Quick Picks: Dental Intraoral X-Ray Sensors

Digital sensors continue to improve, with today’s options offering enhanced image resolution for better diagnosis and decreased radiation for patient safety. Newer options are also more patient friendly, featuring rounded edges and smaller sizes to make the imaging experience more comfortable. These sensors have become a must-have for practices, it’s just a matter of choosing which one works best for your patients and your practice. Here’s a closer look at some of the sensors to help you make that decision: 

CompanyMidmark CorporationCarestream DentalDEXISSOTA ImagingDentsply Sirona
ItemMidmark Intraoral Digital Sensor SystemRVG 6200DEXIS Platinum Digital Intraoral SensorClio Prime Digital X-ray SensorSchick AE Intraoral Sensor
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DescriptionThe digital sensor system offers advanced triggering hardware and algorithms reduce x-ray doses while also producing images with high quality Created to provide a simple workflow for digital intraoral imaging, Carestream Dental's RVG 6200 digital sensors are available in sizes 1 and 2. The DEXIS Platinum Sensor is a direct-USB digital X-ray solution with PureImage technology. When the sensor detects radiation, the image is The durable Clio Prime features EveryShot X-Ray Capture technology for optimal image quality, a new capsule design for extra durability and easy x-rayThese sensors feature filtering enhancements for higher quality images and a broadened exposure spectrum, granting a solid base for safe diagnostics,
WarrantyStandard five-year manufacturer’s limited warranty and five years of the Midmark-exclusive Sensor Safe extended care and priority replacement plan.3 years, 5 years or Unlimited1 Year of DEXcare2 yearsNot Available
DICOM CompatibleNot AvailableNot AvailableYesNot AvailableNot Available
Chip TypeNot AvailableCMOSCMOSCMOSNot Available
ConnectionDirect USB 2.0 connectionUSBUSBUSB 2.0 - Type ANot Available
WirelessNot AvailableNoNoNoNot Available
Capture Card RequiredNot AvailableNoNoNoNot Available
Line Pairs (mm)Optimal line pairs per millimeter (35.7 lp/mm) for exceptional image quality.24 lp/mm20 LP/mm20+ lp/mmNot Available
MegapixelsNot AvailableNot Available2.2 MegapixelsClio Pedo: 1539 x 1026 pixels
Clio Prime: 1842 x 1324 pixels
Not Available
Positioner TypeNot AvailableRinnRinn-style PositionIt™ SystemCustom Holders included with sensorsNot Available
Relative Film SizeNot Available1
2
21, 2Not Available
Image Storage FormatNot AvailableNot AvailableProprietary DEX
Dicom
TIF
JPG
PNG, JPG, DICOMNot Available
Image Storage SizeNot AvailableNot AvailableDepends on Image FormatNot AvailableNot Available
Software IncludedNot AvailableCS Imaging SoftwareImaging Software Included
Five Additional Modules Available for Further Customization
YesCompatible with Sidexis version 4.3 and higher.
TrainingNot AvailableNot AvailableOn-site Training
Training CDs
YesNot Available
Bridging to Practice Management SoftwareNot AvailableNot AvailableDEXIS integrates with virtually all windows-based Practice Management Software including:
  • Dentrix
  • Easy Dental
  • Eaglesoft
  • Practiceworks
  • Softdent
YesNot Available
Optimal Exposure SettingNot AvailableNot Available0.95 mGyDepends on sourceNot Available
Get InfoNot AvailableTry FreeNot Available

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