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Intraoral scanners compared

These are the intraoral scanners in the directory. The pricing cell is the published-pricing note verbatim, including cases where the maker did not list a price. Rows are alphabetical. This is not a clinical comparison and not a ranking.

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Intraoral scanners compared. Alphabetical. Not a ranking.
NameBest forPublished pricingPMS integrationsVerified
3Shape TRIOS (Core, 3, 5, 6)TRIOS Core aimed at clinics that want simple scanning and lab sending (vendor)not published by maker on pages read (sold via dealers/quote)n/aOctober 18, 2026
Dentsply Sirona Primescannot statednot published by maker on pages read (sold via dealers/quote)n/aOctober 18, 2026
iTero (Align Technology) - Element / Luminanot statednot published by maker on pages read (sold via dealers/quote)n/aOctober 18, 2026
Medit (i700 / i900 series)not statedMaker site shows promotions only ('savings up to $7k on i900M' through Dec 31, 2026; loyalty: 'Save $6,000' on an additional scanner) - no list price. Dealer listings seen for i700 at $13,500-$13,999 (Pearson Dental, Sterngold, CAD-Ray, Sky Dental) but dealer authorization NOT verified.n/aOctober 18, 2026
SHINING 3D Aoralscannot statednot published by maker on pages read (sold via dealers/quote)n/aOctober 18, 2026

3Shape TRIOS (Core, 3, 5, 6)

Intraoral scanner family; every TRIOS includes hardware, software, storage and first year of TRIOS Care.

Pros

Vendor calls it 'the world's most recognized' IOS brand; first year support included.

Cons

Price not published; Dandy offers TRIOS 5 with a $2,500/mo lab minimum (https://www.meetdandy.com/pricing/).

Dentsply Sirona Primescan

Intraoral scanner integrated with CEREC chairside workflow.

Pros

CEREC integration (vendor).

Cons

Price not published.

iTero (Align Technology) - Element / Lumina

Intraoral 3D scanners for restorative and orthodontic (Invisalign) workflows.

Pros

Tight Invisalign integration (vendor survey claim).

Cons

Price not published.

Medit (i700 / i900 series)

Intraoral scanners with open Medit Link software.

Pros

Open software ecosystem (vendor).

Cons

Prices vary by dealer.

SHINING 3D Aoralscan

Intraoral scanners (Aoralscan 3, Elite, Elf, wireless versions) from a maker that also sells dental 3D printers.

Pros

Broad scan-design-print lineup (vendor).

Cons

China-based maker (site has Chinese ICP registration); US support/dealers not researched.