Intraoral Scanners

By Kelly Fessel Carr

Posted May 14, 2013 in Industry News

LMT Communications, Inc.

3Shape's TRIOS® Color features RealColor™ Technology for realistic visualization of the oral situation.


Among the newer features in digital impression-taking systems are smaller-than-ever intraoral devices and color technology. Also: several new players enter the market.



Often regarded as the father of the digital movement in dentistry, Dr. Francois Duret was on hand to introduce Condor, his new intraoral scanner set to launch in Europe this Fall. The open system—marketed by MFI—features a very small wand (less than eight inches long and half-inch wide, and under four ounces) and requires no powder. "The technology used to require very complex hardware," said Dr. Duret. "But the new concept is more about the software so it's lightweight and easy to use."


Carestream Dental also introduced CS Solutions, an open system that includes the CS 3500 intraoral scanner (not yet available for sale pending medical device regulatory clearances and registrations); CBCT Impression Scanning; CS Restore CAD software; CS 3000 milling machine;...

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  • Kelly Fessel Carr

    Associate Publisher / Editor at LMT Communications, Inc. · Newtown, CT

    At the helm of the magazine for over 35 years, Kelly is the heart and soul of the editorial department, guiding and shaping our coverage - both in print and online - to bring dental laboratory decision-makers the news and...

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