Aoralscan Elf: The Little Scanner with Big Dreams

Meet the Aoralscan Elf, SHINING 3D’s ultra-lightweight intraoral scanner that might just change the way dental professionals and their patients experience digital dentistry. At only 106 grams, this device feels more like a pen than medical hardware, giving you a natural, fatigue-free grip that makes long scanning sessions feel effortless.

One of the Elf’s smartest features is its Type-C plug-and-play cable. There is no more need for those bulky power bricks and messy wires, you just plug it in and start working. It comes with three interchangeable scanning tips (mini, standard, and large) so you can easily use it for pediatric cases, general scans, or implant and edentulous situations.

But the Elf isn’t just about being lightweight—it’s packed with powerful intelligence, too. IntelliBite, an AI-powered occlusion tool, automatically analyzes bite contact to recreate a true, real-life distribution of occlusal points. That means fewer remakes, less guesswork, and a more confident design flow from scan to restoration. From scanning to designing, fabricating, and even trying in, the Elf streamlines the entire restorative chain.

Preventive care gets a boost, too. The Elf’s plaque-scanning and analysis suite captures high-definition, true-color 3D images of plaque around teeth and gums. Its algorithm can even calculate the proportion of plaque cover and turn that into objective data. Over time compare scans from different visits, generate smart reports, and share mobile friendly visualizations for patients by helping them to see their progress and stay motivated for future visits.

In practice, the Elf feels like a thoughtful companion in the operatory: ergonomically designed, technologically advanced, and deeply human-focused. It doesn’t just scan—Aoralscan Elf helps diagnose, communicate and care. If your clinic is looking to elevate its digital workflow without bulk or complexity, the Elf might just be the next small-but-mighty tool you need.