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title: "Dental Scanners: A Brief History & Emerging Trends"
description: In a crowded space, manufacturers are looking to stand out from the other available devices by featuring open systems, integrated advanced diagnostic tools, improved speed, accuracy, and an improved overall scanning experience.
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# Dental Scanners: A Brief History & Emerging Trends

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When dental scanners were first introduced in the late 1980s, there were clear signs this technology would be a significant upgrade to traditional impression taking. Taking a digital impression would be less invasive, more comfortable for patients without requiring physical storage space for impression molds. As technology fulfilled these promises and more, over the past few years dental scanners have dominated the orthodontic and restorative markets as affordable alternatives to traditional impression taking.

Leading [intraoral scanner](https://voxeldental.com/collections/dental-3d-scanning) manufacturers have made major strides in innovating the intraoral scanning experience for both operator and patient. In a crowded space, manufacturers are looking to stand out from the other available devices by featuring open systems, integrated advanced diagnostic tools, improved speed, accuracy, and an improved overall scanning experience.

## Emerging Trends

As more and more dental professionals adopt digital intraoral scanning over traditional impressions, the dental scanner market will continue to evolve and innovate to meet rising demand. Leading manufacturers such as [Medit](https://voxeldental.com/collections/medit-intraoral-scanners) and [3Shape](https://voxeldental.com/collections/3shape-intraoral-scanners) are closely listening to how dental practices are using their devices, and taking feedback. As a result, here are the emerging trends in dental scanning:

**- Chairside visualization for treatment acceptance**: Most intraoral scanners in the market today include a portable monitor, either through a cart-style or laptop configuration. Generating high-quality scans is critical to making the experience as realistic as possible to patients, allowing them to make their own decisions on treatments.

Dental professionals using digital scans to their fullest capabilities can help patient visually understand:

  - restorative/prosthodontic management  
  - worn dentition or a fracture  
  - gingival recession and deficiencies in attached gingiva  
  - ridge deficiencies in cases that required guided bone regeneration  
  - pathology documentation such as soft-tissue pigmented lesions that called for a biopsy

Merging with 3D CBCT imaging - A dental scanner can be used to complement the information provided by a CBCT image with surface detail of the patient’s teeth, which is necessary for orthodontic treatment and restoration planning.

Merging these two types of scans enables the surface detail of the surrounding teeth to be incorporated seamlessly into the treatment planning software. The enhanced detail of these “merged” scans enables a highly detailed assessment of planned implant receptor sites, allowing dental professionals to “lift away” levels of anatomical detail for more precise assessment.

 Self-calibrating systems - a few of the dental scanners available today already have this desirable feature. Many dental scanners require manual calibration, which takes time and slows down workflow. The ability to pick up and scan quickly is becoming the industry standard, because it keeps operators free to scan at any time.

## Getting Started

If you’re just getting started with intraoral scanning, or looking to upgrade or add to your existing equipment, call the experts at Voxel. 

We have a team of dental technology experts ready to help you find the right equipment for your practice. And, because we’re an authorized dealer of many top technology brands, including [Medit](https://voxeldental.com/collections/medit-intraoral-scanners), [3Shape](https://voxeldental.com/collections/3shape-intraoral-scanners) and [Allied Star](https://voxeldental.com/collections/allied-star-scanners), we’ll be able to help you find the best solutions for your practice at the best value.

Need something other than intraoral scanners? Voxel also has a wide inventory of 2D pan/ceph X-rays and 3D CBCT machines, as well as [hand-held X-rays](https://voxeldental.com/products/cs-2400p-handheld-x-ray-unit), [3D printers](https://voxeldental.com/collections/3d-printing), [intraoral sensors](https://voxeldental.com/products/acteon-sopix-2-dental-sensor) and more, all from the brands doctors choose most!

We’ve worked with thousands of dentists across the US. We know what it takes to get up and running quickly, especially with new technology. That’s why we back all of our products with a comprehensive warranty, 24/7 product support, installation, and perhaps, most importantly, online and on-site training to help get you and your staff started with your new technology as quickly as possible.

Ready to begin? Give us a call at (281) 789-7270 or fill out an [online inquiry form here](https://voxeldental.com/pages/contact-us). We look forward to earning your business.

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Mark Bacino has been a sales professional in the world of dental for over 20 years. He has held positions during that time across all areas from sales consultant to sales leader. He is passionate about engaging dental practices, to drive innovative technologies best suited for patients, staff, and doctors. Prior to Voxel Dental, Mark helped build a commercial model at the start- up OrthoFi, where he was the US Director of Sales. Prior to OrthoFi, Mark spent 4 years with E4D/Planmeca as Vice President of North American sales. He has also worked in the clear aligner space which continues to grow at rapid rates utilizing technological advancements for clinicians. Disruptive technologies are usually ones which provide offices and patients with a unique experience which has made his journey extremely enjoyable.

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### [An Overview of AlliedStar Intraoral Scanners](https://learn.voxeldental.com/blog/an-overview-of-allied-star-intraoral-scanners)

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