Intraoral Scanner Program for Dental Practices
Bring digital scanning to your practice with a lab partner ready to move with you.
Every scanner we place is new and remains the property of Elegant Dental Laboratory. Your practice keeps the scanner as long as it maintains a minimum monthly lab spend, which depends on the scanner. If your monthly lab work falls below the minimum, we charge the difference. Available nationwide to new and existing clients.
Compatible With All Major Intraoral Scanner Brands
Elegant Dental Laboratory supports open digital workflows and accepts STL and PLY files from all leading intraoral scanners, with direct connections for iTero, 3Shape TRIOS, Dentsply Sirona (CEREC and Primescan), Medit, Carestream, Planmeca, Shining 3D, ORI and Panda. Connection steps for each scanner are on Submit a Digital Case; export steps are in our guide How to Send a Scan to a Dental Lab.
Proven Digital Workflow
iTero
iTero scanners are popular for restorative and orthodontic workflows, offering intuitive scanning and strong treatment visualization. Ideal for practices focused on digital case acceptance and aligner integration.
Advanced Digital Precision
TRIOS
3Shape TRIOS intraoral scanners are widely used for high-accuracy digital impressions and seamless CAD/CAM integration. Known for speed and clarity, they support restorative, implant, and full-arch workflows with reliable digital performance.
Integrated CAD/CAM Ecosystem
Dentsply Sirona
Primescan technology delivers detailed digital impressions with advanced imaging capabilities. Designed for efficient chairside workflows and comprehensive restorative solutions.
Open & Flexible Digital System
Medit
Medit scanners are known for their open architecture and compatibility with multiple CAD/CAM platforms. A flexible solution for practices seeking efficient digital case submission.
Reliable Digital Imaging
Carestream Dental
Carestream intraoral scanners provide consistent digital impression capture with user-friendly workflows. A dependable option for restorative and general dentistry applications.
Comprehensive Digital Platform
Planmeca
Planmeca scanners integrate with a broader digital dentistry ecosystem, supporting restorative, implant, and full-arch workflows within a connected clinical environment.
Already scanning? We integrate seamlessly with your existing digital workflow.
Why Go Digital
Why Join Our Dental Scanner Partnership Program?
A smarter way to go digital, with your lab at your side.
What Dentists Say About Our Scanner Partnership
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How Our Intraoral Scanner Program Works
A scanner partnership built around your practice's digital workflow and agreed monthly lab production.
Step 1
Submit Your Qualification Request
Complete a short form so we can review your restorative and implant production, digital workflow, and growth goals. This allows us to structure the right scanner partnership program for your practice.
Step 2
Customized Monthly Production Agreement
Your practice and Elegant Dental Lab agree on a monthly lab-production commitment before the scanner is placed. Our team reviews eligibility and the written program terms with you.
Step 3
Receive Your Scanner & Go Digital
Once approved, your intraoral scanner is delivered and onboarding begins. Start sending digital impressions for crown & bridge, implant restorations, full-arch cases, and cosmetic workflows.
Full Digital Support
Your Digital Lab Partner
We support your digital workflow with seamless lab integration, real-time case review, and advanced implant solutions.
Training & Onboarding Support
Scanner training and service are provided by the manufacturer. We help coordinate onboarding and ensure smooth integration with our digital lab workflow, supporting efficient case submission from day one.
Real-Time CAD/CAM Review
Every digital impression is reviewed by our CAD/CAM dental lab team before production.
If margins or scan data need refinement, we notify your office immediately, reducing remakes and protecting chair time across crowns, implants, and full-arch restorations.
Ongoing Implant & Full-Arch Support
We support implant restorations, full-arch digital workflows, cosmetic cases, and complex treatment planning.
With Elegant Dental Laboratory as your digital partner, you gain consistent collaboration and predictable restorative outcomes.
Scanner Program FAQ
Common Questions About Our Intraoral Scanner Program
How much does the scanner cost?
There is no purchase price. The scanner is free to use while your practice maintains a minimum monthly lab spend with Elegant Dental Laboratory. The minimum depends on the scanner you choose.
