Intraoral scanner pricing is notoriously opaque: most manufacturers sell through dealers, bundle carts and laptops, and increasingly attach a mandatory software subscription. We track 21 intraoral scanners; only 12 have a documented price. Here is everything we could verify.
Published intraoral scanner prices
Median published price: $22,500. The range runs from $10,999 (Aoralscan 3) to $54,000 (iTero Lumina).
Table view
| Product | Low | High | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
What about iTero Lumina?
“iTero Lumina price” is one of the most-searched questions in digital dentistry. Align does not publish a list price — Lumina is sold directly with a service agreement, and quotes vary with the bundle, Invisalign volume and trade-in. Here is what the quotes we collected show: a new unit typically lands at $39,000–$54,000.
| Option | Price (USD) | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| iTero Lumina (standard) | $39,000 – $50,000 | Multi-Direct Capture. Final price depends on configuration (cart or tablet). |
| iTero Lumina Pro | $39,000 – $54,000 | Adds NIRI caries detection and the extended ortho-restorative protocol. |
| Trade-in (iTero Element 2 / 5D) | up to $20,000 off | Net price for a new scanner can land around $21,000 – $25,000. |
| Refurbished / certified pre-owned | $8,999 – $15,995 | Depends on model year (2024–2025 units) and official warranty. |
| Used, bought directly from a practice | from $5,000 | Cheapest route; verify the licence can be transferred. |
| Licence transfer fee (used units) | $350 one-time | Charged by Align Technology when a used device changes owner. |
| Service plan / subscription | $300 – $500 / month | Often 1–3 years included with a new unit; tiers 1–3 cover cloud storage and simulators. |
- A subscription/service plan is required to keep cloud storage, updates and simulators working.
- Open export: scans can be exported in open formats.
- For comparison, the previous-generation iTero Element 5D Plus is documented at $28,000–$34,840.
Once the bundled 1–3 years run out, every further year of service adds $3,600–$6,000 — over a five-year ownership that can exceed the price gap between scanner brands. Compare it with subscription-free scanners in the table below.
When you request a quote, ask for the scanner, hardware and total service-plan cost over five years on separate lines. That last number is what differs most between brands.
Subscriptions and lock-in
4 scanners in our database require an ongoing plan; 9 are documented as subscription-free; the rest are unverified. Open file export (STL/PLY/OBJ) is confirmed for 19 of 21.
Why it matters: a subscription-free scanner with open export lets you choose any lab and any CAD software. A closed or subscription-locked scanner ties your future costs to one vendor’s pricing decisions.
Costs the sticker price leaves out
- Service plan / warranty — often mandatory for software updates and cloud storage.
- Computer or cart — some prices include a laptop, others do not.
- Autoclavable or disposable tips — a real per-patient cost at scale.
- Chairside design and milling software — typically a separate licence.
- Training time — the hidden cost of switching brands later.
Full comparison table
| Scanner | Price | Subscription | Open export | Wireless | Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRIOS 6 | $27,900 | Not required | ✓ | ✓ | 8.2 |
| TRIOS 5 | $25,900 | Not required | ✓ | ✓ | 7.7 |
| Aoralscan 3 | $10,999 | Not required | ✓ | ? | 7.5 |
| Primescan Connect | $24,000 | not verified | ✓ | ? | 7.1 |
| Medit i900 | $17,999 | Not required | ✓ | ? | 6.9 |
| Aoralscan Elite | $20,999 | not verified | ✓ | ? | 6.8 |
| Primescan 2 | $25,645 | Required | ✓ | ✓ | 6.1 |
| 3M True Definition | $15,995 | Required | ✓ | ? | 5.9 |
| iTero Element 5D Plus | $28,000–$34,840 | Required | ✓ | ? | 5.8 |
| iTero Lumina | $39,000–$54,000 | Required | ✓ | ? | 5.7 |
| Planmeca Emerald S | quote | Not required | ✓ | ? | 5.7 |
| Fussen S6500 | quote | not verified | ✓ | ? | 5.6 |
| DEXIS IS 3800W | quote | Not required | ✓ | ✓ | 5.5 |
| DEXIS IS 3800 | quote | not verified | ✓ | ✕ | 5.5 |
| Heron IOS | quote | Not required | ✓ | ? | 5.5 |
| Panda Smart | $12,800 | not verified | ? | ? | 5.4 |
| Medit i700 | quote | Not required | ✓ | ✓ | 5.3 |
| SIRIOS | quote | Not required | ✓ | ✓ | 5.2 |
| Virtuo Vivo | quote | not verified | ✓ | ? | 4.8 |
| CEREC Omnicam | quote | not verified | ✓ | ? | 4.4 |
| Aoralscan ELF | $11,999 | not verified | ? | ? | – |
Next: see the intraoral scanner ranking, or compare two models side by side with the comparison builder.
FAQ
How much does the iTero Lumina cost?
Align Technology does not publish a list price, but quotes we collected put a new iTero Lumina at $39,000–$54,000 (the Pro configuration with NIRI sits at the top of that range). Trade-in of an iTero Element 2 or 5D can take up to $20,000 off, refurbished units sell for about $9,000–$16,000, and a used unit carries a $350 Align licence transfer fee. After the bundled 1–3 years, the service plan runs about $300–$500 per month.
What is the cheapest intraoral scanner?
Among scanners with a published price, Aoralscan 3 is the lowest at $10,999. The median published price is $22,500.
Do intraoral scanners require a subscription?
4 scanners in our database require an ongoing subscription or service plan (Primescan 2, 3M True Definition, iTero Element 5D Plus, iTero Lumina); 9 are documented as usable without one (TRIOS 6, TRIOS 5, Aoralscan 3, Medit i900, Planmeca Emerald S, DEXIS IS 3800W, Heron IOS, Medit i700, SIRIOS).
Is there a CDT code for an intraoral scan?
Yes. Since CDT 2023 there are codes for 3D dental surface scans (D0801 for a direct scan and D0802 for an indirect scan of a model). Whether a payer reimburses them is plan-specific — check with the payer before billing.