Digital Panoramic X-ray Systems for Super-Bitewings

A digital panoramic x-ray system can provide a dental practice with the ability to quickly capture images of a patients entire upper and lower jaws for a range of diagnostic purposes. However, many digital panoramic systems are actually versatile systems capable of targeting specific areas, to provide digital radiographs of those anatomical features. Here is a comparison of some of the digital panoramic x-ray systems with a preset for capturing just the posterior teeth in what is sometimes called a super bitewing.

CompanyVatech AmericaGendex Dental SystemsMyRayDEXIS
ItemPaX-i Digital Panoramic/Cephalometric X-ray UnitGXDP-300 Dental Digital Panoramic X-ray UnitHyperion X7 Dental Digital Panoramic X-ray UnitORTHOPANTOMOGRAPH™ 2D
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DescriptionThe PaX-i comes with two Cephalometric configurations including the One Shot sensor panel and the Scan Type moving sensor. Two dedicated sensors for The GXDP-300 Digital Panoramic X-ray System incorporates the most commonly-used imaging modes, a three-step process, and a durable body design. The MyRay's Hyperion X7 Dental Digital Panoramic X-ray features an additional cephalometric module and 3DTS software plug-in. The Hyperion X7 suggests X-The ORTHOPANTOMOGRAPH™ 2D panoramic X-ray unit, by DEXIS, is designed for dental offices that demand a top system at a competitive price. The simple,
WarrantyNot Available2 years2-5 years2 years (Parts)
Optional 5 year Extended Care Plan
DICOM CompatibleYesYesYesNot Available
Line Pairs (mm)Not AvailableNot AvailableMore Than 5 LP/mm6.25 LP/mm
Image Storage FormatNot AvailableProprietaryPNG
JPG
TIFF
BMP
Enhanced 16 bit PNG
Enhanced 16 bit JPG
Image Storage SizeNot AvailableNot AvailableStandard Panoramic
1,536 x 2,725 pixels
8 MB Uncompressed
2 - 5 MB
TrainingNot AvailableYesYesNot Available
Generator4 - 10 mA GeneratorNot AvailableHigh Frequency DC X-rayNot Available
kVp Output50 - 90 kVp66 kVp
70 kVp
73 kVp
77 kVp
(+/-4 kVp)
60 - 85 kVpNot Available
Focal Dimensions0.5 mm0.5 mm0.5 mm0.5 mm
Wall Mounted or Free StandingFree StandingBothBothBoth
Sensor TypeCMOSNot AvailableCCDCCD
Connection TypeNot AvailableEthernetEthernet
SD Memory Card
iPad
Not Available
ViewsPanoramic
Bitewing
TMJ
Sinus
Lateral Cephalometric
Posterior Cephalometric
Anterior Cephalometric
SMV
Waters
Standard Panoramic
Child Panoramic
TMJ
Bitewing
10 Panoramic X-ray Programs:
Standard
Pediatric
Orthogonal
Wide-Focus
Bite-Wings
10 TMJ & Sinus Programs:
Front/Side Views
Multiple Angles
7 Cephalometric Programs:
Side Views With Various Formats
AP/PA
SV
Carpus
1 3DTS Volumetric Program
Not Available
Imaging Software IncludedYesYesYesYes
Grey Scale14 bitNot Available14 bit16 bit
Scan TimeHD Panoramic: 13.5 seconds
Standard Panoramic: 10.1 seconds
Cephalometric: 12.9 seconds
One-Shot: 0.9 seconds
Standard Panoramic: 12 seconds
Child Panoramic: 10.6 seconds
TMJ: 5 seconds
Bitewing: 6 seconds
Standard Panoramic: 9.3 seconds
Child Panoramic: 7.3 seconds
Cephalometric: 3.6 - 10 seconds
Standard Panoramic: 10 seconds
Child Panoramic: 8.8 seconds
TMJ: 6.2 seconds
BW: 5 seconds
Included SoftwareNot AvailableNot AvailableNot AvailableYes
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