Medit i700 Intraoral Scanner Improves Clinical Workflow Efficiency, Predictability

Christian Brenes, DDS, MS

The dental industry is in an era of transformational change, says Christian Brenes, DDS, MS, Associate Professor and Director of the Master Program in Digital Dentistry at the Medical University of South Carolina.

"Every 20 to 30 years there is a transformational moment that changes dentistry forever, from the discovery of anesthetics to bonding to osseointegration to digital dentistry. In my personal experience, digital dentistry entirely changed the way I practice," he says. "The dental principles remain the same, but the way a clinician may practice is very different than before. This new era of dentistry offers more predictable and efficient workflows."

One technology that has become a must-have for Brenes is the Medit i700 intraoral scanner. "The real advantage of the i700 scanner, in my opinion, is the synergy between the scanner and the new features of Medit Scan for Clinics," he says.

"I use the analogy of how digital dentistry is like a sports team: The best workflows can only be achieved when the best players are on my team. There are great scanners in the market, but I use the i700 daily because it's the one that best supports my workflows with its ease of use, open architecture, speed, accuracy, integration with third-party software, and incorporation of Medit Apps," Brenes says. Medit Apps is a portfolio of software suites, including ones for patient consultation, data analysis, model and restoration design, and personal workflow customization.

As a prosthodontist, Brenes' workflows incorporate CAD software, several 3D printers, and milling machines. "The i700 allows me an easy and straightforward clinical workflow while enabling me to use advanced tools such as color filtering for easy retraction and AI scan body matching for smart identification and alignment of scan bodies, and more."

Patient acceptance and engagement is another benefit of the i700, Brenes says. "Using state-of-the-art technologies like the i700 intraoral scanner in dental practice gets patients engaged in what you are doing for them. I use it as an intraoral camera to explain lesions and problems related to the treatment plan. You can also combine the patient's data with a Medit App such as Smile Design to generate a simulated result of an improved smile or treatment outcome in a matter of seconds. Or, for orthodontic cases, Medit allows for an orthodontic simulation of teeth alignment. This improves communication with patients, makes treatment plans clearer, and helps case acceptance." The elimination of physical impressions, he adds, also goes a long way toward patient satisfaction.

Integrating the Medit i700 intraoral scanner into daily practice, Brenes says, was easy-and less messy to deal with. "I certainly have not had patients or staff members complaining about using a scanner instead of impression materials."

Christian Brenes, DDS, MS
Associate Professor, College of Dental Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina

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