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CEREC SW 5.3 family — exact build to confirm: features, system requirements & setup
Chairside restoration design with patient-specific proposals and connected manufacturing workflows.
Guide updated · Independent software support
Available for authorised installation and setup; licence and build compatibility to be confirmed
What is CEREC SW used for?
Chairside restoration design with patient-specific proposals and connected manufacturing workflows. Clinicians using compatible CEREC scanners and restorative production equipment.
Check scanner compatibility, graphics drivers, material databases and manufacturing-unit firmware.
CEREC SW features and edition differences
- Design crowns, veneers, inlays, onlays, bridges and abutment crowns.
- Version 5.3 connects design workflows with DS Core.
Use guided design phases on a compatible acquisition centre or design station.
Licensed modules and packages
An appropriate CEREC version licence is required; DS Core connected features need a paid subscription.
CEREC SW hardware and system requirements
The exact CEREC SW release and licensed modules need a supplier-confirmed workstation specification.
| Component | Minimum or required check | Recommendation or preparation |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system / CPU | Confirm supported OS build and CPU architecture | Request the release-specific workstation table |
| RAM / GPU | No current numeric minimum verified in this guide | Confirm memory, VRAM and graphics API for the intended workflow |
| Storage | Installer size is separate from project capacity | Allow room for case files, exports and a tested backup |
| Connected equipment | Check scanner compatibility, graphics drivers, material databases and manufacturing-unit firmware. | Confirm model, drivers and licensed interfaces before installation |
Do not buy a workstation from a generic CAD/CAM specification alone. Older manuals or another product in the same family may not apply to this edition.
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 CEREC SW installation
Identify the CEREC acquisition unit, scanner and software release. Use Dentsply Sirona hardware compatibility guidance for that unit.
- 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.
CEREC SW questions
Can I use CEREC SW on my current laptop or Mac?
Confirm the supported OS and workstation for your exact CEREC SW edition before choosing a laptop or Mac. Compare your hardware with the table above.
What should I check before connecting CEREC SW to my workflow?
Identify the CEREC acquisition unit, scanner and software release. Use Dentsply Sirona hardware compatibility guidance for that unit.
Does the service include a CEREC SW 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 CEREC SW resources and manufacturer sources
Use current manufacturer documentation and your authorised supplier to confirm release requirements and entitlements.
Browse associated product resources