Atomica VS 3Shape

Atomica VS 3Shape

Atomica VS 3Shape

The 3Shape Trios is known for its reliable scanning and efficient design software. Recently, Atomica has become a strong competitor, offering a powerful, affordable digital solution with implant planning, surgical guide design, and soon crown design software—all without hidden fees.

The 3Shape Trios is known for its reliable scanning and efficient design software. Recently, Atomica has become a strong competitor, offering a powerful, affordable digital solution with implant planning, surgical guide design, and soon crown design software—all without hidden fees.

The 3Shape Trios is known for its reliable scanning and efficient design software. Recently, Atomica has become a strong competitor, offering a powerful, affordable digital solution with implant planning, surgical guide design, and soon crown design software—all without hidden fees.

Compared Features

Features

Atomica
S200

Atomica
S200

3Shape
Trios3

3Shape
Trios3

3Shape
Trios4

3Shape
Trios4

Additional Fees

Additional Fees

Calibration Free

Calibration Free

Plug & Play

Plug & Play

Cloud Storage

Cloud Storage

100 GB

10 GB

10 GB

Warranty

2 Years

1 Year

1 Year

New Replacement in warranty

Additional Perks

Additional Perks

1 Year of free

exports

1 year
of free

exports

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5 Reasons customers choose
Atomica over 3Shape

5 Reasons customers choose
Atomica over 3Shape

Atomica’s setup is so much faster

Atomica’s setup is so much faster

With no down time from pre heating, and a smart auto calibration feature, there’s no need for pre-scan setup, just plug your scanner and enjoy hassle free scanning.

With no down time from pre heating, and a smart auto calibration feature, there’s no need for pre-scan setup, just plug your scanner and enjoy hassle free scanning.

With no down time from pre heating, and a smart auto calibration feature, there’s no need for pre-scan setup, just plug your scanner and enjoy hassle free scanning.

00

s

Calibration Free

Atomica offers more than just a scanner

Atomica offers more than just a scanner

With one full year or free exports on the digital software suite, your digital workflow will be like never before, take a full mouth scan in under 2 minutes, and immediately start planning and exporting your surgical guide FOR FREE!

With one full year or free exports on the digital software suite, your digital workflow will be like never before, take a full mouth scan in under 2 minutes, and immediately start planning and exporting your surgical guide FOR FREE!

With one full year or free exports on the digital software suite, your digital workflow will be like never before, take a full mouth scan in under 2 minutes, and immediately start planning and exporting your surgical guide FOR FREE!

20

µm

Full arch accuracy

Atomica’s digital cloud is a lot easier and it's free

Atomica’s digital cloud is a lot easier and it's free

With 100 GBs of free cloud storage, there’s no need to worry about computer memory or dread the risk of case loss. Upload all your cases to the cloud portal, and send them to your lab partner with just a click.


With 100 GBs of free cloud storage, there’s no need to worry about computer memory or dread the risk of case loss. Upload all your cases to the cloud portal, and send them to your lab partner with just a click.


With 100 GBs of free cloud storage, there’s no need to worry about computer memory or dread the risk of case loss. Upload all your cases to the cloud portal, and send them to your lab partner with just a click.


100

GBs

Free

Atomica provides the best support

Atomica provides the best support

With a team of over 100 engineers and clinicians, and various channels to reach support (online forum, email, direct calls) you can guarantee immediate support should you face any issues.

With a team of over 100 engineers and clinicians, and various channels to reach support (online forum, email, direct calls) you can guarantee immediate support should you face any issues.

With a team of over 100 engineers and clinicians, and various channels to reach support (online forum, email, direct calls) you can guarantee immediate support should you face any issues.

US

Direct support

Atomica offers a better warranty

Atomica offers a better warranty

Enjoy worry free scanning, With an initial 2 year warranty, and a guarantee to replace not repair in case of a defect.

Enjoy worry free scanning, With an initial 2 year warranty, and a guarantee to replace not repair in case of a defect.

2

Years

Hear From Our Customers

Hear From Our Customers

Hear From Our Customers

My First digital case with Atomica scanner was awesome, best crown insertion experience.

