Immediate shell temp from intraoral scan – no software needed

Our Shell Temp Design makes it possible. Automatically generated, precisely adapted, ready in minutes.
What makes Shell Temp Design the smart choice?
Minimize workload
Save 450h staff hours per year
Say Goodbye to Fractures and Manual Corrections
Embrace AI Precision
Boost Efficiency
Boost Efficiency – Improve Profit Margins on Temporaries
Team entlasten
No more Chaos, No Software Frustration
Shell Temp Design – AI Precision for Ultra-Thin Temporary Restorations
Our AI-powered eggshell temporary for immediate prosthetics – directly from your digital scan.
Finally: fracture-resistant and predictable shell temporaries – faster, easier, and more cost-effective than ever before.
Faster, easier, and more economical than traditional methods. Use this clear advantage over conventional fabrication!
- Automated AI-based design without additional software
- From single crowns to 14-unit bridges
- Ready to print or mill in just minutes
- Chairside production possible
Workflow


Upload of the intraoral scan
DentalTwin’s AI produces the STL file of the eggshell temporary fully automatically and cloud-based – no software installation needed.


Download the finished STL file of the eggshell temporary
Print or mill the file


Finished eggshell temporary ready to insert even before preparation
Eggshell temporary already in place in the mouth

Comparison of Workflows
Using DentalTwin AI for Automatically Generated Eggshell Temporary
DentalTwin uses its proprietary AI-based automatic tooth setup to generate perfectly adapted eggshell temporaries within minutes – from single crowns to complex bridges with up to 14 units.
No design software. No personnel required.
Traditional Workflow | Shell Temp Design AI Workflow | |
---|---|---|
1. Scan submission | Scan is sent to the lab | Scan is uploaded directly to the DentalTwin portal |
2. Software usage | Lab imports scan into CAD software (e.g., Exocad) | Eliminated |
3. Design process | Technician manually creates the eggshell temps design | Eliminated – AI automatically generates the eggshell |
4. Production | File is milled/printed via CAM | CAM-ready file available instantly, ready to print |
5. Delivery | Schell Temp Design is delivered from the lab to the practice | Eliminated (chairside 3D printing possible) |
The Benefits in Detail
- Minimize Time Investment in Daily Practice
Conventional Temp Shells consume valuable time — over 450 hours of staff time per year and per practitioner are lost to fabrication and adjustments alone. DentalTwin's AI-generated eggshell temps are created within minutes — directly from the IO scan, with no software installation required.
More efficiency, less stress.
- Say Goodbye to Fractures and Manual Corrections
Misfits, internal stress, and material weaknesses often lead to fractures in long-term eggshell temps
AI-generated eggshell provisionals offer high precision and excellent fit — ideal even for multi-unit restorations.
Fewer repairs, greater predictability.
- Improve cost-efficiency and long-term profitability
Handcrafted temporary restorations are economically inefficient. DentalTwin temporaries significantly reduce process costs through digitization and automation.
Smarter temps, stronger profits
- Relief for the whole team
The combination of fractures, remakes, and tight deadlines leads to the infamous “chaos calendar.” DentalTwin brings calm back to your team: reliable eggshell temporaries, on-time end of day, and zero software frustration.
Smoother workflows, less stress.
What our customers say


Gartner Dentallabor GmbH

Orthodontics & Oral surgery
DentalTwin goes beyond being a simple innovation—it's a game-changer in dentistry.”



