Cone Beam Systems with Multiple Fields of View

Thursday, April 5, 2018

Dental cone beam imaging continues to change the ways dentists can diagnose, educate and plan treatment for patients. These powerful digital imaging systems are capable of capturing highly detailed 3D x-rays and the applications have moved way beyond planning implant treatments. Cone beam imaging can be a key tool in everything from orthodontics to endodontics, CAD/CAM dentistry, oral surgery and more. But while the information these systems capture is a powerful tool, the radiation they use to create 3D images should be minimized according to the ALARA principle. One of the most effective ways to do this is to limit the exposure by limiting the cone beam system's field of view to only capture the specific area being evaluated or treated. This can mean imaging as small an area as a single tooth for endodontic cases, or the entire head for orthognathic cases. Some cone beam systems feature fields of view targeted towards one or two specific types of treatment, while others feature a wide range of fields of view to handle a wide range of clinical situations. Here are some of the dental cone beam systems with the ability to capture small, medium, and large fields of view. 

CompanyDEXISPreXion, Inc.Carestream DentalPlanmeca USA, Inc.
ItemORTHOPANTOMOGRAPH™ 3D ProPreXion Excelsior Pro 3D CBCT ScannerCS 8100SC 3DProMax 3D Max
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DescriptionThe operation of the DEXIS OP 3D Pro is designed so that all workflows are performed intuitively and in a matter of seconds. The clear structure and The PreXion Excelsior advances all CBCT core technologies including the X-Ray Tube and FPD. The Excelsior couples the smallest focal spot (0.3 mm) Built on the same successful platform as the CS 8100 3D CBCT system, the CS 8100SC 3D adds cephalometric imaging capabilities, along with the 2D A CBCT system perfectly suited for a diverse dental practice, the ProMax 3D Max offers selectable fields of view for capturing 3D images of several
WarrantyNot Available7 Years Parts / 1 Year Labor8 Years (5-year & 1-year warranties also available)Not Available
Focal Spot0.5 mm IEC 3360.3 mm0.7 mm with X-ray tube OPX110S, 0.6 mm with X-ray tube D-0670.6 mm
FootprintNot Available48 in x 64 in x 60 (min) - 88 (max) in , With Cephalometric Module: 76 in x 64 in x 60 (min) - 88 (max) in72.5 x 44.6 x 88.5 inches116 x 137 x 239 cm (45 x 54 x 94 in)
DosageNot Available2.9 mGy for 10 x 8 cm FOV Full Arch ScanNot AvailableNot Available
Scan TimePanoramic: 8.6 to 16.1 s, 3D: 10 to 40 s, Cephalometric 6.5 to 20 s5.2 to 23.6 secondsPanoramic: 1.98 to 14 seconds; 3D: 7 to 15 seconds; Cephalometric: 2.9 to 11 seconds9 to 40 seconds
Installation IncludedNot AvailableYesYesNot Available
Patient PositioningStandingStandingStandingStanding
Primary Reconstruction TimeNot Available<30 sNot Available2 to 55 seconds
Volume ReconstructionYesYesYesYes
Panoramic ReconstructionYesYesYesYes
Cephalo ReconstructionYesOptionalYesNot Available
DICOM ExportYesYesYesYes
Image DetectorCMOSCsI Flat PanelCMOSCMOS Flat Panel
Software OSWindows 7, Windows Vista, Windows 8 (64-bit)WindowsNot AvailableWindows, Mac
Included SoftwareNot AvailablePrexion 3D Viewer, 3D Movie Maker, Customizable Implant LibraryCarestream Dental Imaging SoftwarePlanmeca Romexis
Gray ScaleNot Available16 bit14 bitNot Available
Voxel Size (Slice Thickness)85 to 420 µm0.10 - 0.20 mm75 µm75 to 600 µm
Training IncludedNot AvailableYesNot AvailableNot Available
Fields of View5 x 5 cm, 6 x 8 cm, 8 x 8 cm, 8 x 15 cm, 13 x 15 cm5 x 5 cm, 10 x 5 cm, 10 x 8 cm, 15 x 8 cm3D: 4 x 4 cm, 5 x 5 cm, 8 x 5 cm, 8 x 9 cm; Cephalometric: 26 x 24 cm, 18 x 24 cm, 18 x 18 cm5 x 5.5 cm, 10 x 5.5 cm, 10 x 9 cm, 13 x 5.5 cm, 13 x 9 cm, 10 x 13 cm, 13 x 13 cm, 13 x 16 cm, 23 x 16 cm, 23 x 26 cm
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