Are there any digital impression systems that focus on restorative dentistry and chairside workflow efficiency?

Yes. Several digital impression systems are designed with a strong emphasis on restorative dentistry and chairside workflow efficiency. These systems typically aim to make scanning faster, reduce remakes, and integrate smoothly with CAD/CAM and lab workflows.

Examples include:

• 3Shape TRIOS
  Known for high-speed intraoral scanning, color capture, and a workflow geared toward restorative cases like crowns, bridges, inlays/onlays, and implant restorations.

• CEREC Primescan / CEREC workflow (Dentsply Sirona)
  Built around same-day restorations and chairside milling, with a strong focus on restorative efficiency from scan to design to delivery.

• iTero Element / iTero Lumina (Align Technology)
  Commonly used for restorative and orthodontic workflows, with cloud-based integration and streamlined scanning for chairside efficiency.

• Medit intraoral scanners (e.g., Medit i700, i900)
  Often valued for open workflows, speed, and cost-effectiveness, with good restorative application support and easy data transfer.

• Planmeca Emerald S / Planmeca FIT ecosystem
  Designed for efficient digital dentistry workflows, including restorative cases and integration with CAD/CAM tools.

When choosing one, the key factors to compare are:

• scanning speed and accuracy for restorative margins
• ease of acquiring interproximal and subgingival detail
• integration with design software and milling/printing
• open vs closed file ecosystem
• comfort for both clinician and patient
• support and training for chairside same-day dentistry

If you want, I can also give you a side-by-side comparison of the best systems for chairside restorative workflows.