3Shape’s TRIOS® 3 intraoral scanner now available through Straumann in North America
Andover, 18 January 2018: In a statement released on the Straumann website, Thanks to a distribution agreement between Straumann and 3Shape, dental professionals across the United States and Canada can now purchase TRIOS 3 intraoral scanning solutions directly from Straumann.
Intraoral scanning is a convenient modern alternative to unpleasant conventional methods of taking impressions of the patient’s teeth. 3Shape’s TRIOS® 3 range of intraoral scanners offers accurate, ultra-fast, powderless scanning. In addition to the full-color package, which includes digital shade measurement and an integrated intraoral camera, an upgradable lower-priced monochrome version is also available.
3Shape TRIOS 3 and Straumann’s compact C series chairside mill can be combined to offer an in-office solution for producing dental prosthetics in dentists’ practices. In addition, TRIOS 3 intraoral scanners can be integrated with ClearCorrect orthodontic solutions.
Guillaume Daniellot, Executive Vice President of Straumann North America, commented: “TRIOS 3 is a fantastic addition to our portfolio of integrated solutions, which include leading chairside and lab-based scanning and milling technology, 3D printing, central milling, and ClearCorrect orthodontic solutions – all with interconnected software platforms, validated workflows, and materials, including our own new glass ceramic ‘n!ce’. All of this together with service support, implants and biomaterials is now conveniently available from a single source”.
Tais Clausen, 3Shape co-founder and co-CEO, says: “We are excited that dental professionals in the US and Canada now have the opportunity to work with Straumann as a strategic partner for our 3Shape TRIOS 3 intraoral scanner. Straumann is well-reputed for its dental industry expertise and comprehensive selection of solutions. 3Shape TRIOS makes a terrific addition to the Straumann lineup and now gives professionals working with them, the widest range of superior options for treating their patients,”
About 3Shape
3Shape is changing dentistry together with dental professionals across the world by developing innovations that provide superior dental care for patients. Our portfolio of 3D scanners and CAD/CAM software solutions for the dental industry includes the multiple award-winning 3Shape TRIOS intraoral scanner, the upcoming 3Shape X1 CBCT scanner, and market leading scanning and design software solutions for dental labs.
Two graduate students founded 3Shape in Denmark’s capital in the year 2000. Today, 3Shape has over 1,000 employees serving customers in over 100 countries from an ever-growing number of 3Shape offices around the world. 3Shape’s products and innovations continue to challenge traditional methods, enabling dental professionals to treat more patients more effectively. www.3shape.com
About ClearCorrect
Based in Round Rock, TX, ClearCorrect is a well-established manufacturer of clear aligners that discreetly correct malocclusion. It became part of the Straumann Group in 2017 and offers an affordable and provider-friendly approach to doctors around the world.
About Straumann
Straumann USA Inc. is the US subsidiary of the Straumann Group and is based in Andover Massachusetts. The Straumann Group (SIX: STMN) is a global leader in tooth replacement and orthodontic solutions that restore smiles and confidence. It unites global and international brands that stand for excellence, innovation and quality in replacement, corrective and digital dentistry, including Straumann, Instradent, Neodent, Medentika, etkon, ClearCorrect, Dental Wings, and other fully/partly owned companies and partners.
In collaboration with leading clinics, institutes and universities, the Group researches, develops, manufactures and supplies dental implants, instruments, CADCAM prosthetics, biomaterials and digital solutions for use in tooth replacement and restoration or to prevent tooth loss.
Headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, the Group currently employs approx. 4800 people worldwide and its products, solutions and services are available in more than 100 countries through a broad network of distribution subsidiaries and partners.