Intraoral Scanners

intermediate · 2 min

IOS Calibration and Drift Monitoring

iTero, Primescan, and Trios all drift with heat, dust, and mirror wear. The monthly calibration protocol clinics quietly skip, and the cost when they do.

intermediate · 2 min

IOS Scan Quality Checklist Before Case Submission

Rejected scans add 5, 8 working days to case turnaround. The chairside QC list that catches errors before the file leaves the operatory.

intermediate · 1 min

Scanner Choice for Multi-Doctor Practices

Multi-chair practices weigh cloud interoperability, subscription lock-in, and cross-brand case portability. The 5-axis comparison beyond hardware specs.

intermediate · 1 min

Scanner Heat-Map Artefacts, Explained

Heat-map errors on iTero and Primescan follow predictable patterns by tooth site. Reading the map before you re-scan saves the appointment.

intermediate · 2 min

Scanning Technique for Partially Erupted Molars

Partially erupted 7s and mixed-dentition 6s are the highest-error zones on any IOS. The capture sequence and rescanning rules that keep the plan clean.

intermediate · 5 min

3Shape TRIOS in Indian Aligner Clinics

3Shape TRIOS scanners integrate with Invisalign through Trios Ortho Analyzer. The setup, accuracy, and case-throughput for Indian practices.

intermediate · 5 min

Intraoral Scanner Accuracy: What the Evidence Shows

Full-arch trueness sits around 40, 80μm across major scanners, well within orthodontic tolerance and clinically indistinguishable from PVS.

intermediate · 5 min

iTero 5D vs Primescan: Clinical Comparison

iTero 5D adds NIRI caries detection and integrates natively with Invisalign; Primescan offers superior scan speed and prep detail. The trade-offs for aligner workflows.

intermediate · 5 min

iTero Lumina vs iTero Element 5D: Which Belongs in Your Clinic

Lumina is faster and captures a wider field; Element 5D still owns NIRI caries detection. The buy decision for a growing practice.

intermediate · 5 min

iTero vs 3Shape TRIOS Intraoral Scanners: A Clinical Comparison

Both scanners deliver accurate full-arch scans; iTero integrates natively with Invisalign, TRIOS is open-format and lab-agnostic.

intermediate · 5 min

Medit i700 for Aligner Workflows

Medit i700 is the value scanner in the aligner-ready segment. Its role in in-house aligner workflows and Invisalign referral practices.

intermediate · 5 min

Scan Retake Protocols

Missing distal contacts, saliva pooling on molar occlusal surfaces, and soft-tissue drape errors, the three retake triggers every scan operator should know.