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Shining 3D Aoralscan Elf

Name: Shining 3D Aoralscan Elf
Brand: Dentcore
SKU: DC-SH00037
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Shining 3D Aoralscan Elf

A lightweight, powder-free intraoral scanner built for fast, comfortable full-arch color scanning.

The Aoralscan Elf is Shining 3D's compact chairside intraoral scanner, designed to capture accurate 3D color images of teeth, gingiva and oral mucosa without any powder spraying. It scans a single tooth, several teeth, or a complete dental arch, and is intended for dental professionals working in orthodontic, implant and restorative workflows. With a slim handpiece, three interchangeable tip sizes and AI-assisted bite optimization, the Elf keeps scanning quick and easy for the clinician while staying gentle for the patient. Captured data exports as open STL, OBJ and PLY files, so it drops straight into whatever CAD/CAM or lab pipeline you already run.

See the Aoralscan Elf workflow

Official SHINING 3D product and software demonstrations. The product film starts muted and may be paused at any time.

Aoralscan Elf product film

Aoralscan Elf overview

Plaque scanning and analysis

Smart report comparison

Why the Aoralscan Elf stands out

Powder-free color scanning — captures true-color 3D images of teeth and soft tissue with no spray step, making the workflow faster and more comfortable for patients.
106 g handpiece — the lightweight ergonomic scanner is designed for comfortable daily chairside use.
Three tip sizes for every case — standard, big and mini tips let you match the scan field to the situation, from full-arch work down to narrow posterior areas or patients who cannot open wide.
IntelliBite bite optimization — when scanning the occlusion, IntelliBite is enabled by default to automatically optimize the bite registration and keep the arches aligned within an acceptable range.
Plaque Detection Scan — a dedicated mode maps the distribution and range of colored plaque across the tooth surface, giving you a clear visual aid for patient education and hygiene tracking.
Heated, anti-fog tip — the tip heats automatically to prevent condensation on the mirror, so scans stay clear from the first frame; the scanner also identifies which tip type is attached and adjusts accordingly.
Autoclavable, reusable tips — each scanner tip can be cleaned, disinfected and high-temperature sterilized up to 100 times, supporting a safe, cross-contamination-free workflow.
Open export formats — scan data saves as STL, OBJ and PLY and moves directly into CAD/CAM systems, with no proprietary lock-in.

Specifications

Parameter	Description
Type	Intraoral Scanner (color, powder-free)
Scanner tip types	Big tip, standard tip, mini tip
Scan field (L×W)	Big tip: 19 × 14 mm · Standard tip: 16 × 12 mm · Mini tip: 12 × 9 mm
Scanning depth	22 mm (-2 mm to 20 mm from the tip window)
Scanner size (L×W×H)	245.5 × 27 × 30.5 mm
Scanner weight	106 g (without cable)
Light source	LED and laser
Wavelength	Blue laser: 450 nm · White LED: 400–780 nm
Scanner tip connection	Pluggable (auto tip recognition)
Tip reuse	Sterilized/disinfected by user, up to 100 times
Connection	USB Type-C (to computer)
Power	Input: 5V DC / 3 A
Output formats	STL, OBJ, PLY (open)
Operating temperature	10°C – 30°C (recommended 20°C – 30°C)
Device lifecycle	8 years

What's in the box

Scanner body
Scanner tips: standard tip (big tip and mini tip optional)
Connection cable
Cradle
Calibrator (with dust cover)
Dust cap for the scanner body
USB flash drive (IntraoralScan software)
Quick guide and certification
Maintenance / disinfection guides A and B
Package box

The number and size of scanner tips is selectable. The mini tip is intended for patients who cannot fully open their mouth or for scanning narrow areas such as the back-teeth region.

Aoralscan Elf questions

What does IntelliBite improve?

It is designed to reconstruct the patient’s actual occlusion and reduce cross-bite or over-opening risk caused by scan deviation.

Can Aoralscan Elf be used with a cart?

Yes. SHINING 3D lists AoStation and e-Motion all-in-one carts as compatible workflow options.

Does Elf support the Intelligent Plaque Management Suite?

Yes. It supports plaque scanning, comparison between visits, and mobile report sharing.

Can Elf use the SHINING 3D Coded Scanbody kit?

No. Aoralscan Elf does not support the intraoral photogrammetry workflow or the Coded Scanbody kit.

Official Shining 3D documentation

The manufacturer’s official guide — full specifications, setup, and safe operation.

⬇Download Instructions for Use (PDF)

Questions about the Aoralscan Elf? Talk to a Dentcore Shining 3D specialist.

Computer requirements

Recommended workstation configuration published for Aoralscan Elf.

Operating system

Windows 10 Professional 64-bit or later

CPU

Intel Core i7-8700 or higher

Memory

32 GB recommended

Graphics

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 6 GB or higher

Storage

256 GB SSD or above

Display

1920 × 1080 at 60 Hz or higher

Connection

USB Type-C 3.0A (5V/3A) plus USB-A 3.0 or higher

Shining 3D Q3/Q4 Rebate Program

Eligible scanner and printer-bundle purchases from July 1 through December 31, 2026 may qualify for a Shining 3D end-customer rebate after submission and validation. Scanner rebates require a qualifying same-category trade-up; first-time scanner customers do not qualify.

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Eligibility, availability, manufacturer terms, and final pricing are reviewed by Dentcore before order release. Offers may change or be declined if requirements are not met.

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