Relatively speaking Medit is a new kid on the intraoral scanner block, founded in 2000. The Korean company provides a more affordable entry point into digital dentistry through four very solid intraoral scanner models ranging in cost from about $12,000-$22,000.
Medit is lauded for their scanners’ open system capabilities, unlike other partnerships in the digital scanner space, and their Mac compatibility, which is also a rarity. The company boasts, “Magic made easy with a simple touch,” but while Medit intraoral scanners are easy to use, training and support aren’t free and reviews on the training indicate room for improvement. As per the magic, if the scan quality was on a scale of “sleight of hand to sawing a woman in half” it would be pulling a rabbit out of a hat so not David Blane but a crowd-pleaser nonetheless.
Medit does do the trick, which is why it has the reputation of being the starter scanner company. Medit’s scanners from the i500 to the new wireless i700 are fine digital tools for simple restorations (though do check with your lab as depth of information can be lacking). On the whole, Medit scanners are very good when it comes to speed, ease of use, and handling/size. The price is relatively low, but accuracy is only average, and edentulous scanning is below average. Additionally, there is no cart option, you have to purchase your laptop separately, and scanners may only have a one-year warranty.
For those dental professionals interested in intricate specs and details on each Medit intraoral digital scanner model we have provided available information below including speed, accuracy, ease of use, software compatibility, and ballpark prices.
Speaking of prices, one more thing to consider is scanner tips. With the top-of-the-line Medit scanner you are paying about $75 per tip that is autoclavable up to 150 times.
Information in short: Medit scanners vs Dandy’s digital dental solution
Simply, the Medit scanners are overall less accurate than the 3Shape TRIOS scanners that dental partners receive for free when they work with Dandy. In addition to the price of buying a scanner Medit charges for training and support which are also free with Dandy. So many practices have purchased a scanner, only to let it collect dust on the shelf. You don’t want to be that practice. At Dandy, we don’t make a penny until you actually send us lab work, so what we’ve created is a shared incentive for you to get up to speed and start using it quickly. Ask any dentist, training is critically important.
Dandy offers dental practices a free intraoral scanner.
Model: Medit i700 Wireless
The Medit i700 Wireless claims you can scan up to 30 cases on one battery life but also comes with a wire once the juice is zapped. The tip is reversible, so no need to twist your wrist for maxillary scans. The company flaunts “strengthened impact resistance minimizes damage from accidental drops.” Sold separately are small tips for posteriors and patients with a small oral cavity, as well as an auto-calibration tool.
Overview of functionality
Wireless scanner wand with three included batteries
60 GHz wireless technology
Included remote control allows the user to conveniently check scan data from the scanner itself and prevent cross-contamination
UV-C LED disinfection
3D in-motion video technology
3D full-color streaming capture
15 x 13 mm scan area
LED light source
Adaptive anti-fogging technology
Connectivity: USB 3.1 Gen1 (wireless hub)
Overall Medit i1700 Wireless ease of use
Wireless, lightweight handle (328g, 313 x 44 x 47.4mm) with 180-degree tip makes for easy scanning. Battery life of one hour with continuous use, eight hours in standby mode. If the battery runs out, simply connect the power cable to keep using.
Speed
Up to 70 FPS (frames per second), very good
Accuracy
Full-arch: 10.9µm ± 0.98, average
Software compatibility
Access to Medit Apps and Medit Link for a fee
System requirements (Mac)
MacOS:
- M1 Pro (8-core CPU, 7-core GPU)
- M2: (8-core CPU, 8-core GPU)
- 16 GB RAM
- OS: Monterey 12, Ventura 13
Recommended system requirements:
MacOS:
- M1 Pro (10-core CPU, 16-core GPU)
- M2: (8-core CPU, 10-core GPU)
- M2 Pro: (10-core CPU, 16-core GPU)
- 24 or 32 GB RAM
- OS: Monterey 12, Ventura 13
Price of Medit i1700 Wireless scanner
We’ve seen a Medit i1700 wireless priced at $19,000.
Medit i1700 Wireless scanner conclusion:
Medit’s top-of-the-line model includes a wireless option with a full hour of wireless scanning on a full charge and UV-C disinfection. The image capture is not very strong, however, leading to rescans, or worse, remakes.
Model: Medit i700 scanner
The wired version of the Medit i700 is more lightweight than the wireless and can be plugged directly into a computer without a power hub. Both models have a great speed of 70 frames per second.
Overview of functionality
The scanner comes with a detachable cable and remote control button for ease of scanning and mobility, allowing the user to conveniently check scan data from the scanner itself and prevent cross-contamination.
180-degree reversible tip (22.5 x 17.1mm)
Tips autoclavable up to 150 times
Automatic tool calibration.
UV-C LED disinfection.
3D in-motion video technology.
3D full-color streaming capture.
15 x 13 mm scan area.
LED light source.
Adaptive anti-fogging technology.
USB Type-C / USB Power Delivery 5V, 3A Power delivery support
Overall Medit i700 scanner ease of use
The lightweight handle (245g, 248 x 44 x 47.4mm) with 180-degree reversible tip makes for easy scanning and mobility. The mirror angle sits at 45 degrees which is good for posterior scanning.
