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Carestream Dental recently launched the CS 3500 intraoral scanner developed by its CS Solutions CAD/CAM portfolio which is now available for sale in India. First introduced in India at the FDI International Dental Show, Delhi, in September 2014, the CS 3500 is a truly portable, powder-free, 2D and 3D color intraoral scanner that provides practitioners with the information they need to create aesthetically pleasing and perfectly fitting fixed restorations.
With the CS 3500, dental professionals can quickly and efficiently acquire 2D and 3D images of patients’ teeth for restorative procedures, without the need for conventional impressions. These true color images help dental professionals distinguish tooth structures and existing restorations from gingival tissue.
The true color 2D scans can be saved as JPEG images to improve communication between the practitioner and the lab, and also make color matching of restorations easier. 3D images are displayed at a high resolution of 1024 x 768; with this level of detail, clinicians can easily identify critical anatomical features including margin lines, undercuts and contact points.
The scanner offers high-angulation scanning of up to 45 degrees, making it easier to move the scanner head within patients’ mouths. The CS 3500 scans to a depth ranging from -2 to +13 mm with an average precision of 30 µm. The maneuverability of the scanner is further complemented by its design. The CS 3500 offers a slim scanner head that features two different tip sizes, one that fits most adults and one for children and adults with smaller mouths. These tips are also autoclavable.
The CS 3500 also has a built-in heater that prevents the mirror from fogging during digital impression acquisitions, reducing the amount of time required for a single scan. The scanner does not require practitioners to apply reflective powder on patients’ teeth prior to scanning, which further streamlines the process and makes it more pleasant for patients.
The CS 3500 also features a light guidance system that simplifies the scanning process for dental professionals. This system guides practitioners through the image acquisition process thereby minimizing the need to watch a screen or monitor while scanning, so they can look at patients’ mouths directly. This ultimately ensures images are accurately taken to create 3D models for patients’ restorations.
In addition to its lightweight design (295 grams), the CS 3500 can easily be shared between operatories because there is no heavy trolley to push around. Additionally, the intraoral scanner connects via USB 2.0 cable¹ to a PC workstation or laptop.
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