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3Shape TRIOS vs OrthoTrac

3Shape TRIOS logo

3Shape TRIOS

Software

Digital Impression & CAD/CAM Workflow

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

OrthoTrac

Software

Complete Orthodontic Practice Management

From
$399/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; OrthoTrac orthoTrac support has moved off Carestream Dental's own site to a third-party portal, gosensei.com, and OrthoTrac customer contact is now booked only through a Calendly scheduling link rather than a phone number or online purchase path, per Carestream Dental's own site.
  • They diverge on capability: 3Shape TRIOS covers Intraoral scanning, OrthoTrac covers Orthodontic treatment planning.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where 3Shape TRIOS and OrthoTrac differ
Attribute3Shape TRIOSOrthoTrac
Starting price$15000/one-time$399/month
Pricing modelone-timesubscription
PlatformsWindowsWindows, Web
Founded20002007

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 OrthoTrac

  • Orthodontic treatment planning
  • Contract management
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Insurance processing
  • Imaging integration
  • Progress tracking
  • Appliance tracking
  • Referral management

Both cover

  • HIPAA Compliant
  • Data Encryption
  • On-premise deployment
  • Cloud 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 OrthoTrac
  • Sending digital scans to dental laboratories for restorations and alignersnot OrthoTrac
  • Recording and comparing patient scans over time for treatment planningnot OrthoTrac

OrthoTrac

  • Orthodontic practice managementnot 3Shape TRIOS
  • Treatment planningnot 3Shape TRIOS
  • Contract managementnot 3Shape TRIOS
  • Progress trackingnot 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

OrthoTrac

  • OrthoTrac support has moved off Carestream Dental's own site to a third-party portal, gosensei.com, and OrthoTrac customer contact is now booked only through a Calendly scheduling link rather than a phone number or online purchase path, per Carestream Dental's own site.

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

OrthoTrac

$399/month
  • OrthoTrac Standard$399/month
    • Patient scheduling
    • Treatment planning
    • Billing management
  • OrthoTrac Cloud$549/month
    • Everything in Standard
    • Cloud-based access
    • Imaging integration

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 OrthoTrac if

  • You need orthodontic treatment planning.
  • You work on Windows, Web.
  • You also want contract management.
OrthoTrac review

Questions people ask

Is 3Shape TRIOS or OrthoTrac better?
Neither clearly leads. 3Shape TRIOS starts at $15000/one-time and OrthoTrac at $399/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, 3Shape TRIOS or OrthoTrac?
3Shape TRIOS starts at $15000/one-time and OrthoTrac at $399/month.
Does 3Shape TRIOS or OrthoTrac run on more platforms?
3Shape TRIOS runs on Windows. OrthoTrac 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 OrthoTrac is typically brought in for.
What can 3Shape TRIOS do that OrthoTrac cannot?
3Shape TRIOS covers Intraoral scanning, Digital impressions, Treatment simulation, Shade measurement. OrthoTrac covers Orthodontic treatment planning, Contract management, Appointment scheduling, Insurance processing. Both handle HIPAA Compliant, Data Encryption, On-premise deployment, Cloud deployment.
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