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I industry news _ 3Shape _3Shape, a leading innovation company for 3-D scanners and CAD/CAM software solutions, has released its new Implant Studio software to the European mar- ket. The solution is designed for use in both clin- ics and laborato- ries, and 3Shape is offering Im- plant Studio in various configu- ration packages to match the different needs of both. _All-in-one solution A solution that finally brings together the latest technologies in implant planning into a single smooth workflow is now available to the market. 3Shape’s solution offers the following: _a complete digital workflow for dentists and for laboratories; _all the restorative components provided to the dentist before surgery; _easyimplantplanningwithintuitivetoolsthatmerge the benefits of planning in both 3-D and 2-D; _virtual crown functionality, offering optimal im- plantplacementincombinationwiththeintended prosthetic design; _the design of cost-efficient surgical guides ready for local manufacture; _3ShapeCommunicateintegration,whichmakesit easy to receive 3-D surface scans from TRIOS and from 3Shape desktop scanners, and to send ap- provedimplantpositionsfordesigningabutments and crowns in Dental System; and _an open software platform: Implant Studio sup- ports open DICOM CT scans and STL surface scans, as well as implant systems (libraries) from major implant manufacturers. “Implant Studio represents the accumulation of our dental technology expertise and industry knowledge, and that is what makes it stand out among existing solutions,” said Flemming Thorup, President and CEO of 3Shape . “We have brought together digital impressions, CBCT scans, and in- tuitive CAD workflows to form a unique solution. ImplantStudioprovidesoptimalresultsforimplant placement and prostheses with high aesthetics, while opening new service options for both clinics andlabsthatincludetheprovisionoffulltreatment packages to patients.” _3Shape Dental System integration After planning has been completed, laboratories can directly manufacture restorations and implant components (temporaries, crowns, abutments, and more)inasmoothandintegratedworkflow,provid- ing dentists with a complete treatment package. _Released to the European market ImplantStudiohasrecentlypassedthestrictreg- ulatoryprocessrequiredformarketlaunchinEurope. 3Shape expects to obtain regulatory clearance in the US and other selected markets during 2014. Implant Studio will be available through 3Shape resellers. Actual availability to end-users will depend on the specific system configuration. Please contact your local 3Shape supplier, or visit www.3shapedental.com regarding reseller infor- mation._ 40 I CAD/CAM 2_2014 3Shape launches Implant Studio for implant planning and surgical guide design 3Shape A/S Holmens Kanal 7 1060 Copenhagen K,Denmark www.3shapedental.com CAD/CAM_contact CAD0214_40_3shape 13.05.14 11:29 Seite 1