Our Vision

The age of all-digital orthodontics

Moving into the age of digital orthodontics
The question is not any longer if CAD/CAM will endure in the orthodontic industry, but rather when you will begin to take advantage of it. Digital study models are only the first step. Once generated and used with analysis, CAD files can be additionally applied for cost efficient and high quality manufacturing of orthodontic appliances.

All digital orthodontic workflows
3Shape is celebrated worldwide for its user-acclaimed solution: Dental System™ and proven functionalities for integrated communication, model making, CAD-design and manufacturing machine interfacing. 3Shape now brings this 3D expertise to the orthodontics industry and envisions an all-digital orthodontic workflow, starting with digital impression-taking, and ending with appliance manufacturing.

Digital Efficiency
Digital tools are great for treatment planning and assessment, and for easily communicating with partners, patients and colleagues.

New business opportunities
CAD/CAM allows orthodontic labs to extend the scope of their services and increase customer loyalty. Labs can additionally offer manufacturing of digital study models and 3D-based appliances using rapid manufacturing equipment.

Manufacturing of appliances
Digital manufacturing of appliances releases multiple benefits in terms of reduced costs, increased accuracy, consistent quality and a wider scope of appliance types.

Stay competitive
With the combination of faster turnaround times and the attractive prices obtainable by CAD/CAM, traditional labor-intensive methods for planning, analysis and appliance manufacturing will eventually become uncompetitive.