Know What You’re Getting with Free Scanner Programs
Many dental practices are intrigued by free intraoral scanner programs—but not all offers are created equal. Most programs come with strict limitations on lab usage, support, and case flexibility. Incisive Dental stands out by offering a free 3Shape TRIOS scanner while maintaining freedom, transparency, and long-term support.
When considering scanner programs, it’s critical to look beyond the price tag and understand what comes with the commitment. In many cases, the scanner may be free, but the lab relationship is rigid, costs are opaque, and support is minimal. This can create friction in your workflow and limit your ability to scale or adapt your offerings.
Free Scanner Programs: How Incisive Dental Stands Apart
| Feature | Other Free Scanner Programs | Incisive Dental |
|---|---|---|
| Scanner Cost | Free (with lab contract) | Free (with lab partnership) |
| Lab Choice | Locked into a single lab | Freedom to choose from multiple labs |
| Transparency | Little visibility into case handling | Full insight into who produces restorations |
| Support & Warranty | Limited or basic | Full replacement coverage, live support |
| Training & Optimization | Minimal post-onboarding | Ongoing training & scanner optimization |
Why Lab Flexibility Matters
Other programs often require you to send 100% of your work to their in-house lab, which can create bottlenecks and limit the ability to choose the right partner for each case. Incisive allows dentists to send work to:
- Specialized labs for full-arch or removable cases
- Crown and bridge labs for efficient everyday restorative workflows
- Local labs for fast turnaround or trusted relationships
You get the benefit of clinical control and freedom to route each case to the best-fitting partner—especially valuable when working with high-acuity patients or complex treatment plans.
Comprehensive Support Beyond the Scanner
With Incisive, the support doesn’t stop at delivery. Practices receive:
- Full equipment replacement if the scanner is damaged
- Dedicated training on how to maximize digital workflows
- Real-time support for scanning, sending cases, and lab communication
We’re committed to ensuring that your team feels confident and empowered—not just to take digital impressions, but to use them as a gateway to growth.
More Than Just Impressions
Many programs focus solely on replacing traditional impressions. Incisive helps you go further by integrating the scanner into:
- Patient education and case acceptance
- Diagnostics and occlusion analysis
- New services like clear aligners, sleep appliances, and nightguards
By extending the scanner’s role beyond impressions, you can drive more revenue from your existing patient base and unlock opportunities for practice expansion.
The Bottom Line
If your practice values freedom, long-term scalability, and meaningful support, Incisive Dental offers more than just a scanner. It delivers a platform to grow your practice with digital dentistry—on your terms.
Let us help you modernize your workflow, increase clinical control, and build a more agile, profitable practice. Contact us.
