3M Digital Oral Care unveils new 3M™ True Definition Scanner

3M Digital Oral Care has finally launched its much-anticipated digital impression taking solution, True Definition, in Australia and New Zealand with a national series of GO! Digital Symposiums featuring local and international users.

True Definition is a cart-based intraoral scanner indicated for quadrant and full-arch scans that can subsequently be used as a basis for the computer-aided design of single-tooth restorations and so far, bridges with up to eight units. In addition, implant abutments and crowns as well as orthodontic models, aligners and bonding trays, may also be produced.

3M is pitching True Definition to general dentists as well as specialists, particularly orthodontists and anyone placing implants. The key selling features of the system are its ability to capture impressions with hyper-accurary and the slender, compact design of the scanning wand that allows it to access all areas of the mouth with ease.

A further selling feature is the open architecture of the solution, as well as it's ability to integrate with third party dental laboratories or "Trusted" manufacturers.

Hence, dentists can use True Definition scans to mill restorations on an open architecuture milling unit or 3D printer in-house or outsource manufacture.

Revolutionary scanning wand

This latest evolution of True Definition incorporates a revolutionary new wand with a profile so slim that it's the smallest on the market. The new system, which has just been launched in tandem with 3M True Definition Scanner Software 5.0, supports faster, easier scanning with superior accuracy. With the new 3M True Definition Scanner, adopting digital scanning is now more comfortable and easier than ever before.

The need for speed

The new 3M True Definition Scanner was built for fast scanning - once the field is prepared, an adept user can scan a diagnostic arch in as little as 60 seconds. The new wand is designed to fit in the hand like a traditional dental handpiece, with a narrow, angled tip and a slim profile so ergonomically balanced it allows for one-handed scanning. This significantly enhances the reach to the challenging posterior anatomy. The small profile and fast scan time make scanning with 3M True Definition Scanner system more comfortable for dentists, orthodontists, their staff and patients.

"The digital world continues to move incredibly fast, and to keep pace with these trends, we continuously draw on the 3M innovation engine to bring fresh ideas to the table," said David Frazee, Vice President and General Manager of 3M Digital Oral Care. "Not only is this wand the smallest on the market, but it's designed to be incredibly intuitive, comfortable to hold and fast and easy to use."

"3M is proudly partnering with core3dcentres to introduce the 'True Def' Scanner to local dentists, orthodontists and specialists and they will be providing sales, installation, training and technical support for the system throughout Australia and New Zealand. 3M currently has clinical evaluations in place across ANZ and have commenced surgery set-ups involving both general and orthodontic practices" said ANZ Digital Oral Care Business Development Manager, Natalie Mann. "Our Trusted Connections ensure seamless integration with a broad range of CAD/CAM, digital implant and orthodontic appliance work flows. This provides our customers with peace of mind that comprehensive technical and clinical validations have been performed ensuring performance and quality. In addition the 3M True Definition Scanner offers Open Connections, that allow clinicians and laboratories to work with any system that accepts STL files offering unrestricted options for design, materials and production, based on what's clinically appropriate for each patient."