My First digital case with Atomica scanner was awesome, best crown insertion experience.

My First digital case with Atomica scanner was awesome, best crown insertion experience.

Dr. Tom M. Nguyen

Ontario

Super simple to operate—my team got the hang of it on day one!

Super simple to operate—my team got the hang of it on day one!

Super simple to operate—my team got the hang of it on day one!

Dr. David S. Lee

San Francisco

Using the Atomica scanner felt like a huge upgrade from Medit—faster and more precise.

Using the Atomica scanner felt like a huge upgrade from Medit—faster and more precise.

Using the Atomica scanner felt like a huge upgrade from Medit—faster and more precise.

Dr. Mark A. Stevens

Miami

Ready For Every Case

Ready For Every Case

Ready For Every Case

Atomica’s advanced technology is built to seamlessly handle every case, delivering precision, efficiency, and improved patient outcomes.

Restorative Solutions

Restorative Solutions

Restorative Solutions

Boost efficiency and predictability with the s200 Scanner. From crowns to edentulous cases, maximize your chair time with precise results.

Orthodontic Solutions

Orthodontic Solutions

Orthodontic Solutions

Improve workflow and accuracy with s200. Engage patients with rich 3D visuals and enhance treatment outcomes.

Implant Solutions

Implant Solutions

Implant Solutions

Transform implant procedures with the s200 Scanner. Enjoy accurate 3D imaging and AI-powered planning for optimal implant placement workflow.

VS

VS

Atomica VS 3Shape

Atomica VS 3Shape

The 3Shape Trios is known for its reliable scanning and efficient design software. Recently, Atomica has become a strong competitor, offering a powerful, affordable digital solution with implant planning, surgical guide design, and soon crown design software—all without hidden fees.

The 3Shape Trios is known for its reliable scanning and efficient design software. Recently, Atomica has become a strong competitor, offering a powerful, affordable digital solution with implant planning, surgical guide design, and soon crown design software—all without hidden fees.

Atomica S200

The S200 is available in a wired version, with a wireless version under development. It scans at a rate of 75 FPS, meaning full arch scans in under 45 seconds

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Atomica S200

The S200 is available in a wired version, with a wireless version under development. It scans at a rate of 75 FPS, meaning full arch scans in under 45 seconds

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Atomica S200

The S200 is available in a wired version, with a wireless version under development. It scans at a rate of 75 FPS, meaning full arch scans in under 45 seconds

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3Shape Trios3

The oldest and only wired scanner in the Trios series (with a wireless option), it’s known for its reliability despite being in the market for years now.

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3Shape Trios3

The oldest and only wired scanner in the Trios series (with a wireless option), it’s known for its reliability despite being in the market for years now.

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3Shape Trios3

The oldest and only wired scanner in the Trios series (with a wireless option), it’s known for its reliability despite being in the market for years now.

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3Shape Trios4

Trios 4 is a wireless scanner, it is extremely similar to the Trios 3 in terms of speed and accuracy, both take full arch scans in under 45 seconds.

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3Shape Trios4

Trios 4 is a wireless scanner, it is extremely similar to the Trios 3 in terms of speed and accuracy, both take full arch scans in under 45 seconds.

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3Shape Trios4

Trios 4 is a wireless scanner, it is extremely similar to the Trios 3 in terms of speed and accuracy, both take full arch scans in under 45 seconds.

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In-Depth Intraoral Scanner Comparison

Pre Purchasing points

Pre Purchasing points

While both scanners offer high tech at affordable prices, Atomica is still more affordable and requires a less costly setup for scanning.

While both scanners offer high tech at affordable prices, Atomica is still more affordable and requires a less costly setup for scanning.

