Atomica VS Itero
Atomica VS Itero
Atomica VS Itero
One of the oldest scanners in the market, Itero was designed for taking invisalign scans, however it’s not very popular with full arch cases or edentulous scans, so you need to consider if you are willing to pay more than $40,000 for that sole purpose.
One of the oldest scanners in the market, Itero was designed for taking invisalign scans, however it’s not very popular with full arch cases or edentulous scans, so you need to consider if you are willing to pay more than $40,000 for that sole purpose.
One of the oldest scanners in the market, Itero was designed for taking invisalign scans, however it’s not very popular with full arch cases or edentulous scans, so you need to consider if you are willing to pay more than $40,000 for that sole purpose.
Compared Features
Features
Atomica
S200
Atomica
S200
Itero
Element2
Itero
Element2
Itero
Element 5d
Itero
Element 5d
Additional Fees
Additional Fees
$5000 yearly
$5000 yearly
$5000 yearly
$5000 yearly
No Pre-heating
No Pre-heating
Plug & Play
Plug & Play
Cloud Storage
Cloud Storage
100 GB
100 GB
10 GB
10 GB
10 GB
10 GB
Warranty
Warranty
2 Years
2 Years
1 Year
1 Year
1 year
1 year
Replacement in Warranty
Replacement in Warranty
Support From Manufacturer
Support From Manufacturer
Additional Perks
Additional Perks
1 year of free
exports
1 year
of free
exports
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5 Reasons customers choose
Atomica over Medit
5 Reasons customers choose
Atomica over Medit
Atomica’s setup is so much faster
Atomica’s setup is so much faster
With no down time from pre heating, and a smart auto calibration feature, there’s no need for pre-scan setup, just plug your scanner and enjoy hassle free scanning.
With no down time from pre heating, and a smart auto calibration feature, there’s no need for pre-scan setup, just plug your scanner and enjoy hassle free scanning.
With no down time from pre heating, and a smart auto calibration feature, there’s no need for pre-scan setup, just plug your scanner and enjoy hassle free scanning.
00
s
Calibration Free
Atomica offers more than just a scanner
Atomica offers more than just a scanner
With one full year or free exports on the digital software suite, your digital workflow will be like never before, take a full mouth scan in under 2 minutes, and immediately start planning and exporting your surgical guide FOR FREE!
With one full year or free exports on the digital software suite, your digital workflow will be like never before, take a full mouth scan in under 2 minutes, and immediately start planning and exporting your surgical guide FOR FREE!
With one full year or free exports on the digital software suite, your digital workflow will be like never before, take a full mouth scan in under 2 minutes, and immediately start planning and exporting your surgical guide FOR FREE!
20
µm
Full arch accuracy
Atomica’s digital cloud is a lot easier and it's free
Atomica’s digital cloud is a lot easier and it's free
With 100 GBs of free cloud storage, there’s no need to worry about computer memory or dread the risk of case loss. Upload all your cases to the cloud portal, and send them to your lab partner with just a click.
With 100 GBs of free cloud storage, there’s no need to worry about computer memory or dread the risk of case loss. Upload all your cases to the cloud portal, and send them to your lab partner with just a click.
With 100 GBs of free cloud storage, there’s no need to worry about computer memory or dread the risk of case loss. Upload all your cases to the cloud portal, and send them to your lab partner with just a click.
100
GBs
Free
Atomica provides the best support
Atomica provides the best support
With a team of over 100 engineers and clinicians, and various channels to reach support (online forum, email, direct calls) you can guarantee immediate support should you face any issues.
With a team of over 100 engineers and clinicians, and various channels to reach support (online forum, email, direct calls) you can guarantee immediate support should you face any issues.
With a team of over 100 engineers and clinicians, and various channels to reach support (online forum, email, direct calls) you can guarantee immediate support should you face any issues.
US
Direct support
Atomica offers a better warranty
Atomica offers a better warranty
Enjoy worry free scanning, With an initial 2 year warranty, and a guarantee to replace not repair in case of a defect.
Enjoy worry free scanning, With an initial 2 year warranty, and a guarantee to replace not repair in case of a defect.
2
Years
Hear From Our Customers
Hear From Our Customers
Hear From Our Customers
My First digital case with Atomica scanner was awesome, best crown insertion experience.
My First digital case with Atomica scanner was awesome, best crown insertion experience.
My First digital case with Atomica scanner was awesome, best crown insertion experience.
Dr. Tom M. Nguyen
Ontario
Super simple to operate—my team got the hang of it on day one!
Super simple to operate—my team got the hang of it on day one!
Super simple to operate—my team got the hang of it on day one!
Dr. David S. Lee
San Francisco
Using the Atomica scanner felt like a huge upgrade from Medit—faster and more precise.
