Many dental scanner suppliers offer samples or evaluation units, but policies vary significantly depending on the type of company and the buyer's profile.
1. Types of Suppliers and Their Sample Policies
| Supplier Type | Do they offer samples? | Typical Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Premium global brands (3Shape, iTero, Dentsply Sirona, Medit, etc.) | Sometimes | Usually through authorized distributors. Often demo units for qualified clinics or dealers rather than free samples. May require commitment or deposit. |
| Established manufacturers (including strong Chinese manufacturers) | Yes, commonly | Evaluation units or paid samples for serious distributors, clinic groups, and OEM partners. |
| Mid-sized manufacturers & factories | Frequently | More flexible. Many offer sample units (sometimes partially refundable) to qualified buyers. |
| Trading companies | Sometimes | May offer samples, but quality consistency and after-sales support can be weaker. |
| Aident Technology | Yes | We support sample / evaluation unit arrangements for qualified partners. |
2. Common Sample Practices in the Industry
Distributors & Importers: Most likely to receive sample or demo units, especially if they have a clear sales plan and target market.
Clinic groups or large laboratories: Can often get evaluation units for testing.
Individual clinics: Less common to receive free samples; more likely to get a paid demo unit or trial through a local dealer.
OEM / Private-label buyers: Manufacturers are usually more willing to provide samples as part of partnership discussions.
Typical conditions may include:
Signing a sample agreement
Paying a sample fee (sometimes deductible from future bulk orders)
Providing company information and intended use
Returning the unit if not proceeding (in some cases)
3. Aident's Sample Policy
Aident Technology (manufacturer of the AI-30 Intraoral Scanner and AI-S3 / AI-S9 Laboratory Scanners) supports sample and evaluation arrangements for serious partners.
We typically consider sample requests from:
Distributors and importers
Dental clinic groups
Laboratories
OEM / private-label clients
What we usually need from you:
Company background
Target market / country
Intended applications (clinic use, lab use, distribution, OEM, etc.)
Estimated volume potential
Once we understand your requirements, we can discuss the most suitable model and the sample/evaluation process.
4. Tips When Requesting Samples
Clearly state whether you need an intraoral scanner or a laboratory (desktop) scanner.
Provide basic company information - suppliers prioritize serious buyers.
Ask about sample cost, whether it is refundable, shipping terms, and testing period.
Request the same configuration you plan to sell or use (software language, accessories, etc.).
Confirm after-sales support and warranty terms for the sample unit.
Would you like to request a sample or evaluation unit?
If you are interested in testing Aident scanners, please contact us with the following details:
Type of scanner needed (Intraoral / Lab Scanner)
Your company type (Distributor, Clinic, Lab, OEM, etc.)
Target country/market
Brief description of your needs
Contact Aident Technology
Inquiry form: https://www.aident3d.com/inquiry
WhatsApp: +86 19311417410
Email: dongjiahao@aident.cc
We will respond with available options and the sample process.