What if our lab work is below the minimum in a month?
We charge the difference between your lab work and the minimum for that month.
Is there a contract term?
There is no fixed term. Your practice keeps the scanner as long as it maintains the minimum monthly lab spend.
Who can join the program?
New and existing Elegant Dental Laboratory clients anywhere in the United States.
How soon will we receive the scanner?
Usually 2 to 3 weeks after approval. We cover shipping.
Do we have to send all our cases to Elegant?
No. You only need to meet the monthly minimum. You can also use the scanner to send scans to other labs and to aligner companies.
Can we buy the scanner?
No. The scanner is leased to your practice and remains the property of Elegant Dental Laboratory. There is no buyout option.
How does an intraoral scanner improve dental practice efficiency?
An intraoral scanner replaces traditional impressions with fast, accurate digital impressions. High-resolution 3D scans reduce errors, eliminate retakes, and speed up treatment planning.
Digital files are sent instantly to Elegant Dental Laboratory, eliminating shipping delays and reducing turnaround times for crowns, bridges, implants, and full-arch restorations.
The result: improved accuracy, faster workflows, increased case acceptance, and better patient experience.
What file formats do you accept for digital scans?
We accept all industry-standard digital dentistry file formats, including:
- STL files
- PLY files
Our CAD/CAM dental lab workflow is fully compatible with major intraoral scanners and design software, ensuring seamless digital case submission.
Is patient data secure when sending digital scans?
Yes. Digital scan data is transmitted through encrypted and secure systems. Elegant Dental Laboratory follows strict data protection standards to ensure patient privacy and secure handling of all digital dental files. Access controls and secure login systems protect your practice and your patients.
Can intraoral scanners integrate with my existing dental software?
Most modern intraoral scanners integrate easily with practice management software and CAD/CAM systems. Because we work with open digital workflows and standard file formats (STL, PLY), you can adopt digital scanning without replacing your current systems.
What technical support do you provide?
Scanner training, onboarding, and equipment service are provided directly by the scanner manufacturer. Elegant Dental Laboratory supports your digital workflow on the laboratory side, including:
- Digital case submission guidance
- Case planning collaboration
- Real-time scan review
- Margin and data feedback before production
- Ongoing communication for complex implant and full-arch cases
Our CAD/CAM team is available by phone and email to provide prompt feedback on digital impressions and restorative planning.
How does digital scanning improve patient communication?
3D intraoral scans allow patients to see their teeth in real time. This improves treatment acceptance by visually explaining restorative dentistry, implant treatment, cosmetic cases, and full-mouth rehabilitation. Digital dentistry builds trust and increases case value.
Can digital scans be used for 3D printed restorations?
Yes. Digital impressions are used in CAD/CAM dentistry and 3D printing to fabricate:
- Crowns
- Surgical guides
- Models
- Provisionals
- Implant restorations
Digital workflows improve fit, reduce adjustments, and enhance restorative accuracy.
Can digital scanners handle full-arch and complex implant cases?
Modern intraoral scanners capture highly detailed full-arch scans and complex implant cases. Our digital implant workflow allows precise data capture, accurate stitching, and predictable full-arch restorations with reduced distortion compared to traditional impressions.
Can digital scans track treatment progress over time?
Yes. Digital files are stored securely and can be compared over time. This is especially valuable for orthodontics, implant healing, occlusal changes, and long-term restorative case monitoring. Digital record-keeping improves documentation and clinical decision-making.
What happens if there is a scan error?
If a digital scan shows unclear margins, incomplete data, or distortion affecting production, our CAD/CAM team reviews the case and contacts your office before fabrication begins. This early review helps reduce remakes, protect chair time, and ensure accurate restorative outcomes.
For technical issues related to the intraoral scanner hardware or software, support is provided directly by the scanner manufacturer.
Need Assistance?
We’re Here to Support Your Practice
For case coordination, pickup requests, or general support, call us at 877-335-5221
Get Started with Elegant Dental Laboratory
See if your practice qualifies for our intraoral scanner partnership program.
