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3Shape TRIOS vs Dentrix

3Shape TRIOS logo

3Shape TRIOS

Software

Digital Impression & CAD/CAM Workflow

From
$15000/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Dentrix logo

Dentrix

Software

The Most Trusted Name in Dental Practice Management

From
$299/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: 3Shape TRIOS 3Shape publishes no price for TRIOS scanners or software; quotes come from 3Shape or a local reseller; Dentrix the Dentrix product page publishes no price and no licence term, and directs buyers to request a demo or contact the vendor
  • They diverge on capability: 3Shape TRIOS covers Intraoral scanning, Dentrix covers Patient scheduling.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where 3Shape TRIOS and Dentrix differ
Attribute3Shape TRIOSDentrix
Starting price$15000/one-time$299/month
Pricing modelone-timesubscription
PlatformsWindowsWindows, Web, Api
Founded20001989

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 Dentrix

  • Patient scheduling
  • Electronic health records
  • Treatment planning
  • Insurance claim processing
  • Clinical charting
  • Imaging integration
  • Patient communication
  • Revenue cycle management

Both cover

  • HIPAA Compliant
  • On-premise deployment

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 Dentrix
  • Sending digital scans to dental laboratories for restorations and alignersnot Dentrix
  • Recording and comparing patient scans over time for treatment planningnot Dentrix

Dentrix

  • Practice management, charting and scheduling for dental officesnot 3Shape TRIOS
  • Dental insurance claims, treatment planning and patient billingnot 3Shape TRIOS
  • Managing imaging alongside clinical records in one systemnot 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

Dentrix

  • The Dentrix product page publishes no price and no licence term, and directs buyers to request a demo or contact the vendor
  • Automatic software updates, in product chat support and priority access to specialists come through the paid Connected Care Essentials plan rather than the base software
  • Dentrix is sold as customisable packages and suites rather than one product, so what a practice gets depends on which suite it buys
  • Henry Schein One sells two separate practice management systems side by side, Dentrix and Dentrix Ascend, so buyers must choose between them rather than moving between editions

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

Dentrix

$299/month
  • Dentrix G7$299/month
    • Patient scheduling
    • Treatment planning
    • Insurance management
  • Dentrix Enterprise$499/month
    • Multi-location support
    • Centralized management
    • Advanced analytics
  • Dentrix Ascend$399/month
    • Cloud-based platform
    • Automatic updates
    • Remote access

Which should you pick?

Choose 3Shape TRIOS if

  • You need intraoral scanning.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want digital impressions.
3Shape TRIOS review

Choose Dentrix if

  • You need patient scheduling.
  • You work on Windows, Web, Api.
  • You also want electronic health records.
Dentrix review

Questions people ask

Is 3Shape TRIOS or Dentrix better?
Neither clearly leads. 3Shape TRIOS starts at $15000/one-time and Dentrix at $299/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, 3Shape TRIOS or Dentrix?
3Shape TRIOS starts at $15000/one-time and Dentrix at $299/month.
Does 3Shape TRIOS or Dentrix run on more platforms?
3Shape TRIOS runs on Windows. Dentrix runs on Windows, Web, Api.
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 Dentrix is typically brought in for.
What can 3Shape TRIOS do that Dentrix cannot?
3Shape TRIOS covers Intraoral scanning, Digital impressions, Treatment simulation, Shade measurement. Dentrix covers Patient scheduling, Electronic health records, Treatment planning, Insurance claim processing. Both handle HIPAA Compliant, On-premise deployment.
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