3Shape equipment financing and leasing helps Canadian dental clinics, orthodontic offices, denture clinics, and dental laboratories acquire digital scanning and treatment-planning technology without draining working capital. Mehmi finances new and used 3Shape intraoral scanners, lab scanners, software-connected systems, and digital dentistry equipment through equipment financing in Canada and medical, dental, and wellness equipment financing.
3Shape equipment is used by Canadian dental practices and laboratories that want faster digital impressions, cleaner lab communication, better case presentation, and more efficient restorative, implant, orthodontic, denture, and smile-design workflows. 3Shape’s product ecosystem includes TRIOS intraoral scanners, dental lab scanners, digital dentistry software, and the 3Shape Unite workflow platform, which connects scanning, patient management, treatment planning, and partner applications.
Financing 3Shape equipment can make more sense than paying cash because digital dentistry technology is often tied to production growth. A clinic adding a TRIOS scanner may want to preserve cash for staff, marketing, lab bills, leasehold improvements, hygiene supplies, and patient acquisition while the scanner begins improving case acceptance and workflow speed. A dental laboratory purchasing a 3Shape lab scanner may need to protect working capital for materials, technicians, software subscriptions, and turnaround capacity rather than placing all cash into one digital system.
For a strong Gold or Prime dental office with 5+ years in business, 700+ credit, homeownership, clean bureau history, and 5+ trade lines, a 3Shape lease may be possible with 0–5% down. Silver files may require 5–10% down, while Bronze or Sub-Prime files should expect 10–25% down depending on bank statement strength, time in business, credit history, and asset details. Start-ups under 2 years can still be reviewed, but lenders usually want a personal guarantee, strong credit, and a clear explanation of how the scanner supports revenue.
Tax treatment also matters. With equipment leases, payments may generally be treated as business expenses, and goods and services tax or harmonized sales tax registrants may claim input tax credits on eligible tax paid through lease payments. With a purchase or loan, the clinic typically claims capital cost allowance over time. Mehmi helps structure the file around cash flow, monthly payment comfort, and whether the practice wants flexibility or long-term ownership.
Mehmi can review financing for new and used 3Shape TRIOS intraoral scanners, 3Shape Unite-connected scanner systems, dental lab scanners, digital impression equipment, orthodontic workflow tools, implant planning software, denture design systems, smile design software, and related workstations or accessories. TRIOS scanners are designed for digital impressions and patient workflows, and 3Shape describes Unite as the workflow engine that comes with TRIOS, supporting case management, partner apps, and cloud-connected access.
Dental technology is not underwritten like trucks, construction equipment, or coach buses. Standard terms are usually 24–84 months, but older scanners, software-heavy systems, weak credit, and used private-sale equipment may attract shorter terms. Lenders will review model year, condition, serial number, included tips, carts or pods, software status, licence transferability, warranty, service support, and resale demand. A clean dealer invoice for a new TRIOS package is stronger than a private-sale scanner with missing accessories, unclear software ownership, or no service history.
A practical approval example would be a 6-year dental clinic adding a new 3Shape TRIOS scanner to replace physical impression workflows. If the clinic has stable deposits, clean bank statements, strong credit, and no tax arrears, the file may support a lower down payment and longer term. A newer clinic with thin credit may still be reviewed, but the lender may ask for a larger down payment, personal net worth statement, and a stronger explanation of expected production impact. If ownership is the main priority, a fixed-term equipment loan may fit better than a lease.
A lender-ready 3Shape file should include a credit application, 3–6 months of original PDF bank statements, equipment quote or invoice, equipment model details, serial numbers when available, software and licence details, seller information, and a personal net worth statement for most files. Financial statements are usually required over $250K, and a credit write-up is important over $100K. That write-up should explain the clinic or lab, the current workflow problem, why the scanner is being acquired, how it supports revenue, and how the payment fits cash flow.
