Clear Idea #3

www.acasociety.com | info@acasociety.com 21 largest scanners we have trialed and is not very ergonomic at all. This makes taking full arch scanning bothersome because it is simply not the easiest to maneuver around the mouth. It’s also nowhere near as fast as the Primescan or the TRIOS 4. Additionally, another the downside is the cost. The Element 5D is not cheap. It is one of the most expensive scanners on the market, similar to the TRIOS 4 in price. It also has one of the most expensive subscription models. Quite a peculiar product that is definitely priced at the premium end of the market and doesn’t seem to offer as much as a TRIOS 4 in terms of functionality or the For more information and online training about everything CAD/CAM and intraoral scanners visit our website at www.instituteofdigitaldentistry.com brief, the outcome simulator creates an orthodontic alignment video after you have taken full arch scans. This can be done right in front of the patient and is an extremely powerful motivation tool for those who are interested in orthodontics / Invisalign. This scanner seems to be a scanner perfect for an Invisalign focused clinic, especially given the fact that Invisalign has become a closed system and the Element 5D is the only latest generation scanner that can be used for Invisalign treatment. Scans from Primescan TRIOS 4 and Medit are all not accepted. In saying that, we have major concerns about the size of the scanner. It is one of the Primescan in terms of tech and CAD/CAM workflow. We can see the merits of the Element 5D but as a stand-alone scanner option it isn’t clear if this is the best money can buy (especially if you have no interest at all in aligner therapy). For those who are looking to carry out CAD/CAM in-house this scanner simply doesn’t make sense. There is no CAD software and it is quite expensive. With Align’s recent acquisition of exocad, this is likely to change in the future, and I am sure that we will soon see seamless integration of exocad within the IOS. For those who have based their practices around aligners, in particular Invisalign, this may be exactly the scanner they are looking for. A modern, high functioning scanner that completely compliments the Invisalign system, yet can also be used for diagnostic and restorative purposes. It is technologically innovative and impressive but may struggle to find a footing in an ever competitive market, with prices for scanners dropping far belowwhat iTero are asking for.