Medit vs iTero

Summary

Medit vs iTero is a workflow choice. Medit is generally attractive for buyers prioritizing open export and scanner value; iTero is most attractive for practices deeply aligned with Align Technology, Invisalign, restorative visualization, and NIRI-enabled configurations where available.

This page uses the approved Phase 3 source set and treats missing prices, warranty terms, training, regional clearance, and support packages as unknown until a supplier confirms them in writing. Manufacturer claims are presented as manufacturer claims, not Dental Spec Guide testing.

Products and sourced details

1. 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.
   • Use the linked official Medit page as the controlling source for current specifications, package contents, regional availability, and support language.
   • The main open items recorded for Medit i900 are: current price, regional warranty, training package.
   • 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. Keep manufacturer claims attributed to the manufacturer, and ask the supplier to confirm the exact configuration in writing before purchase. This expanded note is desk-researched procurement guidance only; Dental Spec Guide has not performed hands-on testing, clinical validation, cybersecurity testing, radiation-safety assessment, or legal review for this product.

   Unknowns to verify

   current-price, regional-warranty, training-package

2. Medit i600

   Relevant sourced detail

   Medit i600 is a wired Medit-family scanner.

   Key sourced details

   • Medit lists 245 g scanner weight, 35 FPS scanning, plug-and-scan setup, reversible tip, scan button, and a stated high-precision figure of 10.9 microns +/- 0.98.

   Workflow / procurement checks

   • It is most relevant when a practice wants Medit software and export workflows at a lower hardware tier than i900.
   • Use the linked official Medit page as the controlling source for current specifications, package contents, regional availability, and support language.
   • The main open items recorded for Medit i600 are: price, regional warranty.
   • 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. Keep manufacturer claims attributed to the manufacturer, and ask the supplier to confirm the exact configuration in writing before purchase. This expanded note is desk-researched procurement guidance only; Dental Spec Guide has not performed hands-on testing, clinical validation, cybersecurity testing, radiation-safety assessment, or legal review for this product.

   Unknowns to verify

   price, regional-warranty

3. Align iTero Lumina

   Relevant sourced detail

   iTero Lumina is Align Technology’s scanner platform for restorative and orthodontic workflows.

   Key sourced details

   • Align positions it around full-jaw restorative scanning, intraoral camera imagery, NIRI-enabled configurations where available, a smaller wand, a larger capture field, and strong Invisalign ecosystem fit.

   Workflow / procurement checks

   • Pricing, regional clearance, export details, and NIRI availability must be checked by market.
   • Use the linked official Align page as the controlling source for current specifications, package contents, regional availability, and support language.
   • The main open items recorded for Align iTero Lumina are: current price, exact export restrictions, regional warranty.
   • 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. Keep manufacturer claims attributed to the manufacturer, and ask the supplier to confirm the exact configuration in writing before purchase. This expanded note is desk-researched procurement guidance only; Dental Spec Guide has not performed hands-on testing, clinical validation, cybersecurity testing, radiation-safety assessment, or legal review for this product.

   Unknowns to verify

   current-price, exact-export-restrictions, regional-warranty

How to decide

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 Medit i600 official page Align iTero Lumina 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.