Maybe you’ve read our article about five reasons why your dental lab should go digital and are convinced that your lab would benefit from incorporating a 3D scanner into your workflow. But how do you know which is the most suitable 3D scanner for your lab? In this article, we focus on the time-saving features which you should look out for when making your purchasing decision. After all, efficiency and productivity are two main reasons for incorporating a 3D scanner into your lab!
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Impression Scanning
Probably the most important feature your dental lab scanner should have is the capability to scan impressions. Being able to scan impressions eliminates the need to make plaster models, allowing you to simply scan the impressions that the lab receives. This speeds up your workflow by cutting down the total number of steps. Some dental scanners use a 3-axis impression arm which automatically scans both sides of an impression allowing you to take a double-sided impression scan in one step, further speeding up the process.
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Multi-die Scanning
A dental lab scanner which has the capability to scan a full arch or partials with multiple dies simultaneously will increase your efficiency by cutting down the scanning process by a few steps. This “all-in-one” scanning makes it more convenient for you and cuts scanning time by almost half, hence increasing productivity.
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High-Speed & High-Resolution Camera
It should not come as a surprise that the camera being used in your dental lab scanner is an important aspect in determining scanning speed. A dental lab scanner which uses a high-speed camera will be able to scan a full arch in mere seconds. However, besides the speed of the camera, another important aspect is its resolution. Why? Because a high-resolution camera will ensure that your data is clear and sharp, minimizing trial and error to adjust restoration fits, hence saving you time (as well as money as adjustments are costly)!
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Fast Scan Engine and Highly Efficient Software Algorithm
Make sure that you don’t focus only on the hardware of the lab scanner and neglect the software specifications! In addition to having a fast scan engine, a highly efficient software algorithm is important in processing the data quickly. Having both the hardware and software work hand-in-hand will ensure optimal performance of your dental laboratory, allowing you to make more restorations in a day and increase your productivity.
Check out Medit’s T-series, our range of 3D Dental Scanners, which are not only quick at scanning but are also accurate and reliable. Interested in finding out more? You can either download our brochure or contact us for a quote today!
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