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