How much CAD experience and computer knowledge do you have?
I am fairly good with computers. I have no CAD experience. So far I watched a few live demonstrations on both systems. I then sat with the trainer from DT on two separate days for at least 3 hrs. I understand she is the expert but the designing looked understandable and even simple in her hands. Her implant module looked really good. On the other hand I have a lab who uses the 3Shape 900L and I have sat with him a few times observing scanning and designing as well. The exocad just seems easier although I keep hearing the opposite.
Yes, I saw the 750. It looks the same but all anyone wanted to demonstrate was the 1000 or 2000. The big difference is the blue LED in every unit except for D500 (Red Laser). Obviously the 2000 is much different since you can scan everything in one scan.
They are both easy to learn. If you want to be able to customize your CAD program to your liking after you have some experience with it exocad is easier to alter. If you decide on exocad, don't get a branded version unless it is completely open. Meaning you have access to all the configuration files.
Thank you for the info. Do you have experience in both systems? Do you have a preference as to which implant designer is better?
I have experience with both, but way more experience with exocad. I really like the abutment module. It is easy to use.
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Luke that has to be the shortest answer you have ever given in the ongoing exocad, 3shape battle. LOL
Yes, you are correct on Blue LED for both. 3Shape D750 has same scanning volume as D900L so that you do not have to break articulator mounting.
For exocad I would use DT Technologies, they have a local training location and I really liked their trainer. For 3Shape I am using Henry Schein (Zahn). Price is pretty much the same anyway. One big question rolling around in my small head, if a Dr. goes with the Trios intra oral scanner by 3Shape are they more/less likely to use me if I have a 3Shape scanner instead of a Exocad? I know it doesn't matter but the Trios sales force is working the sale and possibly steering the Dr. Overall I get the impression 3Shape is just so big in the US it would be dumb not to jump on board. Thanks so much for all the advice/info you give. I am a new member and I am learning the ropes. Thanks!
Hi All I also got my identaca blue from DT I have worked closly with my trainer and she is available almost all the time very helpful and friendly. It is true that if you have a 3shape it is slightly less complicated dealing with Trios, however a client did buy the Trios and I just purchased the trios inbox and it works without a hitch. I did Have DT take over my computer and help with set up (I am not good with computers, think jerassic park). By the way I do like exocad
