Planmeca, Roselle, Ill, announced the release of a new lightweight intraoral scanner. The 183 gram, compact Planmeca Emerald includes an antifog feature of the scanner’s tip mirror to allow for more consistent clear visibility. In addition, it uses autoclavable tips for better infection control.

Designed as a plug-and-play intraoral scanner solution, the Planmeca Emerald features hands-free operation with the foot control. The scanner is compatible with Planmeca Romexis® and Planmeca PlanCAD® Easy software suites, which provide real-time scanning data.