Atomica
S200

3Shape
Trios 3

3Shape
Trios 4

Feature

Feature

Price

Price

$10,000

$10,000

$10,000

$5,500

$5,500

$5,500

$19,000 (Wireless)

$19,000 (Wireless)

$17,000 (Wired)

$17,000 (Wired)

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

Laptop specs

Laptop specs

Core: I7 12thGen
Ram: 16 GB
Graphics: RTX 3060

Core: I7 12thGen
Ram:
16 GB
Graphics: RTX 3060

Core: I7 12thGen
Ram: 16 GB
Graphics: RTX 3060

Core: I7 12thGen
Ram: 32 GB
Graphics: RTX 3070

Core: I7 12thGen
Ram:
32 GB
Graphics: RTX 3070

Core: I7 12thGen
Ram: 32 GB
Graphics: RTX 3070

Core: I7 12thGen
Ram: 16 GB
Graphics: RTX 3070

Core: I7 12thGen
Ram:
32 GB
Graphics: RTX 3070

Core: I7 12thGen
Ram: 16 GB
Graphics: RTX 3070

Laptop prices

Laptop price

$800-$900

$800-
$900

$800-$900

$1200-$1400

$1200-
$1400

$1200-$1400

$1200-1400

$1200-1400

$1200-1400

Features

Atomica
S200

3Shape
Trios3

3Shape
Trios4

Technical Specifications

Technical Specifications

The technology is pretty much similar with both scanners, Trios offers a design software, whereas Atomica significantly reduces chair time and increases profit margins as it  scans with unequivocal speed, aided by automatic calibration and the fact that it is a true plug and play scanner, allowing you to scan 2X the number of patients you would with Trios

The technology is pretty much similar with both scanners, Trios offers a design software, whereas Atomica significantly reduces chair time and increases profit margins as it  scans with unequivocal speed, aided by automatic calibration and the fact that it is a true plug and play scanner, allowing you to scan 2X the number of patients you would with Trios

Atomica
S200

3Shape
Trios 3

3Shape
Trios 4

Feature

Feature

Accuracy

Accuracy

Both offer high accuracy within the clinically acceptable range.

Both offer high accuracy within the clinically acceptable range.

Both offer high accuracy within the clinically acceptable range.

Full arch: 20μm

Full arch: 20μm

Single Crown: 10μm

Single Crown: 10μm

Full arch: 20μm

Full arch: 20μm

Single Crown: N/A

Single Crown: N/A

Full arch: 20μm

Full arch: 20μm

Single Crown: 11μm

Single Crown: N/A

Speed

Speed

All 3 models are fast, with the ability to do full mouth scans in 2 minutes

All 3 models are fast, with the ability to do full mouth scans in 2 minutes

Full Arch < 45 secs

Full Arch < 45 secs

Full Arch < 50 secs

Full Arch < 45 secs

Full Arch < 65 secs

Full Arch < 45 secs

Scanning tech

Scanning tech

The scanning tech is the same for both companies, providing real time video images that are identical to reality

The scanning tech is the same for both companies, providing real time video images that are identical to reality

The scanning tech is the same for both companies, providing real time video images that are identical to reality

3D in-motion video

3D in-motion video

3D in-motion video

3D in-motion video

3D in-motion video

3D in-motion video

3D in-motion video

3D in-motion video

3D in-motion video

Scanning depth

Scanning depth

Atomica has a higher scanning depth, Which is crucial to detect deep subgingival margins

Atomica has a higher scanning depth, Which is crucial to detect deep subgingival margins

23mm

23mm

23mm

17mm

17mm

17mm

17mm

17mm

17mm

Field of view

Field of view

Larger field of view captures larger scan areas, allowing for faster scans

Larger field of view captures larger scan areas, allowing for faster scans

Larger field of view captures larger scan areas, allowing for faster scans

16 x 14mm (L)

16 x 14mm
(L)

16 x 14mm (L)

12 x 12mm (S)

12 x 12mm (S)

12 x 12mm (S)

15 x 13mm (L)

15 x 13mm (L)

15 x 13mm (L)

15 x 13mm (L)

15 x 13mm (L)

15 x 13mm (L)

Calibration

Calibration

Only Atomica has auto calibration, saving setup space and time, while Trios requires 2 separate manual calibration kits (3D & color) 

Only Atomica has auto calibration, saving setup space and time, while Trios requires 2 separate manual calibration kits (3D & color) 

Auto

Auto

Auto

Manual with a calibration tool every 7 days

Manual with a calibration tool every 7 days

Manual with a calibration tool every 7 days

Manual with a calibration tool every 7 days

Manual with a calibration tool every 7 days

Manual with a calibration tool every 7 days

Calibration time

Calibration
time

If calibration is skipped, the scan isn’t guaranteed to be accurate, with Atomica you don’t need to worry about that