Dental-Labor GmbH – Hannover/ Langenhagen
FAQ
General Questions
DentalTwin is an advanced, AI-powered solution for digital dentistry. It generates a complete tooth setup template in natural occlusion.
No. DentalTwin is cloud-based, meaning everything happens within our web portal. No software installation is needed – just an internet-enabled device and IO scans.
- STL
- LAGE
- OBJ
- AUS
- DCM
With precise planning via DentalTwin, restorations can be produced more accurately and quickly, resulting in shorter treatment times. No more uncomfortable impression-taking, bite registrations, or high amount of appointments!
Product-Specific Questions
Eggshell provisionals (also known as "pre-operative provisionals") are thin-walled temporary crowns/bridges (0.3–0.6 mm) that are created before tooth preparation based on an intraoral scan of the current clinical situation – usually via 3D printing or milling. The term "Eggshell" refers to the delicate wall thickness of these provisional crowns (with a hollow space for filling). They are digitally fabricated (printed or milled) and, after preparation, filled intraorally with composite and temporarily cemented with minimal effort. The pontics are already pre-formed and do not require additional processing.
An intraoral scan is taken before preparation, extraction, or implantation. This scan is uploaded to the DentalTwin website, along with the desired specifications for the provisional restorations (crowns, pontics). The Eggshells are generated using DentalTwin’s AI-driven tooth setup and delivered as STL files, ready for direct 3D printing or milling – no additional software is required. They can be produced in-house (in the practice or lab) or via an external milling center.
- Available before the preparation appointment
- Digitally fabricated for precise fit
- Reduced chairside time
- Reusable
- Suitable for prosthetic or implant planning and streamlined process for both practitioner and lab
The Eggshell is filled with a self-curing composite and seated directly onto the prepared or unprepared dentition – similar to a silicone key mock-up, but more precise and time-efficient.
Based on the remaining teeth, our AI first reconstructs the full arch. Occlusion is then calculated based on this setup. It should, of course, always be checked and, if necessary, adjusted by the treating dentist.
Yes! DentalTwin provides open STL files that can be used in any CAD software available on the market.
Questions About the Portal
Go to the website: https://dentaltwin.de/ Register for a new account or log in with your existing credentials. https://dentaltwin.de/ und registriere Dich oder melde Dich mit Deinen Kontoinformationen an.
- After registration, you will receive an activation link via email – please confirm your registration.
- Log in to the portal.
- Click on “New Case”.
- Select the desired product and click on it.
- Click on “Browse” next to the jaw you want to upload, or simply drag and drop the scan file to the correct position.
- Position the scans according to the provided template.
- Enter the case or patient ID.
- If you're submitting an Eggshell case, also specify: Which teeth are to be extracted Which teeth are already missing Which teeth will serve as abutments (according to the FDI tooth numbering system)
- Click “Submit”.
The jaw should be scanned completely, up to the tuberosities. For best results, at least 2 fully preserved teeth per jaw are required. These can be prepared or extracted after the scan.
You can adjust the setup freely in your own CAD software. However, customization within our process is currently not available.
If the AI result doesn't meet expectations, possible causes include:
- Incomplete or faulty scan
- Detected prepped teeth
- Fully edentulous jaw
Since our AI currently cannot fully process such cases, please submit a new, complete scan.
If the result is inaccurate for other reasons, you can manually edit or regenerate it. Alternatively, you can send it to our DentalTwin team for refinement.
Important: So that our support team can process your request quickly and effectively, please create a ticket via the " Ticket System" tab in the DentalTwin dashboard and attach the relevant case and the scan.
Our support team will be happy to assist you.
Questions About Pricing and Payment
All prices are quoted as net prices, excluding VAT.
The following rates apply for one-time purchases of DentalTwin services:
For virtual setups and wax-ups, the price remains fixed per jaw, regardless of how many teeth are missing or digitally reconstructed by DentalTwin. The conversion rate is 1 EUR = 1 DTC (DentalTwin Credit). Optional Subscription: End customers can optionally purchase DentalTwin Credits via a subscription plan and benefit from volume-based pricing. Annual Billing Bonus: Customers who choose annual billing receive one free month per year.
- Payments are processed through Stripe, which supports a wide range of global and local payment methods.
- Bank Transfers: Stripe supports many local bank-based methods depending on the customer's country
- Digital Wallets: Apple Pay, Google Pay, Alipay, PayPal
- Accepted payment options include: Credit & Debit Cards: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and others Digital Wallets: Apple Pay, Google Pay, Alipay, PayPal Bank Transfers: Stripe supports many local bank-based methods depending on the customer's country (e.g. Bancontact, BLIK, EPS, iDEAL, Przelewy24, SEPA Direct Debit)
- "Buy Now, Pay Later"
Stripe also offers deferred payment solutions such as Afterpay/Clearpay, allowing customers to pay in installments. - Additional Options: Stripe supports methods like Cash App Pay, WeChat Pay, and gift cards.
- Additional Features of Stripe: 3D Secure 2 Authentication for enhanced fraud protection
- Automatic Card Updates in case of expired or replaced cards
- Automatic Retry Logic for failed payments
- Stripe Billing for managing subscriptions, recurring invoices, and SEPA direct debit payments
Note: The availability of payment methods may vary depending on your country and your enabled Stripe settings.
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