Top 10 Technology Products of 2021
The editors of Dental Products Report share a look at the top 10 innovative technology products that went on the market within the last year.
Technology has been one of the most notable areas of advancement in modern dentistry. A continuous cycle of new and emerging technologies has enabled clinicians to offer single-day dentistry, reduce pain and increase patient comfort, and perform procedures with more precision than ever before.
Throughout 2021, practices continued to adjust to a world where the risk of COVID-19 was potentially around every corner. Yet technological growth never wavered. This year, the industry saw advancements in x-ray technology, intraoral scanners, and curing lights, to name a few. These technologies and more make up our top 10 technology products of 2021.
[Intraoral Scanner]
Medit i700
The Medit i700 is the next-generation intraoral scanner with the ability to capture up to 70 frames per second. The i700 can collect data with each pass, resulting in a smooth and quick scanning experience with realistic colors and a crisp image. The camera and components have been reduced in size to create a lighter handpiece that weighs 245 g (8.64 oz). The redesigned tips are now reversible and autoclavable up to 100 times. The cable is also now detachable for easy maintenance and portability.
Medit
medit.com
[Curing Light]
Monet Laser Curing Light
Described as the world’s first handheld laser dental curing light, the Monet™ uses advanced laser engineering to provide fast and reliable curing of dental materials. The light is capable of curing to a depth of 8 mm in a 3-second cure cycle with a collimated 12-mm diameter beam that does not lose intensity as it is moved farther away from the material. Aperture attachments provide attenuation of the light intensity and offer the ability to use focused beam sizes of 2, 4, or 6 mm in diameter. Cordless with rechargeable batteries, it also features a rotatable head.
AMD Lasers
866-999-2635 | amdlasers.com
[X-ray Sensor]
Clio Prime
Featuring EveryShot X-Ray Capture technology, the Clio Prime offers superior image quality. The sensor captures 16,384 shades of gray in each image, and the EveryShot X-Ray Capture ensures each shade is used to provide contrast across a wide range of exposure levels. This is designed to reduce the need for retakes and provides dentists with confidence in their diagnoses. The Clio Prime also features a new ComfyCorner design for an anatomically aligned design, allowing for easy positioning for clinicians during a full mouth x-ray. The sensor’s clipped corner shape is designed to improve positioning in both the anterior and posterior and is said to improve patient comfort.
SOTA Imaging
888-266-7682 | sotaimaging.com
[Caries Detector]
P31 Caries Detector
The Polaroid P31 is a 3-in-1 caries detection device that includes an intraoral camera and a transilluminator all in 1 unit. With the press of a button, users can easily switch among all 3 functions. The P31 can capture white light, fluorescence, and transillumination images at the same time and display them side by side for easy comparison. Its Dual Fluorescence Modes allow users to view healthy teeth in a green or natural color, while carious biofilm glows red. The P31’s liquid lens optics with autofocus enables the device to go from macro close-up out to infinity. With a high definition of 1920 X 1080 pixels, and a lightweight 2.2-oz metal body, the P31 is small, durable, and comfortable to use.
Polaroid HealthCare
844-789-5050 | polaroidhealth.com
[Dental Laser]
Horizon
Featuring the company’s On Call technology to allow users to directly access a concierge-style service at the touch of a button, this laser is described as a complete laser system that can easily be integrated into your practice. The laser system includes a video camera that provides a video chat with Summus professionals and allows users to record their live training sessions. The system is designed to provide consistent, precise, reproducible results, and can be used for a number of dental applications, including periodontics.
Summus
615-595-7749 | summuslaser.com
[CAD/CAM Mill]
Planmeca PlanMill 50 S
The Planmeca FIT® Plus allows clinicians to achieve maximum productivity throughout an entirely digital dentistry workflow. Designed to produce high-end restorations with lab-quality esthetics, the Planmeca PlanMill 50 S addresses the industry’s need to mill a wide variety of materials including zirconia, Ivoclar Vivadent’s IPS e.max®, glass ceramics, PMMA, and wax. The mill comes equipped with a high-speed spindle and an automatic tool changer for 12 tools to keep it operating at full capacity.
Planmeca USA
630-529-2300 | planmeca.com
[X-ray Generator]
CS 2400P
The CS 2400P is a portable, battery-free x-ray generator that is small enough to be handheld. Its battery-free recharging system is designed to go from completely discharged to ready in less than 3 minutes. The CS 2400P’s exposure parameters are designed to be similar to those of a conventional generator, so image quality is not sacrificed by the unit’s compact size or portability. It can be transferred between operatories, freeing up valuable space within the practice.
Carestream Dental
800-944-6365 | carestreamdental.com
[3D Printing]
3Demax
The 3Demax is a compact, high-precision, high-speed 3D printer using DLP technology. With ultrafine resolution and a generously sized build plate, it accurately produces surgical guides, mouth guards, crowns and bridges, and more. Other benefits include high-speed precision processing, and software-supported validated workflow. It accepts all standard STL files and features RFID technology for automated material identification.
DMG America
800-662-6383 | dmg-america.com
[Intraoral Scanner]
PrograScan One
The PrograScan One is designed to capture high-quality digital impressions using artificial intelligence to remove soft tissue artifacts from the digital impression automatically. There are 2 versions of the scanner available, the PrograScan One and the PrograScan One+. The plus model includes wireless scanning technology and is designed to integrate with the PrograMill® for a completely digital workflow.
Ivoclar Vivadent
800-533-6825 | ivoclarvivadent.us
[Intraoral Scanner]
iTero Element 5D Plus
Offering enhanced processing speeds and improved visualizations, the iTero Element 5D Plus is the latest update to Align Technology’s iTero line of intraoral scanners. It features an integrated intraoral camera and a brighter screen to display images more clearly. The improved image processing reduces wait time by 20%. The series is available in 2 versions, the iTero Element 5D Plus cart and iTero Element 5D Plus mobile.
Align Technology
800-577-8767 | itero.com
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