If calibration is skipped, the scan isn’t guaranteed to be accurate, with Atomica you don’t need to worry about that

If calibration is skipped, the scan isn’t guaranteed to be accurate, with Atomica you don’t need to worry about that

None

None

None

5 min

5 min

5 min

5 min

5 min

5 min

Pre-Heating

Pre-Heating

Preheating ensures no fogging occurs during the start of the scan

Preheating ensures no fogging occurs during the start of the scan

None (Instant heating)

None (Instant heating)

None (Instant heating)

2-4 Min

2-4 Min

2-4 Min

None (Instant heating)

None (Instant heating)

None (Instant heating)

Plug&Play

Plug&Play

The combination of auto calibration and no pre heating allows you to instantly plug and start scanning with Atomica

The combination of auto calibration and no pre heating allows you to instantly plug and start scanning with Atomica

The combination of auto calibration and no pre heating allows you to instantly plug and start scanning with Atomica

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

No

No

No

No

No

Software

Software

Atomica offers a friendly interface with all your scanning essentials and upgrades for free, Trios offers a decent design software with a yearly subscription for upgrades.

Atomica offers a friendly interface with all your scanning essentials and upgrades for free, Trios offers a decent design software with a yearly subscription for upgrades.

Atomica offers a friendly interface with all your scanning essentials and upgrades for free, Trios offers a decent design software with a yearly subscription for upgrades.

Friendly interface: Basic scanning and assisting tools with free upgrades

Friendly interface: Basic scanning and assisting tools with free upgrades

Friendly interface: Basic scanning and assisting tools with free upgrades

User friendly with a design software for an annual fee for upgrades

User friendly with a design software for an annual fee for upgrades

User friendly with a design software for an annual fee for upgrades

User friendly with a design software for an annual fee for upgrades

User friendly with a design software for an annual fee for upgrades

User friendly with a design software for an annual fee for upgrades

Software Fees

Software Fees

Free updates and support

Free updates and support

Free updates and support

Annual fee of $2,500

Annual fee of $2,500

Annual fee of $2,500

Annual fee of $2,500

Annual fee of $2,500

Annual fee of $2,500

Features

Atomica
S200

3Shape
Trios3

3Shape
Trios4

Hardware Specifications

Hardware Specifications

The ergonomic design, dimensions and weight of the scanner are crucial in ensuring a pleasant scanning experience. While both scanners have an ergonomic design, Atomica’s S200 is much lighter (almost half the weight of Trios) allowing for a better continuous scanning experience without fatigue.

The ergonomic design, dimensions and weight of the scanner are crucial in ensuring a pleasant scanning experience. While both scanners have an ergonomic design, Atomica’s S200 is much lighter (almost half the weight of Trios) allowing for a better continuous scanning experience without fatigue.

Atomica
S200

3Sahpe
Trios 3

3Shape
Trios 4

Feature

Feature

Dimensions

Dimensions

All have compact ergonomic design that provide a good scanning experience

All have compact ergonomic design that provide a good scanning experience

217 x 54 x 24mm

217 x 54 x 24mm

217 x 54 x 24mm

270 x 40 x 48mm

270 x 40 x 48mm

270 x 40 x 48mm

278 x 40 x 49mm

278 x 40 x 49mm

278 x 40 x 49mm

Weight

Weight

The lighter the scanner the easier it is to manipulate and scan for longer durations without fatigue. Trios is almost 2x as heavy as Atomica.

The lighter the scanner the easier it is to manipulate and scan for longer durations without fatigue. Trios is almost 2x as heavy as Atomica.

185G

185G

185G

340G

340G

340G

375G

375G

375G

Tips size

Tips size

Atomica provides tips in both sizes with your scanner, Trios only comes with one size tips.

Atomica provides tips in both sizes with your scanner, Trios only comes with one size tips.

