3Shape
Dental imaging software
Health care software
Specialty practice management software
Dental software
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- Ease of use
- Ease of management
- Quality of support
- Affordability
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What is 3Shape
3Shape is dental CAD/CAM and digital dentistry software used to capture, design, and manage restorative and orthodontic workflows. It is commonly used by dental labs and clinics for intraoral scanning workflows, case collaboration, and designing crowns, bridges, implant restorations, and orthodontic appliances. The product family includes design applications and a cloud-based platform for case sharing between practices and labs, typically integrated with 3Shape scanners and supported manufacturing devices.
Strong CAD/CAM design workflows
The platform provides purpose-built design modules for restorative and orthodontic use cases, supporting common indications such as crowns, bridges, implant restorations, and aligner-related workflows. This makes it suitable for labs and clinics that need more than image viewing and acquisition. Compared with imaging-only suites in the space, it emphasizes downstream design and production steps. It also supports digital case collaboration between stakeholders involved in fabrication.
Clinic–lab collaboration features
3Shape includes tools and services that facilitate sharing scans, prescriptions, and case status between dental practices and labs. This can reduce manual handoffs (email, file exports) and improve traceability for multi-step cases. The collaboration focus aligns with workflows where imaging, design, and manufacturing involve different parties. It is particularly relevant for organizations managing higher volumes of restorative cases.
Ecosystem and device integrations
3Shape is widely deployed alongside intraoral scanners and lab workflows, and it typically supports integrations with manufacturing equipment and external systems via connectors and export formats. This helps organizations align scanning, design, and production without relying on a single imaging workstation. In mixed environments, it can coexist with other practice systems while serving as the design hub. Integration breadth is a practical advantage for labs that must accept cases from multiple sources.
Not a full practice management system
Despite being used in clinical settings, 3Shape is not primarily a scheduling, billing, and insurance platform. Practices often still require separate specialty practice management or general practice management software for front-office operations. This can increase the number of systems staff must learn and maintain. Data synchronization may depend on third-party integrations rather than native end-to-end workflows.
Hardware and workflow dependency
Many workflows are optimized around specific scanner and lab configurations, which can influence purchasing decisions and long-term flexibility. Organizations using heterogeneous imaging devices may need additional steps for importing/exporting and validating files. Performance and user experience can vary depending on workstation specifications and network conditions for cloud collaboration. This can add operational complexity in multi-site environments.
Licensing and module complexity
Capabilities are often delivered through multiple modules and subscriptions, which can make packaging and total cost harder to predict. Labs and clinics may need to purchase and manage separate components for different indications (e.g., restorative vs. orthodontic). This can complicate procurement and user provisioning, especially for organizations with varied roles. Training requirements can also increase as feature breadth expands.
Plan & Pricing
TRIOS intraoral scanners (hardware)
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| TRIOS 6 Wireless | From $591 / month (financing) — Total price from $28,800 excl. tax & shipping | Official 3Shape product page and webshop; financing available; North America pricing varies by country. |
| TRIOS 5 Wireless | From $548 / month (financing) — Total price from $26,700 excl. tax & shipping | Official product page; financing option; promotional discounts available in region-specific offers. |
| TRIOS 3 Wired | From $357 / month (financing) — Total price from $17,400 excl. tax & shipping (one-time payment shown $19,850 on configurator) | Includes first year of TRIOS Care (onboarding, training, support); recurring TRIOS Care shown at $219 / month after first year on webshop configurator. |
| TRIOS Core | From $263 / month (financing) — Total price from $12,800 excl. tax & shipping | Entry-level TRIOS option; pricing varies by country; see webshop for exact quote. |
Service / subscription for scanners
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| TRIOS Care (service plan) | After 1st year: $219 / month (webshop configurator example) | First year included with new scanner purchases (onboarding, continued training, unlimited support, warranty, express replacement). |
| TRIOS Only (no-fee service agreement) | $0 (no-fee option available after first year) | Webshop states customers can opt for TRIOS Only at zero cost after first year. |
3Shape Lab Management Software (LMS)
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| LMS Premium | From €79 / month (or from $79 / month in some regions) based on 100 cases (indicative) | Subscription-based lab management; official site advertises a free trial and limited-time discounts; price depends on case volume and region. |
Individual software subscriptions (example: Splint Studio)
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Splint Studio (subscription) | $82 / month or $1,028 / year (excl. tax) | Webshop listing shows a free trial and offers "Get 3 months free" promotion; subscription automatically converts after trial. |
Usage-based product (3Shape Automate – AI design service)
Pricing model: Pay-as-you-go Free tier/trial: Free credit / trial available (create account and try a few cases for free; site lists a small free credit offer). Example costs (turnaround-time dependent):
- 90 seconds: Simple models – $1.59; Crowns/copings – $2.99.
- 10 minutes: Crowns/copings – $1.99; Nightguards – $14.99.
- 10 hours: Simple models – $0.99; Crowns/copings – $1.99; Nightguards – $9.99. Discounts: 10% discount for 3Shape LABCare subscribers; pricing and availability vary by country and indication.
(Prices and examples taken directly from 3Shape Automate pricing table on 3Shape's official site.)
Seller details
3Shape A/S
Copenhagen, Denmark
2000
Private
https://www.3shape.com
https://x.com/3Shape
https://www.linkedin.com/company/3shape/