Using the Atomica scanner felt like a huge upgrade from Medit—faster and more precise.
Using the Atomica scanner felt like a huge upgrade from Medit—faster and more precise.
Dr. Mark A. Stevens
Miami
Ready For Every Case
Ready For Every Case
Ready For Every Case
Atomica’s advanced technology is built to seamlessly handle every case, delivering precision, efficiency, and improved patient outcomes.
Restorative Solutions
Restorative Solutions
Restorative Solutions
Boost efficiency and predictability with the s200 Scanner. From crowns to edentulous cases, maximize your chair time with precise results.
Orthodontic Solutions
Orthodontic Solutions
Orthodontic Solutions
Improve workflow and accuracy with s200. Engage patients with rich 3D visuals and enhance treatment outcomes.
Implant Solutions
Implant Solutions
Implant Solutions
Transform implant procedures with the s200 Scanner. Enjoy accurate 3D imaging and AI-powered planning for optimal implant placement workflow.
VS
VS
Atomica VS Itero
Atomica VS Itero
One of the oldest scanners in the market, Itero was designed for taking invisalign scans, however it’s not very popular with full arch cases or edentulous scans, so you need to consider if you are willing to pay more than $40,000 for that sole purpose.
One of the oldest scanners in the market, Itero was designed for taking invisalign scans, however it’s not very popular with full arch cases or edentulous scans, so you need to consider if you are willing to pay more than $40,000 for that sole purpose.
Atomica S200
The S200 is currently available in a wired version, with a wireless option in development. It scans at 75 FPS, completing…
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Atomica S200
The S200 is currently available in a wired version, with a wireless option in development. It scans at 75 FPS, completing…
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Atomica S200
The S200 is currently available in a wired version, with a wireless option in development. It scans at 75 FPS, completing…
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Itero Element
Itero offers scanners with decent speed and accuracy, they are bulky and a lot heavier (370-470 grams) than other scanners in the market.
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Itero Element
Itero offers scanners with decent speed and accuracy, they are bulky and a lot heavier (370-470 grams) than other scanners in the market.
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Itero Element
Itero offers scanners with decent speed and accuracy, they are bulky and a lot heavier (370-470 grams) than other scanners in the market.
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In-Depth Intraoral Scanner Comparison
Pre Purchasing points
Pre Purchasing points
While both scanners offer accurate scans at high speed, Atomica is much more affordable and requires a less costly setup for scanning.
While both scanners offer accurate scans at high speed, Atomica is much more affordable and requires a less costly setup for scanning.
Atomica
S200
Atomica
S200
Itero
Element 2
Itero
Element 2
Itero
Element 5d
Itero
Element 5d
Feature
Feature
Price
Price
$10,000
$10,000
$10,000
$5,500
$5,500
$5,500
$35,000
$35,000
$35,000
$45,000
$45,000
$45,000
Laptop specs
Laptop specs
Core: I7 12thGen
Ram: 16 GB
Graphics: RTX 3060
Core: I7 12thGen
Ram:
16 GB
Graphics: RTX 3060
Core: I7 12thGen
Ram: 16 GB
Graphics: RTX 3060
Core: I7 12thGen
Ram: 32 GB
Graphics: RTX 3070
Core: I7 12thGen
Ram:
32 GB
Graphics: RTX 3070
Core: I7 12thGen
Ram: 32 GB
Graphics: RTX 3070
Core: I7 12thGen
Ram: 32 GB
Graphics: RTX 3070
Core: I7 12thGen
Ram:
32 GB
Graphics: RTX 3070
Core: I7 12thGen
Ram: 32 GB
Graphics: RTX 3070
Laptop prices
Laptop prices
$800-$900
$800-
$900
$800-$900
$1200-$1400
$1200-
$1400
$1200-$1400
$1200-1400
$1200-
$1400
$1200-1400
Features
Atomica
S200
Medit
i600
Medit
i700
Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications
For clear aligner scans (specifically invisalign) there is no beating the Itero, but if you’re looking for fast reliable scans for restorative and full arch cases, then the S200 is the right choice for you.
For clear aligner scans (specifically invisalign) there is no beating the Itero, but if you’re looking for fast reliable scans for restorative and full arch cases, then the S200 is the right choice for you.
