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3Shape Dental System

by 3Shape · 3shape.com ↗

3Shape Dental System is a robust CAD software designed for dental labs, offering extensive integrations and AI-powered design tools through a partner network.

Data Index profile

510 Features 5.9/10 Integrations 6.9/10 Pricing clarity 2.0/10 Support 7.5/10 Vendor stability 9.0/10 User rating no data
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Axis3Shape Dental SystemBasis
Features 5.9 10 of 17 tracked capabilities confirmed (0 unverified)
Integrations 6.9 7 verified integrations
Pricing clarity 2.0 quote only
Support 7.5 2 channels, onboarding included, 2 training formats
Vendor stability 9.0 1001–5000 staff
User rating no data No public ratings found

Of the 5 axes we could measure, 3Shape Dental System is strongest on vendor stability (9.0/10) and weakest on pricing clarity (2.0/10). An established vendor that does not publish pricing — expect a sales call. It ranks #3 of 15 in dental CAD, 1.2 points above the category median of 4.9. We could not verify user rating yet, so those axes are left blank rather than scored.

  • Features5.9

    10 of 17 tracked capabilities confirmed (0 unverified). What this measures ⓘ

  • Integrations6.9

    7 verified integrations. What this measures ⓘ

  • Pricing clarity2.0

    quote only. What this measures ⓘ

  • Support7.5

    2 channels, onboarding included, 2 training formats. What this measures ⓘ

  • Vendor stability9.0

    1001–5000 staff. What this measures ⓘ

  • User ratingno data

    No public ratings found. What this measures ⓘ

CAD indications & automation

3Shape Dental System confirms 10 of 17 capabilities we track for this category. Relatively rare among its 15 peers: full arch, surgical guides, aligners, and ai crown proposal.

  • ✓ Crowns
  • ✓ Bridges
  • ✕ Inlays/onlays
  • ✕ Veneers
  • ✓ Abutments
  • ✕ Implant bars
  • ✓ Full arch
  • ✕ Full dentures
  • ✕ Partial frameworks
  • ✓ Splints
  • ✓ Surgical guides
  • ✓ Models
  • ✓ Aligners
  • ✕ Smile design
  • ✕ AI margin
  • ✓ AI crown proposal
  • ✓ Material library
Implant libraries
90
Sold via resellers only
Yes

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Integration web

3Shape Dental System lists 7 verified integrations, all native. None of the 6 most-connected systems in our database (Open Dental, Dentrix, and Eaglesoft…) are on its verified list. 6 products in our database list 3Shape Dental System as a supported integration — a proxy for how central it is to the ecosystem.

3Shape Automate DTX Studio Implant iCAM V5 IvoSmile Ivotion Tracker 3Shape Dental
Native listed by this product · lists this product

Pricing & 3-year cost

License model
Quote only
Price transparency
Quote only
Starting price
Not published
Free trial
Not verified
Price last checked
Sep 30, 2026
Minimum term
Not verified
Auto-renew
Not verified
Cancellation notice
Not verified
Early termination fee
Not verified
Data export on exit
Not verified

3Shape Dental System is quote-only — like 9 of 15 other products in this category. 6 competitors publish at least partial pricing.

Compliance & security

✓HIPAAClaimed by vendor
?BAA availableNot verified
?SOC 2 Type IINot verified
?HITRUSTNot verified
?GDPRNot verified
?PIPEDA (Canada)Not verified

“Claimed by vendor” means a public statement we could cite; it is not an audit. Ask for the SOC 2 report or signed BAA before you share patient data.

Who it’s for

Best for

  • Dental labs seeking comprehensive CAD software

Practice size

Solo2–5 operatories6–15 operatories16+ operatoriesMulti-locationDSO
Specialties
Dental lab
Deployment
Cloud
Open API
?
Support
phone, email
Onboarding
Included

Company

Vendor
3Shape
Employees
1001–5000
Customers (vendor claim)
8,000

Markets

CA
UK
EU
US
MENA
APAC
LATAM
AU
NZ

Vendor also markets the product globally.

Markets the vendor actively sells into: Global.

FAQ

How much does 3Shape Dental System cost?

3Shape Dental System does not publish pricing; it is sold on a quote basis. 2 competitors in dental CAD publish a starting price.

Is 3Shape Dental System HIPAA compliant?

Yes — 3Shape Dental System's vendor states HIPAA compliance. Always request a signed BAA before sharing PHI.

What are the best alternatives to 3Shape Dental System?

By our Data Index, the strongest alternatives in dental CAD are exocad DentalCAD (6.9), Clinux (6.2), and Medit ClinicCAD (5.7).

Sources18 cited · 27 field-level citations
  1. 3Shape Dental System - Dental CAD software for labs · 3shape.com · vendor site
  2. 3Shape Integrations · livepreview-test1-www.3shape.com · vendor site
  3. 3Shape Unite: The Complete Dental Platform · 3shape.com · vendor site
  4. 3Shape Unite for Partners · 3shape.com · vendor site
  5. Find a 3Shape Reseller · livepreview-test1-www.3shape.com · vendor site
  6. 3Shape FAQ · 3shape.com · vendor site
  7. 3Shape Automate · 3shape.com · vendor site
  8. 3Shape Dental System Software Updates · 3shape.com · vendor site
  9. Privacy and Compliance Center · support.3shape.com · vendor site
  10. PMS Integration availability by support region · support.3shape.com · vendor docs
  11. 3Shape Dental System Software Updates · 3shape.com · vendor site
  12. 3Shape | LinkedIn · linkedin.com · review platform
  13. 3Shape Dental System | 3Shape · 3shape.com · vendor site
  14. 3Shape reward your doctors with unparalleled restorations · 3shape.com · press release
  15. Dental Lab & Clinic Software Solutions | 3Shape · 3shape.com · vendor site
  16. Digital Dentistry: Dentsply Sirona and 3Shape Expand Their Workflow Integrations · 3shape.com · press release
  17. 3Shape now open to Planmeca intraoral scanner and milling machine · 3shape.com · press release
  18. 3Shape, CIM System and DGSHAPE create integrated digital denture workflow · 3shape.com · press release

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