Summary
Small practices should choose an intraoral scanner by workflow simplicity, training, quote clarity, lab compatibility, support response, software costs, and how often the scanner will be used. The cheapest scanner is not cheap if it sits unused.
For a small practice, scanner fit depends on case volume, lab workflow, export, computer or cart needs, training, tips, support, and predictable ownership cost. Verify the complete regional package before purchase.
Products and sourced details
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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.
- Confirm price, regional warranty for Medit i600 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
- price, regional-warranty
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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 Core
- Relevant sourced detail
3Shape TRIOS Core is a wired 3Shape scanner focused on digital impressions and send-to-lab workflows.
Workflow / procurement checks
- 3Shape’s US page gives a public starting-price signal from $12,400 excluding tax and shipping, with monthly country-dependent financing shown separately.
- Regional prices and software limits must be confirmed.
- Confirm non US price, local service package for 3Shape TRIOS Core before purchase.
- For an intraoral scanner purchase, the important procurement question is not just the scanner body.
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-US-price, local-service-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
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Dentsply Sirona Primescan 2
- Relevant sourced detail
Dentsply Sirona Primescan 2 is positioned as a wireless cloud-based scanner for cloud-managed scanning, open data formats, CAD/CAM, CEREC, Primemill, and Primeprint workflows.
Workflow / procurement checks
- It should be evaluated as part of the broader Dentsply Sirona ecosystem, including software, milling, printing, installation, and cloud requirements.
- Confirm price, subscription cost, warranty for Dentsply Sirona Primescan 2 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
- price, subscription-cost, warranty
Decision summary
Medit i600
- Best for
- Cost-conscious small practices that want Medit software and export workflows.
- Price visibility
- Quote-led.
- Ecosystem
- Medit-family wired scanning and Medit Link export workflow.
- Key uncertainty
- Price and regional warranty.
Medit i900
- Best for
- Small practices where lighter ergonomics and newer Medit hardware justify the quote.
- Price visibility
- Official pricing is quote-led; independent US context should be rechecked.
- Ecosystem
- Medit software with STL/PLY/OBJ export through Medit Link.
- Key uncertainty
- Current price, regional warranty, and training package.
TRIOS Core
- Best for
- Lower-entry digital impression and send-to-lab workflows.
- Price visibility
- Public US starting-price context; regional prices must be confirmed.
- Ecosystem
- 3Shape send-to-lab workflow.
- Key uncertainty
- Non-US price, local service package, and software limits.
TRIOS 5
- Best for
- Small practices that can justify a wireless 3Shape workflow.
- Price visibility
- Dated Spain observation exists; local budget needs a fresh quote.
- Ecosystem
- 3Shape Unite, TRIOS Share, batteries, lab connection, and patient engagement apps.
- Key uncertainty
- Non-Spain price and local service package.
Primescan 2
- Best for
- Practices using CEREC or Dentsply Sirona as the digital roadmap.
- Price visibility
- Quote-led.
- Ecosystem
- Dentsply Sirona cloud, CAD/CAM, CEREC, Primemill, and Primeprint workflows.
- Key uncertainty
- Price, subscription cost, and warranty.
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 i600 official page Medit i900 official page 3Shape TRIOS Core official page 3Shape TRIOS 5 official page Dentsply Sirona Primescan 2 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.