Clean dealer files can often be reviewed in 24–48 hours. Private sales, challenged credit, older scanners, larger clinic packages, or files with software-transfer questions can take 3–5 business days. Private sales need a bill of sale, proof of payment, lien search, seller verification, serial numbers, and confirmation that licences or subscriptions can be transferred. Some lenders restrict or exclude private sales, so a used 3Shape scanner should be reviewed before a deposit is paid through a proper private sale equipment financing process.
Approval comes down to character, capacity, capital, collateral, and conditions. Character is credit history, clean bureau, repayment behaviour, and bank statement conduct. Capacity is whether clinic or lab cash flow supports the payment after rent, payroll, supplies, lab fees, taxes, and existing debt. Capital is the down payment and owner net worth. Collateral is the scanner’s age, condition, software support, included accessories, and resale value. Conditions include time in business, dental production volume, replacement versus addition, and whether the technology supports a real workflow need. For 3Shape equipment specifically, missing software transfer details, unclear seller ownership, unsupported scanner age, missing serial numbers, or frequent insufficient funds activity can kill the approval.
Q: Can I finance used 3Shape equipment in Canada?
A: Yes, used 3Shape equipment can be financed in Canada when the scanner or lab system is complete, identifiable, serviceable, and supported by proper documents. Lenders will look closely at model year, condition, serial number, included accessories, software status, warranty, and whether licences can be transferred. Used dealer purchases are usually easier than private sales because seller verification and documentation are cleaner. For private purchases, review used equipment private seller financing before sending funds.
Q: What 3Shape models does Mehmi Financial Group finance?
A: Mehmi Financial Group can review TRIOS intraoral scanners, Unite-connected systems, dental lab scanners, digital impression tools, implant planning software, orthodontic workflow systems, denture design software, smile design tools, carts, pods, workstations, and related accessories. Approval depends on the model, condition, seller, software status, documentation, and how the equipment supports clinic or lab revenue. Newer systems with clean dealer invoices are typically easier to finance than older private-sale units. Larger digital dentistry projects may also pair with equipment refinancing and sale-leaseback if the practice already owns valuable equipment.
Q: How long does approval take?
A: Clean 3Shape dealer files with complete documents, strong credit, and clear invoices can often be reviewed in 24–48 hours. Private sales, older scanners, software-transfer questions, challenged credit, or larger multi-equipment packages may take 3–5 business days. Delays usually happen when bank statements are not original PDFs, the scanner details are incomplete, or the seller cannot prove ownership. A pre-approved equipment financing review helps confirm buying power before the clinic negotiates final pricing.
Q: What documents do I need to apply?
A: Most 3Shape financing files need a credit application, 3–6 months of original PDF bank statements, quote or invoice, equipment details, business ownership information, and a personal net worth statement. Financial statements are usually required over $250K, and a credit write-up is important over $100K. Private sales need bill of sale, proof of ownership, proof of payment, lien search, and seller verification. A practical equipment financing documents checklist can reduce back-and-forth and funding delays.
Q: Is leasing or buying 3Shape equipment better for my Canadian business?
A: Leasing is often better when the clinic or lab wants lower upfront cash use, predictable payments, and flexibility as digital dentistry technology changes. Buying may be better when long-term ownership, capital cost allowance planning, and full control over the asset matter more. The better structure depends on credit strength, time in business, scanner age, software requirements, tax planning, and monthly payment comfort. Reviewing down payment requirements for equipment financing helps set realistic expectations before applying.
Q: How does goods and services tax or harmonized sales tax work on leased 3Shape equipment in Canada?
A: In many lease structures, the lender pays applicable goods and services tax or harmonized sales tax at purchase and passes the tax through each lease payment. Registrants may generally claim input tax credits on eligible tax paid through lease payments, subject to accounting advice. Provincial sales tax may apply in British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, while Quebec sales tax applies in Quebec. Mehmi can help compare the cash-flow difference between paying tax upfront on a purchase and paying it gradually through lease payments.
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