CEREC Primescan AC Intraoral Scanner 

The CEREC Primescan AC is an advanced intraoral scanner designed to deliver highly accurate digital impressions for a wide range of dental applications, including crowns, bridges, veneers, inlays, onlays, implants, and orthodontics. Developed by Dentsply Sirona, a global leader in dental technology, the Primescan AC revolutionizes digital dentistry with its lightning-fast scanning speed, remarkable accuracy, and user-friendly design.

At the heart of the system is the Primescan intraoral scanner, which uses a patented high-frequency shortwave light system to capture up to 1 million 3D data points per second, enabling real-time imaging of the oral cavity in exceptional detail—even in deep and hard-to-reach areas. Paired with the CEREC Acquisition Center (AC), which features a touchscreen interface and intelligent software, the system streamlines the entire workflow—from scan to design—making chairside restorations faster, more precise, and more efficient.

Key Features:

• Unmatched Scanning Accuracy

  • Captures full-arch scans with high detail and accuracy, even in moist environments and deep margins.

  • Validated for use in implant, restorative, and orthodontic applications.

• Fast and Fluid Scanning Experience

  • Real-time scanning speed enables entire arch capture in seconds, minimizing chair time and improving patient comfort.

• Smart Pixel Sensor with Depth Scan Technology

  • Processes over 1 million 3D data points per second to create ultra-detailed, photorealistic images.

• Ergonomic, Autoclavable Handpiece

  • Sleek, comfortable design for better handling and hygiene. Tips are removable and fully autoclavable for safe multi-patient use.

• AI-Based Software with Smart Detection

  • Automatically removes irrelevant artifacts (tongue, cheeks, saliva) to optimize scan quality and reduce rescan needs.

• CEREC AC Cart Integration

  • The scanner is paired with a touchscreen acquisition center, designed for intuitive control, patient communication, and seamless integration with CAD/CAM workflows.

Clinical Applications:

• Single and multi-unit crowns, bridges, and onlays

• Implant scan bodies and abutments

• Full-arch orthodontic scans and aligner planning

• Veneers and aesthetic restorations

• Chairside milling and 3D printing workflows

• Digital impressions for labs and referrals

Benefits:

• Exceptional scanning accuracy for predictable restorations

• Time-efficient workflow reduces appointments and increases throughput

• Enhanced patient comfort with quick, non-invasive scans

• Improves communication with patients and labs via detailed 3D models

• Integrated with CEREC chairside CAD/CAM for in-house restoration fabrication

• Seamless Dentsply Sirona ecosystem compatibility (CEREC, inLab, SureSmile, etc.)

Scanner Specifications:

• Technology:
  High-frequency shortwave light with Smart Pixel Sensor

• Scanning Speed:
  Up to 1,000,000 3D data points per second

• Accuracy:

  • Single-tooth: ≤20 µm (microns)

  • Full-arch: ≤50 µm (verified for full-arch scanning)

  • ISO 12836 certified

• Scanning Area:
  Large field of view: up to 20 mm x 17 mm
  Deep scan depth: up to 20 mm, suitable for subgingival margins and implants

• Handpiece Weight:
  Approx. 457 g (1 lb)

• Scanner Tip:

  • Autoclavable (up to 60 cycles per tip)

  • Various sizes available for standard and pediatric use

• Connectivity:
  USB 3.0 connection to acquisition unit (CEREC AC Cart)

Acquisition Center (CEREC AC Cart):

• Monitor:
  21.5” Full HD touchscreen display (1920 × 1080)

• Operating System:
  Windows 10 Professional (optimized for Dentsply Sirona software)

• Processor:
  Intel® Core™ i7 or higher (8th Gen or newer)

• RAM:
  Minimum 32 GB DDR4

• Graphics Card:
  Dedicated NVIDIA GeForce GTX or higher

• Storage:
  At least 1 TB SSD

• Mobility:
  Mounted on an ergonomic medical-grade mobile cart with power supply and cable management

Software Compatibility:

• Software Platform:
  CEREC Software 5.x or higher

• Compatible Systems:

  • CEREC MC XL, MC X, MC X5 milling units

  • inLab SW for lab-based workflows

  • SureSmile, inLab CAD/CAM, and 3rd-party open STL export

Certifications & Compliance:

• Medical Device Class:
  CE-certified, FDA-cleared (Class II)

• Data Export Format:
  STL, PLY, and Dentsply Sirona proprietary formats

Environmental Conditions:

• Operating Temperature:
  10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F)

• Storage Temperature:
  -10°C to 60°C (14°F to 140°F)

• Humidity Range:
  10% to 90% (non-condensing)

Power Supply:

• Voltage:
  100–240 V AC

• Frequency:
  50/60 Hz