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3Shape TRIOS vs Dentimax

3Shape TRIOS logo

3Shape TRIOS

Software

Digital Impression & CAD/CAM Workflow

From
$15000/one-time
Rated
-
Dentimax logo

Dentimax

Software

Integrated Dental Practice Management

From
$275/month
Rated
-

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: 3Shape TRIOS covers Intraoral scanning, Dentimax covers Patient scheduling.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which 3Shape TRIOS and Dentimax actually diverge.

Attributes where 3Shape TRIOS and Dentimax differ
Attribute3Shape TRIOSDentimax
Starting price$15000/one-time$275/month
Pricing modelone-timesubscription
PlatformsWindowsWindows, Web
Founded20002005

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in 3Shape TRIOS

  • Intraoral scanning
  • Digital impressions
  • Treatment simulation
  • Shade measurement
  • Lab connectivity
  • Implant planning
  • Orthodontic integration
  • Patient engagement tools

Only in Dentimax

  • Patient scheduling
  • Electronic charting
  • Imaging integration
  • Treatment planning
  • Insurance claims
  • Billing and collections
  • Patient portal
  • Report generation

Both cover

  • HIPAA Compliant
  • On-premise deployment
  • Windows support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

3Shape TRIOS

  • Taking digital intraoral impressions in place of physical traysnot Dentimax
  • Sending digital scans to dental laboratories for restorations and alignersnot Dentimax
  • Recording and comparing patient scans over time for treatment planningnot Dentimax

Dentimax

  • Practice managementnot 3Shape TRIOS
  • Billingnot 3Shape TRIOS
  • Clinical chartingnot 3Shape TRIOS

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

3Shape TRIOS

  • 3Shape publishes no price for TRIOS scanners or software; quotes come from 3Shape or a local reseller
  • The software is tied to buying 3Shape TRIOS scanner hardware
  • TRIOS Care, the premium service plan with extended warranty, is included only for the first year of ownership and is a paid subscription after that

Dentimax

Nothing recorded yet. See the Dentimax review.

Pricing, plan by plan

3Shape TRIOS

$15000/one-time
  • TRIOS Essential$15000/one-time
    • Intraoral scanning
    • Digital impressions
    • Lab connectivity
  • TRIOS Premium$25000/one-time
    • Everything in Essential
    • Treatment simulation
    • Shade measurement
  • TRIOS Care$199/month
    • Extended warranty
    • Software updates
    • Priority support

Dentimax

$275/month
  • Starter$275/month
    • Scheduling
    • Charting
    • Patient records
  • Professional$375/month
    • Advanced scheduling
    • Complete charting
    • Imaging integration

Which should you pick?

Choose 3Shape TRIOS if

  • You need intraoral scanning.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want digital impressions.

Choose Dentimax if

  • You need patient scheduling.
  • You work on Windows, Web.
  • You also want electronic charting.

Questions people ask

Is 3Shape TRIOS or Dentimax better?
Neither clearly leads. 3Shape TRIOS starts at $15000/one-time and Dentimax at $275/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, 3Shape TRIOS or Dentimax?
3Shape TRIOS starts at $15000/one-time and Dentimax at $275/month.
Does 3Shape TRIOS or Dentimax run on more platforms?
3Shape TRIOS runs on Windows. Dentimax runs on Windows, Web.
What is 3Shape TRIOS best used for?
3Shape TRIOS is most often used for taking digital intraoral impressions in place of physical trays, sending digital scans to dental laboratories for restorations and aligners, recording and comparing patient scans over time for treatment planning. Of those, taking digital intraoral impressions in place of physical trays and sending digital scans to dental laboratories for restorations and aligners are not what Dentimax is typically brought in for.
What can 3Shape TRIOS do that Dentimax cannot?
3Shape TRIOS covers Intraoral scanning, Digital impressions, Treatment simulation, Shade measurement. Dentimax covers Patient scheduling, Electronic charting, Imaging integration, Treatment planning. Both handle HIPAA Compliant, On-premise deployment, Windows support.

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