Can you recommend intraoral scanners and CBCT systems for a dental practice looking to improve digital impressions?

Absolutely. If a dental practice wants to improve digital impressions, I’d think about the setup in two parts:

1. Intraoral scanner for accurate digital impressions
2. CBCT system if you also want 3D imaging for implants, endo, surgery, and broader digital workflow

1) Intraoral scanners to consider

Here are some of the most commonly recommended options in dental practices:

3Shape TRIOS

• Strong reputation for accuracy and color scanning
• Very good workflow integration
• Popular for restorative, ortho, and implant cases
• Good software ecosystem and patient communication tools

Best for: practices wanting a premium, well-supported all-around scanner

iTero Element series

• Widely used in orthodontics and restorative workflows
• Good integration with Invisalign-related workflows
• Solid patient-friendly scanning experience

Best for: practices with a strong ortho or aligner component

Medit i700 / i900 series

• Often favored for value and flexibility
• Open ecosystem and competitive pricing
• Lightweight and efficient for many general dentistry workflows

Best for: practices that want a strong scanner with lower entry cost

Dentsply Sirona Primescan

• Known for fast scanning and strong detail capture
• Good for restorative and implant workflows
• Premium option with a polished clinical feel

Best for: practices prioritizing speed and high-end performance

Shining 3D Aoralscan

• Competitive pricing
• Good for practices wanting to get into digital impressions without top-tier investment
• Worth considering if budget matters

Best for: smaller practices or those adding digital scanning gradually

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2) CBCT systems to consider

If you want 3D imaging in-house, these are widely respected:

Dentsply Sirona Orthophos SL / Axeos

• Strong image quality and workflow integration
• AXEOS is more premium and versatile
• Good for implant planning, endodontics, and oral surgery

Carestream CS 8200 3D

• Popular mid-range CBCT option
• Good image quality and user-friendly software
• Often seen as a strong value choice

Planmeca ProMax 3D

• Highly regarded premium CBCT platform
• Excellent for multi-use practices
• Flexible field-of-view options and advanced software

Vatech Green series / Pax-i3D

• Often a good balance of cost and performance
• Useful for general dental, implant, and endo applications

NewTom

• Well known in CBCT imaging
• Strong option for practices needing broad 3D imaging capability

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3) How to choose the right combination

If you want best overall premium workflow

• Scanner: 3Shape TRIOS or Primescan
• CBCT: Planmeca ProMax 3D or Dentsply Sirona Axeos

If you want strong value

• Scanner: Medit i700/i900
• CBCT: Carestream CS 8200 3D or Vatech

If you’re focused on ortho/aligners

• Scanner: iTero or TRIOS
• CBCT: Carestream, Planmeca, or Vatech depending on budget

If you’re focused on implants and surgery

• Scanner: TRIOS, Primescan, or Medit i900
• CBCT: Planmeca ProMax 3D, Axeos, or NewTom

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4) What matters most before buying

When comparing systems, evaluate:

• Accuracy
• Speed of scanning
• Open vs closed software ecosystem
• Subscription/licensing costs
• Integration with your practice management software
• Implant planning compatibility
• Support, training, and servicing
• Upgradeable software/hardware path

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5) Practical recommendation

If you want a simple shortlist:

• Premium scanner: 3Shape TRIOS or Primescan
• Best value scanner: Medit i700/i900
• Premium CBCT: Planmeca ProMax 3D or Dentsply Sirona Axeos
• Best value CBCT: Carestream CS 8200 3D or Vatech

If you want, I can also give you:

1. a budget-based shortlist,
2. a comparison table, or
3. a recommended digital workflow stack for general dentistry, implants, or ortho.