IDT Readers’ Choice Technology Awards
Showcasing popular technology products from the past year
As CAD/CAM dentistry becomes more widespread, the number of exciting and useful products on the market continues to increase. As you make your purchasing decisions from among the plethora of options, it could be useful to see what products your peers have found interesting.
With this in mind, every July IDT recognizes technology products that drew the most engagement from our audience over the past year. We identified 30 products based on Reader Service Card and other data from throughout the year, and created an online poll to determine the 10 winners of the 2016 Readers’ Choice Technology Awards.
A total of 771 votes were recorded over a three-week period at the end of May. The winners, in no particular order, are presented here.
Identica Hybrid
Medit
- Scanner with 74% increase in speed; a full arch can be scanned in 16 seconds
- 84% decrease in data size due to innovations in computing method
- Accurate, reliable, easy to learn, and easy to use
TechEdge Showcase: February 2016
W meditcompany.com
E identica@meditcompany.com
Zirlux 16+
Zahn Dental
- Comprehensive zirconia solution
- Includes 16 pre-shaded VITA classical shades and three bleach shades plus white
- Produced in a range of sizes and thicknesses to fit leading milling machines
TechEdge Showcase: May 2016
W zahndental.com
P 800-496-9500
Lock n Release
Panthera Dental
- Bar developed specifically for easy installation and removal
- Unique, patented mechanism built in
- Can be removed by patients with dexterity issues of an auxiliary person
TechEdge Showcase: June 2016
W pantheradental.com
P 855-233-0388
ArgenZ Anterior
Argen Corporation
- Zirconia that is 25% more translucent than HT, with 765-MPa strength
- Six value-shaded super-translucent discs covering all 16 VITA Classic shades
- Easy to use, with minimal stain and glaze required
TechEdge Showcase: May 2016
W argen.com
P 800-255-5524
ZCAD Poly Gum Blanks
Harvest Dental
- Brings the precision, speed, and profitability of CAD/CAM to removable dentistry
- Esthetic gingiva solution with excellent tissue coloration
- Accurate vein simulation and outstanding translucency
TechEdge Showcase: December 2015
W harvestdental.com
P 800-706-7599
inLab Software 15
Dentsply Sirona
- Creates screw-retained bridges and bars, and more
- Imports all digital impression service files
- Makes model-free dentistry easy with new triple-tray scan mode for the inEos X5
TechEdge Showcase: February 2016
W sironausa.com
P 800-659-5977
AvaDent Digital Dentures
AvaDent
- Industry’s first true CAD/CAM prosthesis
- Precision-milled base for unsurpassed fit and patient comfort in 2-3 visits
- Monolithic teeth and base result in improved strength
TechEdge Showcase: December 2015
W avadent.com
P 480-275-2736
Pekkton Ivory
Anaxdent North America
- High-performance polymer for implant frames
- 80% more compressive strength than PEEK polymer - Excess material can be pressed, eliminating waste
TechEdge Showcase: May 2016
W anaxdentusa.com
P 877-897-6598
Freedom HD
DOF USA
- More precise, faster scanner with added features
- 2.0-megapixel cameras, USB 3.0 interface
- Articulator-direct bite scans and the patented Stable Scan Stage (SSS) Scanning Method
TechEdge Showcase: February 2016
W dof-usa.com
P 571-248-5599
Ceramill Zolid FX
Amann Girrbach
- Polychromatic, super-high-translucent zirconia
- Integrated shade and translucency gradient
- Smooth shade transitions simulate enamel, dentin, and cervical shades in a naturally fluent progression
TechEdge Showcase: May 2016
W amanngirrbach.com
P 704-837-1404