Atomica
S200
Itero
Element 2
Itero
Element 5d
Feature
Feature
Accuracy
Accuracy
Both offer high accuracy that is within the clinically acceptable range, with Atomica being slightly more accurate
Both offer high accuracy that is within the clinically acceptable range, with Atomica being slightly more accurate
Full arch: 20μm
Full arch: 20μm
Single Crown: 10μm
Single Crown: 10μm
Full arch: 30μm
Full arch: 30μm
Single Crown: N/A
Single Crown: N/A
Full arch: 30μm
Full arch: 30μm
Single Crown: 11μm
Single Crown: N/A
Speed
Speed
The S200 is faster with full arch scans in 2 mins, at a rate of 75 FPS
The S200 is faster with full arch scans in 2 mins, at a rate of 75 FPS
The S200 is faster with full arch scans in 2 mins, at a rate of 75 FPS
Full Arch < 45 secs
Full Arch < 45 secs
Full Arch < 60 secs
Full Arch < 60 secs
Full Arch < 60 secs
Full Arch < 60 secs
Scanning tech
Scanning tech
The scanning tech is the same for both companies, providing real time video images that are identical to reality
The scanning tech is the same for both companies, providing real time video images that are identical to reality
The scanning tech is the same for both companies, providing real time video images that are identical to reality
3D in-motion video
3D in-motion video
3D in-motion video
3D in-motion video
3D in-motion video
3D in-motion video
3D in-motion video
3D in-motion video
3D in-motion video
Scanning depth
Scanning depth
Atomica has a higher scanning depth, Which is crucial to detect deep subgingival margins
Atomica has a higher scanning depth, Which is crucial to detect deep subgingival margins
23mm
23mm
23mm
15mm
15mm
15mm
15mm
15mm
15mm
Field of view
Field of view
Larger field of view captures larger scan areas, allowing for faster scans. However too large of a view can mean a bulky tip that is inconvenient for the patient
Larger field of view captures larger scan areas, allowing for faster scans. However too large of a view can mean a bulky tip that is inconvenient for the patient
16 x 14mm (L)
16 x 14mm (L)
16 x 14mm (L)
12 x 12mm (S)
12 x 12mm (S)
12 x 12mm (S)
18 x 14mm (L)
18 x 14mm (L)
18 x 14mm (L)
18 x 14mm (L)
18 x 14mm (L)
18 x 14mm (L)
Calibration
Calibration
Both companies have auto calibration technology which saves time as opposed to manual calibration
Both companies have auto calibration technology which saves time as opposed to manual calibration
Auto
Auto
Auto
Auto
Auto
Auto
Auto
Auto
Auto
Pre-Heating
Pre-Heating
Preheating ensures no fogging occurs during the start of the scan
Preheating ensures no fogging occurs during the start of the scan
None (Instant heating)
None (Instant heating)
None (Instant heating)
2-4 Min
2-4 Min
2-4 Min
2-4 Min
2-4 Min
2-4 Min
Plug&Play
Plug&Play
The combination of auto calibration and no pre heating allows you to instantly plug and start scanning with Atomica
The combination of auto calibration and no pre heating allows you to instantly plug and start scanning with Atomica
The combination of auto calibration and no pre heating allows you to instantly plug and start scanning with Atomica
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
Software
Software
Atomica offers a friendly interface with all your scanning essentials and upgrades for free, Itero offers a decent software with a yearly subscription for upgrades and tools like caries detection and timelapse.
Atomica offers a friendly interface with all your scanning essentials and upgrades for free, Itero offers a decent software with a yearly subscription for upgrades and tools like caries detection and timelapse.
Friendly interface: Basic scanning and assisting tools with free upgrades
Friendly interface: Basic scanning and assisting tools with free upgrades
Friendly interface: Basic scanning and assisting tools with free upgrades
User friendly with added tools and upgrades for an annual fee
User friendly with added tools and upgrades for an annual fee
User friendly with added tools and upgrades for an annual fee
User friendly with added tools and upgrades for an annual fee
User friendly with added tools and upgrades for an annual fee
User friendly with added tools and upgrades for an annual fee
Software Fees
Software Fees
Free updates and support
Free updates and support
Free updates and support
Annual fee of $5,000
Annual fee of $5,000
Annual fee of $5,000
Annual fee of $5,000
Annual fee of $5,000
Annual fee of $5,000
Features
Atomica
S200
Medit
i600
Medit
i700
Atomica
S200
Itero
Element 2
Itero
Element 5d
Hardware Specifications
Hardware Specifications
The ergonomic design, dimensions and weight of the scanner are crucial in ensuring a pleasant scanning experience. Itero scanners are bulky and heavy in comparison to today’s market, Atomica’s S200 is much lighter (more than half the weight of Itero) with a more compact ergonomic design, allowing for a better continuous scanning experience without fatigue.
The ergonomic design, dimensions and weight of the scanner are crucial in ensuring a pleasant scanning experience. Itero scanners are bulky and heavy in comparison to today’s market, Atomica’s S200 is much lighter (more than half the weight of Itero) with a more compact ergonomic design, allowing for a better continuous scanning experience without fatigue.
