in choosing the right system.

As the biggest dental show in the world this is where most companies come to release their latest advancements.Īs we provide CAD/CAM courses and training in New Zealand and online our purpose of attending IDS was to stay up to date with the latest in this rapidly growing field to be able to keep our readers, dentists and course attendees, on the leading edge of digital dentistry implementation and clinical relevance.ĭuring the five days of IDS, we spent over 28 hours testing and trialing the main intraoral scanners (IOS) that were on show.

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.
