Digital impressions create a virtual, computer-generated replica of the hard and soft tissues in the mouth They capture clear and highly accurate impression data in minutes, without the need for traditional messy and uncomfortable impression material. Early systems were slow, cumbersome, expensive and needed powder to coat the teeth before scanning.
That has change. The latest scanners are lightweight, mobile, very accurate and very fast. The open digital workflow saves times and money and improves the quality of restorations and your patients experience. You can incorporate a digital impression scanner into your practice for less than £100 a week.
Add a 3D printer to print your own models, surgical guides, orthodontic appliances, dentures and offer your own in house aligners.
Benefits.
1. Scanners can be used for all treatment workflows. Orthodontic, restorative and implant planning.
2. Increased efficiency, especially when submitting scan data electronically to labs.
3. Better communication with labs and increased accuracy means fewer remakes.
4. Better communication with patients. A full set of colour digital models to discuss chair side.
5. Satisfied patients who struggle with traditional impressions.
5. Easier replacements for appliances from digital models. (especially with 3D printing)
6. Scanners are now portable so can easily be shared between treatment rooms.
7. Archiving of existing models.
8. Cost saving on materials, postage and storage space.
Newer scanners are based on firmware/software designs which means the speed, accuracy and functionality of the scanner improves with updates. To encourage a wider adoption, these updates should be included free of charge but a some manufacturers still charge.
So for a better ROI calculation I would suggest working a 5 year monthly finance figure of £350 - £450 a month (depending on the model)
Compare this against the benefits listed above.
Many models have license free software and extended warranties so there should not be any additional servicing costs.
2. Increased efficiency, especially when submitting scan data electronically to labs.
3. Better communication with labs and increased accuracy means fewer remakes.
4. Better communication with patients. A full set of colour digital models to discuss chair side.
5. Satisfied patients who struggle with traditional impressions.
5. Easier replacements for appliances from digital models. (especially with 3D printing)
6. Scanners are now portable so can easily be shared between treatment rooms.
7. Archiving of existing models.
8. Cost saving on materials, postage and storage space.
Newer scanners are based on firmware/software designs which means the speed, accuracy and functionality of the scanner improves with updates. To encourage a wider adoption, these updates should be included free of charge but a some manufacturers still charge.
So for a better ROI calculation I would suggest working a 5 year monthly finance figure of £350 - £450 a month (depending on the model)
Compare this against the benefits listed above.
Many models have license free software and extended warranties so there should not be any additional servicing costs.
Desktop Digital Impression Scanners
Autoscan DS - EX
AutoScan-DS-EX is an unexpectedly cost-effective optionm.
This brand new 3D dental scanner will amaze the dental world with its unmatched small footprint and unprecedented light-weight.
A desktop digital scanner ideal for small labs, implant, cosmetic, aesthetic and orthodontic practices.