Atomica
S200
Itero
Element 2
Itero
Element 5d
Feature
Feature
Dimensions
Dimensions
217x54x22 mm
217x54x22 mm
217x54x22 mm
346x50x68 mm
346x50x68 mm
346x50x68 mm
315x50x58
315x50x58
315x50x58
Weight
Weight
The lighter the scanner the easier it is to manipulate and scan for longer durations without fatigue. Itero is more than 2x heavier than Atomica.
The lighter the scanner the easier it is to manipulate and scan for longer durations without fatigue. Itero is more than 2x heavier than Atomica.
185 G
185 G
185 G
470 G
470 G
470 G
370 G
370 G
370 G
Tips size
Tips size
Atomica provides tips in both sizes with your scanner, Itero only comes with one size tips.
Atomica provides tips in both sizes with your scanner, Itero only comes with one size tips.
22 x 18mm (L)
22 x 18mm (L)
22 x 18mm (L)
18.6 x 16.7mm (S)
18.6 x 16.7mm (S)
18.6 x 16.7mm (S)
23 x 22 mm
23 x 22 mm
23 x 22 mm
23 x 22 mm
23 x 22 mm
23 x 22 mm
Tips autoclave cycle
Tips autoclave cycle
Itero tips are single use tips, while Atomica’s are autoclavable
Itero tips are single use tips, while Atomica’s are autoclavable
Up to 60 times
Up to
60
times
Up to 60 times
121°C 30 mins
121°C 30 mins
121°C 30 mins
134°C 4 mins
134°C 4 mins
134°C 4 mins
Single Use
Single Use
Single Use
Single Use
Single Use
Single Use
Tips price
Tips price
$120/pack of 4
Up to
60
times
$30/tip
$30/tip
$4/single use tip
$4/single use tip
$4/single use tip
$4/single use tip
$4/single use tip
$4/single use tip
Features
Atomica
S200
Medit
i600
Medit
i700
Atomica
S200
Itero
Element 2
Itero
Element 5d
After Sales
After Sales
The most crucial point in choosing your scanner is the after sales service. Both companies are known for their excellent support, However with Itero it comes with a pretty steep price, with Atomica it’s free. Also, Atomica provides direct support to their customers from their Atlanta headquarters.
The most crucial point in choosing your scanner is the after sales service. Both companies are known for their excellent support, However with Itero it comes with a pretty steep price, with Atomica it’s free. Also, Atomica provides direct support to their customers from their Atlanta headquarters.
Atomica
S200
Itero
Element 2
Itero
Element 5d
Feature
Feature
Service plan fees
Service plan fees
Atomica provides continuous support and training without any fees, with Itero you have to pay for support either per case(which can be pretty steep) or through a yearly subscription.
Atomica provides continuous support and training without any fees, with Itero you have to pay for support either per case(which can be pretty steep) or through a yearly subscription.
None
None
None
$5000 yearly
$5000 yearly
$5000 yearly
$5000 yearly
$5000 yearly
$5000 yearly
Cloud Storage
Cloud Storage
Atomica’s cloud portal gives you 100GB of free storage as opposed to only 10GB from Itero, which can be increased if you subscribe to a yearly service plan
Atomica’s cloud portal gives you 100GB of free storage as opposed to only 10GB from Itero, which can be increased if you subscribe to a yearly service plan
Atomica’s cloud portal gives you 100GB of free storage as opposed to only 10GB from Itero, which can be increased if you subscribe to a yearly service plan
100 GB
100 GB
10 GB
10 GB
10 GB
10 GB
Warranty
Warranty
2 years
2 years
2 years
1 year
1 year
1 year
1 year
1 year
1 year
Hardware Issuess
Hardware Issuess
During warranty, Atomica provides a brand new scanner in case of a hardware issue, not just a free repair
During warranty, Atomica provides a brand new scanner in case of a hardware issue, not just a free repair
Scanner replaced
Not repaired
Scanner replaced
Not repaired
Scanner replaced
Not repaired
Scanner repaired, replacement offered with service plan only
Scanner repaired, replacement offered with service plan only
Scanner repaired, replacement offered with service plan only
Scanner repaired, replacement offered with service plan only
Scanner repaired, replacement offered with service plan only
Scanner repaired, replacement offered with service plan only
Support and maintenance
Support and maintenance
Directly from Atomica
(Atlanta, Georgia)
Directly from Atomica
(Atlanta, Georgia)
Directly from Atomica
(Atlanta, Georgia)
From Resellers
From Resellers
From Resellers
From Resellers
From Resellers
From Resellers
Features
Atomica
S200
Medit
i600
Medit
i700
Atomica
S200
Itero
Element 2
Itero
Element 5d
See It in Action
See It in Action
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4.9
from 322+ reviews
4.9
from 322+ reviews
4.9
from 322+ reviews