Downloads subcategory
3D viewers
This section is reserved for lightweight STL, PLY, OBJ and DICOM viewers suited for case review, patient communication and design verification.
This page collects practical 3D viewers, CBCT/DICOM viewers, and slicers commonly used in digital dentistry for case review, implant planning support, print preparation, and design verification.
Most of the tools below are free. CHITUBOX Dental is included because it is relevant to dental resin workflows, but its official site currently presents it as a free trial with paid licensing after that.
Recommended software
3D viewers · CBCT/DICOM viewers · Slicers
3D viewer · Free
exocad webview
Fast STL, OBJ, and PLY viewer for quick model review, case sharing, and design verification across desktop and mobile devices.
Best for: simple mesh viewing and case presentation
CBCT/DICOM + Mesh · Free
3D Slicer
Free, open-source platform for viewing DICOM and mesh data together, with strong support for segmentation and planning-oriented workflows.
Best for: CBCT review combined with STL-based planning
DICOM viewer · Free
Weasis
Cross-platform open-source DICOM viewer for Windows, macOS, and Linux with a stronger imaging workflow focus than a simple lightweight viewer.
Best for: cross-platform CBCT and DICOM review
DICOM viewer · Free
Horos
Mac-based open-source DICOM viewer suited to clinicians and labs that want a dedicated imaging tool without moving to a larger planning suite.
Best for: macOS-based CBCT review
Scan comparison · Free
CloudCompare
Free, open-source inspection tool for point clouds and meshes, especially useful when checking deviations or comparing scan-derived geometry.
Best for: deviation checks and scan-to-scan comparison
DICOM viewer · Free for non-commercial use
MicroDicom
Lightweight Windows DICOM viewer that is easy to deploy when a simple CBCT/DICOM review tool is needed without a heavier platform.
Best for: quick Windows-based DICOM viewing
Resin slicer · Free
CHITUBOX Basic
Widely used free resin slicer for model, guide, and tray print preparation, especially on LCD and SLA printers used in dental workflows.
Best for: free resin print prep for dental models and guides
Dental slicer · Free trial / paid
CHITUBOX Dental
Dental-focused slicer with workflow-specific automation for model preparation and printer setup. Relevant for dentistry, but not a permanently free utility.
Best for: dedicated dental resin workflows when trial/paid licensing is acceptable
Quick guidance
- Best simple mesh viewer: exocad webview
- Best all-around CBCT and mesh platform: 3D Slicer
- Best lightweight DICOM viewer: Weasis or MicroDicom
- Best free resin slicer: CHITUBOX Basic
- Best Mac-focused DICOM viewer: Horos
- Best for scan comparison and deviation checks: CloudCompare
Before building a production workflow around any utility, confirm current operating system support, printer compatibility, file export limitations, and licensing terms directly on the official download page.