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Equipment

Intraoral Scanner

An intraoral scanner is a digital device that captures direct optical impressions of the teeth and gums, replacing traditional putty impressions for crowns, bridges, aligners, and implants.

Leading systems include the 3Shape TRIOS series, the iTero Lumina, the Primescan 2, and the Medit i700.

Also known as

  • IOS
  • Digital impression scanner

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