22 x 18mm (L)

22 x 18mm (L)

18.6 x 16.7mm (S)

18.6 x 16.7mm (S)

18.6 x 16.7mm (S)

20.8 x 21.5mm

20.8 x 21.5 mm

20.8 x 21.5mm

20.8 x 21.5 x 96.0

20.8 x 21.5 x 96.0 mm

20.8 x 21.5 x 96.0

Tips autoclave cycle

Tips autoclave cycle

Trios tips have a longer life span with up to 150 cycles.

Trios tips have a longer life span with up to 150 cycles.

Up to 60 times

Up to
60
times

Up to 60 times

121°C 30 mins

121°C 30 mins

121°C 30 mins

134°C 4 mins

134°C 4 mins

134°C 4 mins

Up to 150 times

Up to 150 times

Up to 150 times

121°C 30 mins

121°C 30 mins

121°C 30 mins

134°C 4 mins

134°C 4 mins

134°C 4 mins

Up to 150 times

Up to 150 times

Up to 150 times

121°C 30 mins

121°C 30 mins

121°C 30 mins

134°C 4 mins

134°C 4 mins

134°C 4 mins

Tips Price

Tips Price

Atomica’s tips are much more affordable and can be purchased by piece

Atomica’s tips are much more affordable and can be purchased by piece

$120/Pack of 4

$120/
Pack of 4

$30/tip

$30/tip

$500/Pack of 4

$500/
Pack of 4

$500/Pack of 4

$500/Pack of 4

$500/
Pack of 4

$500/Pack of 4

Features

Atomica
S200

3Shape
Trios3

3Shape
Trios4

After Sales

After Sales

The most crucial point in choosing your scanner is the after sales service. Both companies are known for their excellent support, However with 3Shape it comes with a pretty steep price, with Atomica it’s free. Also, Atomica provides direct support to their customers from their Atlanta headquarters.

The most crucial point in choosing your scanner is the after sales service. Both companies are known for their excellent support, However with 3Shape it comes with a pretty steep price, with Atomica it’s free. Also, Atomica provides direct support to their customers from their Atlanta headquarters.

Atomica
S200

3Shape
Trios 3

3Shape
Trios 4

Feature

Feature

Service plan fees

Service plan fees

Atomica provides continuous support and training without any fees, with 3shape you have to pay for support either per case(which can be pretty steep) or through a yearly subscription.

Atomica provides continuous support and training without any fees, with 3shape you have to pay for support either per case(which can be pretty steep) or through a yearly subscription.

None

None

None

$2500 yearly (Trios care)

$2500 yearly (Trios care)

$2500 yearly (Trios care)

$2500 yearly (Trios care)

$2500 yearly (Trios care)

$2500 yearly (Trios care)

Cloud Storage

Cloud Storage

Atomica’s cloud portal gives you 100GB of free storage as opposed to only 10 from 3Shape, which can be increased if you subscribe to trios care

Atomica’s cloud portal gives you 100GB of free storage as opposed to only 10 from 3Shape, which can be increased if you subscribe to trios care

100 GB

100 GB

10 GB

10 GB

10GB

10 GB

Warranty

Warranty

2 years

2 years

2 years

1 year

1 year

1 year

1 year

1 year

1 year

Hardware Issuess

Hardware Issuess

During warranty, Atomica provides a brand new scanner in case of a hardware issue, not just a free repair

During warranty, Atomica provides a brand new scanner in case of a hardware issue, not just a free repair

During warranty, Atomica provides a brand new scanner in case of a hardware issue, not just a free repair

Scanner replaced
Not repaired

Scanner replaced


Not repaired

Scanner replaced
Not repaired

Scanner repaired, replacement offered with Trios care only

Scanner repaired, replacement offered with Trios care only

Scanner repaired, replacement offered with Trios care only

Scanner repaired, replacement offered with Trios care only

Scanner repaired, replacement offered with Trios care only

Scanner repaired, replacement offered with Trios care only

Support and maintenance

Support and maintenance

Directly from Atomica
(Atlanta, Georgia)

Directly from Atomica
(Atlanta, Georgia)

Directly from Atomica
(Atlanta, Georgia)

From Resellers

From Resellers

From Resellers

From Resellers

From Resellers

From Resellers

Features

Atomica
S200

3Shape
Trios3

3Shape
Trios4