3Shape · CAD
3Shape Dental System Complete package — configuration to confirm: features, system requirements & setup
Broad dental CAD workflows for fixed prosthetics, removable restorations and laboratory collaboration.
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Available for authorised installation and setup; licence and build compatibility to be confirmed
What is 3Shape Dental System used for?
Broad dental CAD workflows for fixed prosthetics, removable restorations and laboratory collaboration. Dental laboratories selecting a comprehensive restorative design configuration.
Check scanner imports, manufacturing connections and supported library versions.
3Shape Dental System features and edition differences
- Design crowns, bridges and removable restorations with guided workflows.
- Supports intraoral scanner workflows and integration with 3Shape LMS.
Complete package scope and specialty add-ons are selected to suit your laboratory.
Licensed modules and packages
Confirm the exact Complete package and entitlement for implant, splint, model, denture and orthodontic applications.
3Shape Dental System hardware and system requirements
3Shape Dental System 2024 / 2025 family table; specialty modules and scanning can require more.
| Component | Minimum or required check | Recommendation or preparation |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 10 / 11 | Confirm the supported Windows build with your reseller |
| Processor | Intel Core i5, 10th generation | Core i5, 12th generation or Core i7, 10th generation or higher |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce / Quadro, 2 GB; DirectX 11 | 4 GB or more |
| Storage | 250 GB SSD | 500 GB SSD plus case backups |
These are design-workstation figures. ScanItDental, scanners, large-lab servers and optional modules have their own requirements. The Complete package name does not identify the installed release.
Manufacturer requirements can change. Minimum specifications are not a performance guarantee for large cases, multiple applications or connected equipment. SSD storage and a tested backup are our preparation advice unless stated in the manufacturer guidance.
Compare requirements across the software cataloguePrepare for 3Shape Dental System installation
Identify the installed release and actual Complete-package indications; verify scanner integration rather than treating the package name as a version.
- Record your exact release, licensed modules and intended workflow.
- Share your OS build, CPU, RAM, GPU/VRAM and free disk space for a workstation check.
- Installation and setup service only. A valid manufacturer-authorised licence and the selected module entitlements are required; software licences, subscriptions and usage charges are purchased separately.
- Back up case files, settings and libraries; agree a recovery plan before an upgrade.
- Confirm import/export and connected-equipment tests with a representative case before production.
Service price and licence costs
View the current consultation and installation fee in the service panel. Manufacturer licences, subscriptions, export credits, and optional modules are separate unless explicitly included in your confirmed quotation. The service fee is per workstation; scope is agreed before work starts.
3Shape Dental System questions
Can I use 3Shape Dental System on my current laptop or Mac?
The published platform guidance is Windows. These are design-workstation figures. ScanItDental, scanners, large-lab servers and optional modules have their own requirements. The Complete package name does not identify the installed release. Compare your hardware with the table above.
What should I check before connecting 3Shape Dental System to my workflow?
Identify the installed release and actual Complete-package indications; verify scanner integration rather than treating the package name as a version.
Does the service include a 3Shape Dental System licence?
Manufacturer licences, subscriptions, export credits, and optional modules are separate unless explicitly included in your confirmed quotation. Installation and setup service only. A valid manufacturer-authorised licence and the selected module entitlements are required; software licences, subscriptions and usage charges are purchased separately.
Official 3Shape Dental System resources and manufacturer sources
Use current manufacturer documentation and your authorised supplier to confirm release requirements and entitlements.
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