Precision Comparison: Medit i700 vs. PrimeScan
📊 Quick Technical Summary
This article compares the trueness and precision of intraoral scanners, highlighting the performance of Medit i700 and Sirona's PrimeScan in different dental preparations, according to literature studies. Both demonstrated similar results, emphasizing the importance of cost-benefit analysis in choosing digital dentistry equipment.
- Scanners Evaluated: 8 intraoral scanners
- Best Results: Medit i700 and PrimeScan
- Evaluation Criteria: Trueness and Precision
- Application: Intraoral scans in dental preparations
Digital dentistry has transformed clinical practice, offering innovative solutions for diagnosis, planning, and treatment. Among the most prominent technologies, intraoral scanners play a fundamental role in acquiring precise data of the oral cavity. The choice of ideal equipment, however, requires a careful analysis of factors such as trueness, precision, and cost-benefit, based on scientific evidence.
🔬 The Science Behind: Performance Comparison Between Intraoral Scanners
Trueness
Ability to reproduce anatomical reality.
Precision
Reproducibility of results in repeated scans.
Cost-Benefit
Relationship between performance and financial investment.
A comparative study evaluated the trueness and precision of 8 intraoral scanners in different types of dental preparation. The results indicated a significant difference among the tested scanners. The Medit i700 and Sirona's PrimeScan demonstrated the best results in this study.
It is important to note that, although the PrimeScan is a high-performance scanner, historically marketed at a significantly high price (approximately 230,000 Brazilian Reais in Brazil), the Medit i700, with a more accessible launch price (around 80,000 Brazilian Reais), showed similar results in scientific literature. This equivalence in performance, coupled with the price difference, raises questions about the profit margin practiced by some companies and the importance of a conscious cost-benefit analysis by the professional.
| Scanner | Performance (Trueness and Precision) | Launch Price (Brazil) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medit i700 | Best results | ~80,000 Brazilian Reais | ✅ High Performance, Competitive Cost |
| PrimeScan (Sirona) | Best results | ~230,000 Brazilian Reais | ✅ High Performance, High Cost |
Another study, focused on new-generation scanners, also addressed trueness and precision. Scanners such as Itero 5D, Medit i700, PrimeScan, and Trios 4, when analyzed, showed regularity and similarity in their performance graphs. This suggests that these latest-generation devices are equivalent in terms of technical capability. The choice, therefore, should consider the cost-benefit, avoiding the acquisition of obsolete technologies that, although they may be sold as "new," do not incorporate the latest technological advancements.
The comparison between scanner generations is also crucial. For example, the Medit i500 demonstrated better performance than the Trios 3. The Medit i700, in turn, surpassed both the i500 and the Trios 3. Compared to the Trios 4, the Medit i700 showed linearly similar performance, indicating that technological evolution is constant and that analysis should be made between equipment of equivalent generations for an informed investment decision.
🏆 Authority and Scientific Compliance
✅ Conclusion and Expert Voice
The choice of an intraoral scanner should be guided by scientific evidence and a careful cost-benefit analysis. Literature demonstrates that scanners like the Medit i700 and PrimeScan offer high performance in trueness and precision. It is fundamental for the professional to seek information from independent studies and compare equipment of equivalent technological generations, avoiding investments in obsolete technologies and ensuring that the decision aligns with evidence-based dentistry.
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About the author
Prof. Dr. Weber Adad Ricci
Reabilitação Oral · Prótese Dentária · Odontologia Digital · UNESP FOAr
Doutor em Reabilitação Oral/Prótese pela FOAr/UNESP (2005). Professor RTC MS-3.1 — Depto. Odontologia Social, UNESP. Autor dos livros Lógica 01 e 02 (11.000+ cópias, 40+ países, 3 idiomas). Criador da Matriz BRB e do conceito Estética e Oclusão Bioinspiradas. Fundador do Instituto Weber Ricci (3.000+ alunos). Consultor Smart Dent · Medit · Ultradent · GC · Kavo/Kerr. ORCID: 0000-0003-0996-3201 · Scopus: 55509352400.