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Digital Workflow · updated Sep 30, 2026

Best Intraoral Scanners in 2026

Chairside digital impression scanners. Looking for the right intraoral scanner? We rank 21 products on verified data — not vendor payments.

21products tracked
57%publish any pricing
$22,500median list price

TRIOS 6 leads on our Data Index (8.2), narrowly ahead of TRIOS 5 (7.7). 9 of 21 products are quote-only; public entry prices range from $10,999 to $39,000. What to check first: open export (STL/PLY) and whether a yearly subscription is required.

The ranking

Ordered by Denture-ID Data Index. Products without enough verified data are listed after ranked ones, never hidden.

1

TRIOS 6

3Shape · Intraoral scanner

TRIOS 6 is an intraoral scanner from 3Shape using hyperspectral technology. Documented list price $27,900. No subscription required to operate. Exports open PLY/DCM/STL…

$27,900
8.2/ 10
2

TRIOS 5

3Shape · Intraoral scanner

TRIOS 5 is an intraoral scanner from 3Shape. Documented list price $25,900. No subscription required to operate. Exports open STL/PLY/DCM files. FDA 510(k) cleared.

$25,900 FDA cleared
7.7/ 10
3

Aoralscan 3

SHINING 3D · Intraoral scanner

Aoralscan 3 is an intraoral scanner from SHINING 3D using structured light technology. Documented list price $10,999. No subscription required to operate. Exports open…

$10,999
7.5/ 10
4

Primescan Connect

Dentsply Sirona · Intraoral scanner

Primescan Connect is an intraoral scanner from Dentsply Sirona using same primescan acquisition unit as cerec primescan (laptop-based) technology. Documented list price…

$24,000
7.1/ 10
5

Medit i900

Medit · Intraoral scanner

Medit i900 is an intraoral scanner from Medit. Documented list price $17,999. No subscription required to operate. Exports open STL/PLY/OBJ files.

$17,999
6.9/ 10
6

Aoralscan Elite

SHINING 3D · Intraoral scanner

Aoralscan Elite is an intraoral scanner from SHINING 3D using intraoral-photogrammetry technology. Documented list price $20,999. Exports open STL/OBJ/PLY files.

$20,999
6.8/ 10
7

Primescan 2

Dentsply Sirona · Intraoral scanner

Primescan 2 is an intraoral scanner from Dentsply Sirona using patented scanning technology technology. Documented list price $25,645. Requires an ongoing subscription…

$25,645 FDA cleared
6.1/ 10
8

3M True DefinitionLegacy (no active development)

Solventum (ex-3M) · Intraoral scanner

3M True Definition is an intraoral scanner from Solventum (ex-3M) using optical impression system technology. Documented list price $15,995. Requires an ongoing…

$15,995 FDA cleared
5.9/ 10
9

iTero Element 5D Plus

Align Technology · Intraoral scanner

iTero Element 5D Plus is an intraoral scanner from Align Technology using niri (near-infrared imaging) technology. Documented list price $28,000–$34,840. Requires an…

$28,000–$34,840
5.8/ 10
10

iTero Lumina

Align Technology · Intraoral scanner

iTero Lumina is an intraoral scanner from Align Technology using itero multi-direct capture technology. Documented list price $39,000–$54,000. Requires an ongoing…

$39,000–$54,000 FDA cleared
5.7/ 10
11

Planmeca Emerald S

Planmeca · Intraoral scanner

Planmeca Emerald S is an intraoral scanner from Planmeca using projected triangulation technology. No subscription required to operate. Exports open STL/PLY files.

Quote only
5.7/ 10
12

Fussen S6500

Fussen · Intraoral scanner

Fussen S6500 is an intraoral scanner from Fussen using structured light (video) technology. Exports open STL/PLY/OBJ files.

Quote only Limited data
5.6/ 10
13

DEXIS IS 3800W

Envista (DEXIS) · Intraoral scanner

DEXIS IS 3800W is an intraoral scanner from Envista (DEXIS) using CMOS technology. No subscription required to operate. Exports open STL/PLY/DCM/OBJ files.

Quote only
5.5/ 10
14

DEXIS IS 3800

Envista (DEXIS) · Intraoral scanner

DEXIS IS 3800 is an intraoral scanner from Envista (DEXIS) using CMOS technology. Exports open STL/PLY/OBJ files.

Quote only
5.5/ 10
15

Heron IOS

3DISC · Intraoral scanner

Heron IOS is an intraoral scanner from 3DISC. No subscription required to operate. Exports open STL/OBJ/PLY files.

Quote only Limited data
5.5/ 10
16

Panda Smart

Freqty · Intraoral scanner

Panda Smart is an intraoral scanner from Freqty using optical scanning technology. Documented list price $12,800. FDA registered.

