3Shape Implant Studio sits at the heart of digital implantology. The software accepts CBCT data directly in DICOM format, allowing the clinician to plan each implant’s position, angle and depth with full precision in a three-dimensional environment.
Prosthetically Driven Planning
The most important feature of 3Shape Implant Studio is its prosthetically driven approach. In traditional implantology the implant position is chosen based on bone availability and the prosthesis is adapted afterward. In 3Shape the process is reversed: the shape of the finished prosthesis — the ideal tooth position — is defined first. Only then is the optimal implant position calculated to achieve that result.
CBCT + Scan Integration
The software merges CBCT data with a digital dental model captured by an intraoral scanner (iTero, Trios). This superimposition process lets the clinician see bone structure, tooth shape and future prosthesis on a single screen simultaneously — dramatically improving planning accuracy.
Virtual Surgical Simulation
A virtual placement simulation is run for every implant. The clinician sees the distance to adjacent teeth, proximity to the nerve canal, and bone margin in real time. The patient views this simulation during the consultation and becomes an active participant in the decision.
Surgical Guide Export
Once planning is complete, the implant position is exported as an STL file. This file is 3D-printed into a precise surgical guide from biocompatible polymer. The metal sleeves inside the guide keep the drill at the planned angle and depth throughout surgery.
Conclusion
3Shape Implant Studio is more than software — it is the philosophy of a digital implantology workflow. In every planning session the surgeon, patient and lab technician make fully synchronized decisions. The result: more precise, less traumatic, longer-lasting implant treatment.