Summary: Dentsply Sirona’s new Primescan 2 is a cloud-native, wireless intraoral scanner that integrates with the DS Core platform, enhancing workflow efficiency and patient care for dental professionals. It offers hardware independence, improved hygiene, and versatility for scanning patients from anywhere.

Key Takeaways:

  • Primescan 2 allows dental professionals to perform scans on any internet-connected device, enhancing flexibility and efficiency in practice workflows.
  • The scanner’s advanced hygiene features and user-friendly design provide greater comfort for patients and ease of use for dental professionals.

Dentsply Sirona has introduced the new Primescan 2 wireless intraoral scanner designed to be used with the DS Core cloud platform. Powered by the DS Core cloud platform, the new wireless scanner is cloud-native, meaning it can scan on any internet-connected mobile or desktop device—without needing a dedicated computer.

Improved Workflow and Diagnostic Tools

Primescan 2 features improved workflow efficiency and extended treatment capabilities when compared to Primescan AC and Primescan Connect, allowing practices to expand the services they offer to patients. Meanwhile, improved communication and diagnostic tools can also help dental professionals deliver improved care and comfort, according to the company.

Primescan 2 Benefits for Dental Practices

  • Hardware-independence: Cloud-native solution operating on any device with an internet browser and enabled DS Core features.
  • Versatility: Wireless and easy to move. With Primescan 2, scan any patient, anytime, anywhere.
  • Simple handling: Sleek and well-balanced design with a narrower tip, allowing for easier access to molars or distal surfaces.
  • Fast workflow: A full arch scan can be taken in less than 1 minute while delivering excellent accuracy.
  • Ease of delegation: Easy to delegate the scanning work to other dental professionals in the practice team. During treatment, only the affected teeth have to be rescanned.
  • Always up to date: DS Core always runs on the latest version, eliminating the need for manual software updates.
  • Primary storage in the cloud: Reduces the need for additional scan storage costs in the practice.
  • Reliable hygiene: Comprehensive hygiene concept with closed design around the field of view, convenient single-use sleeves, and optional multi-use steel sleeve with sapphire glass (anticipated launch in Q4).

Cloud-Native Scanning and Integration with DS Core

Primescan 2 is based on the patented scanning technology of Primescan—combining the speed, accuracy, and ease of use of the original scanner with new cloud-native capabilities made possible through direct integration with DS Core. As a cloud-native intraoral scanner, Primescan 2 allows dental professionals to scan anytime, anywhere—using any internet-connected device.

The scan data is automatically processed and stored on DS Core, allowing patient consultations, lab ordering, and treatment planning to take place independently on any internet-connected device available. The scanning workflow on DS Core is designed to be intuitive and simple to use, allowing for delegation to dental professionals within the practice team.

Enhanced Patient Care and Hygiene

The size and outer shape of the scanner tip have been redesigned with Primescan 2 to make intraoral scanning more comfortable for patients, helping dental professionals scan molars and hard-to-reach distal surfaces.

Primescan 2 comes with single-use closed sleeves for ease of use, scan performance, and hygiene. A multi-use steel closed sleeve will be available optionally. Primescan 2 also has a tapping sensor for hygienic and ergonomic usage.