Summary
Medit i900 vs 3Shape TRIOS 5 is a focused comparison between a light wired Medit scanner and a mature wireless 3Shape scanner. The right answer depends on export needs, wireless workflow, lab ecosystem, support, subscriptions, and final quote.
Compare the i900 and TRIOS 5 through a live demo of scanning, export, lab transfer, tip handling, software, operatory setup, and support. Confirm each regional package and recurring cost in writing.
Products and sourced details
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Medit i900
- Relevant sourced detail
Medit i900 is a premium wired intraoral scanner.
Workflow / procurement checks
- Medit lists a 165 g scanner weight including the medium tip, a compact 35 mm grip, expanded field of view, 10-bit imaging, touch controls, multiple tip sizes, tips rated for up to 150 autoclave cycles, calibration intervals up to 90 days, and STL/PLY/OBJ export through Medit Link rather than direct export from Medit Scan for Clinics.
- Confirm current price, regional warranty, training package for Medit i900 before purchase.
- For an intraoral scanner purchase, the important procurement question is not just the scanner body.
- Verify the export path, supported file formats, laptop or cart requirements, tip replacement cost, calibration/hygiene workflow, lab compatibility, software subscription position, training, and local service response.
If the vendor describes imaging, AI, or diagnostic-assist features, treat those as region-specific claims that require written confirmation before use in patient communication.
- Unknowns to verify
- current-price, regional-warranty, training-package
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3Shape TRIOS 5
- Relevant sourced detail
3Shape TRIOS 5 is a wireless intraoral scanner in the 3Shape Unite ecosystem.
Key sourced details
- 3Shape lists a scanner wand, pod, tips, Unite software, patient engagement apps, TRIOS Share, Model Builder Express, three batteries, up to 66 minutes of continuous scanning per battery, charging under two hours, and 5 GHz wireless range up to 15 m.
Workflow / procurement checks
- Confirm non Spain price, local service package for 3Shape TRIOS 5 before purchase.
- For an intraoral scanner purchase, the important procurement question is not just the scanner body.
- Verify the export path, supported file formats, laptop or cart requirements, tip replacement cost, calibration/hygiene workflow, lab compatibility, software subscription position, training, and local service response.
- Use this section in the quote process by turning each unknown into a supplier question: ask what is included, what is optional, what renews annually, what must be installed or configured locally, who provides training, who handles failures, and what documentation will be supplied before purchase.
If the vendor describes imaging, AI, or diagnostic-assist features, treat those as region-specific claims that require written confirmation before use in patient communication.
- Unknowns to verify
- non-Spain-price, local-service-package
How to decide
Medit i900
choose for lightweight wired ergonomics, Medit software, and STL/PLY/OBJ export through Medit Link.
TRIOS 5
choose for wireless scanning, 3Shape Unite, TRIOS Share, batteries, and 3Shape lab ecosystem.
Demo both with the same crown, implant, aligner, and lab-send cases before deciding.
Verify before purchase
- Exact package, model, software modules, accessories, and consumables included in the quote.
- Regional warranty, service response time, loaner or replacement policy, and support hours.
- Training format, implementation timeline, data migration or installation responsibilities.
- Recurring software, cloud, subscription, support, storage, materials, parts, or consumable costs.
- Compatibility with your current scanners, PMS, labs, CAD/CAM tools, materials, payment systems, imaging systems, or IT environment.
- Tax, shipping, financing, cancellation, renewal, and data-export terms.
Official links
Medit i900 official page 3Shape TRIOS 5 official page
Evidence limits
Dental Spec Guide did not perform hands-on testing for this page. Product details should be rechecked before purchase because models, bundles, software terms, prices, and regional availability can change.