Speed
Up to 70 FPS, very good
Accuracy
Full-arch: 10.9µm ± 0.98, average
Software compatibility
Access to Medit Apps and Medit Link for a fee
System requirements (Mac)
Minimum system requirements:
- M1 (8-core CPU, 7-core GPU)
- M2 (8-core CPU, 8-core GPU)
- 16 GB RAM
- OS: Monterey 12, Ventura 13
Recommended system requirements:
- M1 Pro (10-core CPU, 16-core GPU)
- M2 (8-core CPU, 10-core GPU)
- M2 Pro (10-core CPU, 16-core GPU)
- 24 or 32 GB RAM
- OS: Monterey 12, Ventura 13
Price of Medit i700 scanner
We’ve seen a Medit i1700 wireless priced at $16,000.
Medit i700 scanner conclusion:
The Medit i700 is cheaper and lighter than its wireless sister, with very good speed, average accuracy, but the angle makes it great for posterior scanning and mobility.
Model: Medit i600 scanner
The blue one, and the bridge between Medit’s first model and signature. The steps down from the i700 series include half the speed and no Remote Control Mode or UV-C Disinfection. However, the price point is also a step down with the Medit i600.
Overview of functionality
The Medit i600 scanner includes detachable cable and start scan button for ease of scanning and mobility, which allows the user to conveniently check scan data from the scanner itself and prevent cross-contamination. You can also directly connect the scanner wand to your computer using the included power delivery cable
Cable connectivity USB 3.1 Gen1
Automatic tool calibration
3D in-motion video technology
3D full-color streaming capture
15 x 13 mm scan area
LED light source
Adaptive anti-fogging technology
Overall Medit i600 scanner ease of use
Lightweight handle (245g, 248 x 44 x 47.4mm) with 180-degree reversible tip (22.2 x 15.9mm) makes for easy scanning and mobility.
Speed
Up to 35 FPS, fair
Accuracy
Full-arch: 10.9µm ± 0.98, average
Software compatibility
Access to Medit Apps and Medit Link for a fee
System requirements (Mac)
Minimum system requirements:
- M1 (8-core CPU, 7-core GPU)
- M2 (8-core CPU, 8-core GPU)
- 16 GB RAM
- OS: Monterey 12, Ventura 13
Recommended system requirements:
- M1 Pro (10-core CPU, 16-core GPU)
- M2 (8-core CPU, 10-core GPU)
- M2 Pro (10-core CPU, 16-core GPU)
- 24 or 32 GB RAM
- OS: Monterey 12, Ventura 13
Price of Medit i600 scanner
We’ve seen a Medit i1700 wireless priced at $11,500.
Medit i600 scanner conclusion
It is a more affordable scanner option that is similar to the Medit i700, but has a lower speed and does not come with remote control mode, UV-C LED disinfection, or HD mode. It does feature a 180-degree reversible tip.
Model: Medit i500 scanner
The Medit i500 was the scanner that started it all in this category for the company and won a Red Dot award for product design. Released in 2018, it was billed as the easy entry into digital dentistry. Since this model’s launch, Medit’s scanners have become 12% lighter, increased the scanning window by 7%, and tiled the mirror angle from 40 to 45 degrees for better capture of distal molars and interproximal areas.
Overview of functionality
Handle includes single button scanning control
UV-C LED disinfection
3D in-motion video technology
3D full-color streaming capture
14 x 13 mm scan area
LED light source
Adaptive anti-fogging technology
Connectivity: Wired USB 3.0
Overall Medit i500 scanner ease of use
Lightweight, wired handle (280g, 264 x 44 x 54.4mm) that includes HD mode
Speed
Up to 30 FPS, fair
Accuracy
Full-arch: 21.0µm ± 1.48, below average
Software compatibility
Access to Medit Apps and Medit Link for a fee
System requirements
Windows minimum system requirements (no Mac compatibility):
- Laptop:
- CPU: Intel Core i5-12500H
- Desktop:
- CPU: Intel Core i5-12400, AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
- 16 GB RAM
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (VRAM 6 GB or higher), NVIDIA RTX A3000 (VRAM 6 GB or higher)
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit, Windows 11 (recommended for 12th Gen or later Intel Core processors)
Windows recommended system requirements (no Mac compatibility):
- Laptop:
- CPU: Intel Core i5-12500H
- Desktop:
- CPU: Intel Core i5-12400, AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
- 16 GB RAM
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (VRAM 6 GB or higher), NVIDIA RTX A3000 (VRAM 6 GB or higher)
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit, Windows 11 (recommended for 12th Gen or later Intel Core processors)
Price of Medit i500 scanner
We’ve seen a Medit i1700 wireless priced at $16,000.
Medit i500 scanner conclusion
Medit has improved upon their first scanner. If you are new to the market and have decided that you only want a Medit scanner, then pay the few thousand more for a more recent model.
View a comparison of all the top intraoral scanners in the market here!
Conclusion: Is a Medit scanner right for you?
The entry-level scanner has a barrier to entry in that training and support cost extra which is not ideal when adopting digital dentistry or a new workflow; at Dandy training and ongoing expert support are always free.
While the scan quality of Medits are good, they are certainly not excellent. And speaking as a dental lab, we want you to send us the best possible scans, so that we can provide you the best possible restorations. Scan quality is just not something that makes sense to skimp on, we’d argue that above all else, it’s the biggest influencer of how well the crown fits. The Medit really struggles with stitching images and does not capture the same level of depth of information as a 3Shape TRIOS scanner (which you get free when you work with Dandy), so while it may meet your expectations for the simple restorations you do at first, as you go deeper into digital, you will start to notice more of its shortcomings.
