Ultralight and ultrafast, this intraoral scanner represents next-generation technology for powder-free digital scanning
According to the American Gem Society, emerald is a symbol of rebirth believed to grant the owner youth, good fortune, and foresight. The next-
generation Planmeca Emerald Intraoral Scanner won’t reverse the aging process or tell you what lottery numbers to play, but it will provide plenty of foresight with its ability to deliver faster scan speeds with high accuracy and detail. Plus, as the manufacturer details, its small head and light weight (8.5 oz) make it a “jewel” to use and more comfortable for patients.
Designed, engineered, and manufactured in the United States, the ergonomic Planmeca Emerald has a 2-button operation that gives users the ability to advance the various functions within the software without needing to take their hands off the scanner to click a mouse; this allows for better control and efficient workflow. The 3-laser, full spectrum rapid scanning captures excellent lifelike scans of the oral environment. When the user goes from “0 to 16 [teeth] in 44 seconds,” he or she will have the ability to see the smallest details of both the hard and soft tissue. Ultimately, this technology delivers high-
quality virtual models for restorative procedures, including inlays, onlays, crowns, bridges, and veneers.
“This revolutionary product makes chairside workflow effortless. The accuracy of the impressions meets the most demanding needs with a fully integrated color scanning option,” said Gary Severance, Chief Marketing Officer, E4D Technologies (manufacturer of Planmeca’s CAD/ CAM product line).
Including a laptop PC, mouse, and Planmeca Romexis 2D and fi le management software, Planmeca Emerald’s native open platform provides a complete turn-key solution that integrates with practice management software or other third-party imaging files. The USB-3 portable plug-and-play connectivity allows clinicians to use the Planmeca Emerald in multiple workstations. The scanner is backed with comprehensive support that includes support-on-site remote services and training through Planmeca’s Digital Academy. “Small in size, light in weight, outstanding speed, and superior accuracy, also in full natural colors—I’m confident that with these features Planmeca Emerald will become one of the most precious tools in the world of intraoral scanning,” Severance said.
A Closer Look in Augmented Reality
What’s the best way to show someone a new, state-of-the-art technology? Planmeca wanted the Emerald to literally jump off the page, so they leveraged a unique Augmented Reality experience. Users can experience Planmeca Emerald by downloading the app through the App Store or Google Play and scanning the image of Emerald anywhere they see the Planmeca Emerald icon (shown above). The proprietary technology delivers an animated, 3D video that guides viewers through a sleek presentation and a live demo of how Planmeca Emerald scans an entire section of the mouth in only 45 seconds. Users can also tap to schedule a demo, check out a scanner value comparison, or access the Planmeca Digital Academy. More features will be added.