$12,800
5.4/ 10
17

Medit i700

Medit · Intraoral scanner

Medit i700 is an intraoral scanner from Medit. No subscription required to operate. Exports open STL/OBJ/PLY files. FDA 510(k) cleared (K210459).

Quote only FDA cleared
5.3/ 10
18

SIRIOS

Straumann · Intraoral scanner

SIRIOS is an intraoral scanner from Straumann. No subscription required to operate. Exports open STL/PLY files.

Quote only
5.2/ 10
19

Virtuo Vivo

Straumann · Intraoral scanner

Virtuo Vivo is an intraoral scanner from Straumann. Exports open STL/PLY files.

Quote only Limited data
4.8/ 10
20

CEREC Omnicam

Dentsply Sirona · Intraoral scanner

CEREC Omnicam is an intraoral scanner from Dentsply Sirona. Exports open STL/DXD files. FDA registered.

Quote only Limited data
4.4/ 10
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Aoralscan ELF

SHINING 3D · Intraoral scanner

Aoralscan ELF is an intraoral scanner from SHINING 3D using structured light technology. Documented list price $11,999.

$11,999 Limited data
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How the top 3 compare

Each axis is 0–10 and only drawn where we have evidence. Hover a point for the underlying facts.

510 Openness 10.0 · 10.0 · 10.0 Regulatory 6.0 · 6.0 · – Price clarity 9.0 · 9.0 · 9.0 Spec disclosure 8.3 · 5.0 · 3.3 Accuracy evidence – · – · –
TRIOS 6TRIOS 5Aoralscan 3
Table view
AxisTRIOS 6TRIOS 5Aoralscan 3
Openness 10.010.010.0
Regulatory 6.06.0no data
Price clarity 9.09.09.0
Spec disclosure 8.35.03.3
Accuracy evidence no datano datano data
TRIOS 6Index 8.2

Best axis: openness 10.0

TRIOS 5Index 7.7

Best axis: openness 10.0

Aoralscan 3Index 7.5

Best axis: openness 10.0

TRIOS 6 vs TRIOS 5 →

List prices

12 of 21 products publish a list price. Log scale; bars show a published range, dots a single price.

$10K $20K $50K $100K median $22,500 Aoralscan 3 $10,999 Aoralscan ELF $11,999 Panda Smart $12,800 3M True Definition $15,995 Medit i900 $17,999 Aoralscan Elite $20,999 Primescan Connect $24,000 Primescan 2 $25,645 TRIOS 5 $25,900 TRIOS 6 $27,900 iTero Element 5D Plus $28,000–$34,840 iTero Lumina $39,000–$54,000
Table view
ProductLowHighNote
Aoralscan 3$10,999$10,999
Aoralscan ELF$11,999$11,999
Panda Smart$12,800$12,800
3M True Definition$15,995$15,995
Medit i900$17,999$17,999
Aoralscan Elite$20,999$20,999
Primescan Connect$24,000$24,000
Primescan 2$25,645$25,645
TRIOS 5$25,900$25,900
TRIOS 6$27,900$27,900
iTero Element 5D Plus$28,000$34,840
iTero Lumina$39,000$54,000

Median list price is $22,500; the most expensive public price is 3.5× the cheapest.

How open is pricing?

Share of vendors by pricing transparency — this category versus the digital workflow hub and our full database.

Full public pricingPublic starting pricePartially publicQuote only
Intraoral scanners · 21
57% 43%
31% 54%
All products · 508
24% 52%
Table view
Full public pricingPublic starting pricePartially publicQuote only
Intraoral scanners01209
Digital Workflow hub832856
All products7747122262

Where they sell

Number of products in this category marketed in each region.

CA1
UK1
EU5
US10
MENA0
APAC1
LATAM0
AU1
NZ1

+ 1 product marketed globally.

Head-to-head comparisons

How we rank intraoral scanners

Scores come from 173 cited sources across these products — vendor documentation, pricing pages, regulatory databases and public review platforms. Affiliate relationships never change a score. For this category we pay particular attention to open export (STL/PLY) and whether a yearly subscription is required.

Full methodology →

FAQ

What is the best intraoral scanners software in 2026?

On our data-driven index, TRIOS 6 ranks first (8.2/10), followed by TRIOS 5 (7.7) and Aoralscan 3 (7.5). The index weighs verified features, integrations, pricing clarity, support, vendor stability and public user ratings.

How much does intraoral scanners cost?

Among 12 products with public pricing, entry prices range from $10,999 to $39,000, with a median of $22,500. 9 of 21 vendors are quote-only.