Splint Studio and Dental System Workflow Integration
08/11/2023Integrating Splint Studio with Dental System
Prerequisites
Before starting the integration, confirm the following:
- The Splint Design license is active on your license package.
- Splint Studio is installed in 3Shape Unite.
- You are using Dental System 2019 or later.
You can verify your active licenses using one of the following methods:
In 3Shape Unite
Step 1: Select "More".
Step 2: Select "Settings".
Step 3: Select "Installed Apps & Subscriptions".
Step 4: Select "Subscription Management".
Using Localhost
Step 1: Open an internet browser on the Server PC (the PC with the dongle attached).
Step 2: Navigate to: http://localhost:27027/
Step 3: Review the active licenses and their expiration dates.
Verifying the Splint Studio Installation
Step 1: Open 3Shape Unite.
Step 2: Select "More".
Step 3: Select "Settings".
Step 4: Select "Installed Apps & Subscriptions".
Step 5: Select "Installed Apps".
Step 6: Verify that Splint Studio is listed as installed.

Configuring the Splint Studio Integration
For Dental System 2022 and earlier versions, complete the following steps.
Step 1: Open "Dental System Control Panel".
Step 2: Select "System Settings".

Step 3: Scroll to the "Splint Studio" path setting.
Step 4: Enter the appropriate Dental Desktop path:
Local installation: C:\Program Files\3Shape\Dental Desktop
Network installation: \ServerName\3Shape Dental System\Dental Desktop
Step 5: Save the changes.
Step 6: Restart Dental Manager.
After the integration has been configured successfully, "Splint Studio" will be available in:
- The Dental System order form.
- Dental Manager when right-clicking a splint order.

Scanning Splint Orders
After the integration is complete, choose which software will be used to scan the order:
- ScanIt Dental (desktop scanner)
- Dental Desktop (TRIOS scanner)
Dental System 2023 and Later
Starting with Dental System 2023, it is no longer necessary to manually configure the Splint Studio path in "Dental System Control Panel". The integration is configured automatically when 3Shape Unite is detected.
Contact 3Shape Support if you have any further questions.
For full information on correct usage consult the official Safety and Setup Guide and the most current Manual.