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Connect your Shining 3D scanner

Shining 3D scanners export open files directly from the Aoralscan software — no proprietary portal required.

Lab connection details

Email exports to scan@bridgedentallab.com

Works with: Aoralscan 3, Aoralscan Elite

Step-by-step

How to send us a Shining 3D case

Aoralscan software / open export.

1

Finish the scan in the Aoralscan software.

2

Export the case as an open STL or OBJ file.

3

Email it to scan@bridgedentallab.com with the appliance required and any bites.

Every case

What to include

  • The appliance required
  • Both arches scanned
  • Bites, if required for the appliance
  • Which practice the case is for, if you're a multi-practice dentist

Please send any Gold service scans before 11am so we can have your appliance back with you the next day.

No portal? Export an open STL, PLY or OBJ file and email it to scan@bridgedentallab.com. We accept scans from all major scanners with no extra fees — and every appliance order includes free 3D-printed models.

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