3Shape scan bodies now available for purchase

Copenhagen, November 28, 2017 – 3Shape scan bodies are now available for purchase. The 3Shape scan bodies join the 3Shape digital workflow for dental implant placement: driven by an open ecosystem that enables professionals to choose the components, materials and manufacturing options they want to work with.

The open 3Shape ecosystem and digital workflow begin with intraoral scanning using the award-winning 3Shape TRIOS digital impression solution. Treatment planning and the design and production of surgical guides is managed by 3Shape Implant Studio and after, the surgically-placed implants scanned using the just-released 3Shape scan bodies to determine implant position. Final restorations can then be designed with 3Shape Dental System. Professionals choose their preferred materials, components and manufacturing options from the wide selection of providers integrated with 3Shape solutions.

3Shape scan bodies are made for all major implant systems. Each 3Shape scan body contains a unique ID code that 3Shape TRIOS reads when scanning to identify the implant system*. The data is embedded in the order form along with the scans that are sent to the lab. This eliminates confusion, as the doctor’s chosen implant system is clearly identified for the lab to use in its designing and manufacturing of the abutment and restoration.

Aside from the unique ID coding, 3Shape scan bodies are made from highly durable titanium. This makes them visible to X-rays so professionals can verify the correct fit to the implant. This is not possible with scan bodies made from PEEK material. 3Shape scan bodies are autoclavable and can be re-used up to 100 times.

3Shape scan bodies are usable for both intraoral scanning and in dental models with the original implant analogs – no special analogs or replicas are needed.

Customers should contact 3Shape resellers for purchase and availability in their region.

*The unique ID code feature is available as a software upgrade in Q1/Q2 2018. 3Shape desktop scanners will be able to read the unique ID code as well, in an upcoming upgrade.

Contact: Bruce Frederic Mendel, 3Shape Communications
E-mail: bruce.mendel@3shape.com
Web: www.3shape.com
Date: November 28, 2017 – HQ Copenhagen, Denmark

About 3Shape

3Shape is changing dentistry together with dental professionals across the world by developing innovations that provide superior dental care for patients. Our portfolio of 3D scanners and CAD/CAM software solutions for the dental industry includes the multiple award-winning 3Shape TRIOS intraoral scanner, the upcoming 3Shape X1 CBCT scanner, and market leading scanning and design software solutions for dental labs.

Two graduate students founded 3Shape in Denmark’s capital in the year 2000. Today, 3Shape has over 1,000 employees serving customers in over 100 countries from an ever-growing number of 3Shape offices around the world. 3Shape’s products and innovations continue to challenge traditional methods, enabling dental professionals to treat more patients more effectively.