5 Leading Medium FOV CBCT Machines

Thanks to rising demand for dental cone beam (CBCT) technology, 3D imaging systems are now more affordable than ever. After all, over the past decade, CBCT has been a proven method for increasing service offerings and adding to your practice’s bottom-line revenue..

Ultimately, 3D imaging has broadened what treatments dental practices can offer, including specialty procedures and, in some cases, inviting a traveling OMS, Periodontist, Endodontist or Orthodontist to provide additional procedures in-house - retaining more patients rather than referring specialty cases.

Now, it seems like every dental conference, CE course/workshop, or webinar you attend features a new CBCT brand or new model. With so many cone beam machines available, which CBCT system is right for your practice (and will bring you the best value)?

Today, we’re sharing our picks for the top medium field of view (FOV) CBCT machines in the marketplace, based on feedback we’ve received from doctors we work with. 

For full disclosure, we are a dental technology dealer and we are obsessed with quality, so we do a lot of listening to our customers to ensure we’re offering the best of the best brands in the market.  

Our team works with practices just like yours to help dentists and dental specialists find the best imaging technologies that fit their clinical needs. This means, we carry these brands because we believe these to be the best in today’s marketplace, and we’re consistently re-evaluating these based on our customer’s feedback. 

With that said, let’s dive into our picks for the leading medium FOV CBCT models and what makes them stand out among the competition.

A medium field of view CBCT, often the best choice for general dentists and specialists due to its versatility, is typically used to capture any area from 5x5cm up to both arches, which usually ranges from 6-11 cm in height and up to 14 cm in width.

Most medium FOV systems offer a variety of volume sizes that allow you to acquire the smallest area possible while capturing the needed anatomy to minimize patient radiation dose, in accordance with the ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) Principle . 

Additionally, most medium FOV cone beam imaging systems released over the past decade have built-in functionality for 2D panoramic imaging, as well as the availability of optional ceph attachments, giving your practice an all-in-one dental imaging solution.

Here is a list of common uses for medium FOV CBCT:

• Surgical guides
• Implant placement
• Third molar extraction
• Other applications requiring visualization of one or both arches

Vatech GREEN 2

Korean manufacturer Vatech is one of the dental industry's hottest names in imaging technology, and for good reason! They have a number of medium and large FOV options, to meet the needs of nearly any dental practice. 

Today, we’re rating their latest medium FOV model, the Vatech Green 2, among the leaders in the marketplace. The Vatech Green CT 2 has a nice range of selectable FOV sizes for nearly any clinical application. The Multi FOV allows the user to pick the optimal FOV mode and decreases exposure to regions that are not of interest. The proper size is determined based on the specific diagnostic need (18x10, 16x9, 13x10, 12x9, 8x9, and 5x5).

Doctors also choose the Vatech Green CT 2 for its cutting edge 4-in-1 imaging capabilities. This system combines 2D pano, optional ceph, 3D CBCT and 3D digital model scans for excellent image quality with less radiation. Like the Vatech A9, this system decreases motion artifacts plus allows quicker workflow due to its scan time.

Ez3D-i 3D imaging software from Vatech is available on all Vatech CBCT models, including the Vatech Smart Plus. This software includes robust dental CBCT management tools such as image analysis and planning functions, to streamline diagnoses and patient care. Plus, the software makes it easy to capture, store, and share cone beam images with labs, referrals, patients and more.

DEXIS OP3D LX

The DEXIS OP 3D LX is the next generation of DEXIS cone beam technology. For more than 60 years, the name ORTHOPANTOMOGRAPH system has stood for ultimate reliability and clinically correct maxillofacial imaging. The OP 3D LX system respects the legacy, yet renews the meaning of image quality, efficiency and ease-of-use.

This 2D/3D imaging platform expands your diagnostic capabilities with a wide range of clinical applications that support your evolving practice and enhance diagnostic confidence. This next generation system offers flexible field of view (FOV) options ranging from 5x5 cm up to 15x20 cm (optional) – which is the largest view option available on a DEXIS OP 3D platform to date.

With shorter scan times, the OP 3D LX captures the maxillofacial complex and large diagnostic areas in one non-stitched scan for fast workflows.

Carestream CS 8200 3D

Carestream Dental is a leading dental imaging brand, with a long-running history of commitment to their customers, as well as to innovation and imaging excellence. With their lineup of 2D and 3D systems, they’ve become known in the industry for producing high-quality images, with an enhanced workflow efficiency, and improved patient comfort. 

Today, we’re reviewing their flagship medium FOV CBCT model, the Carestream CS 8200 3D. This model is an evolution of the previous generation CS 8100 3D, which is also available as a medium FOV system.

As an evolution of the 8100, the 8200 has nine selectable fields of view, ranging from 4x4 cm to 12x10 cm, which has more options and a wider FOV than its predecessor. As such, this model was designed to cover virtually all the diagnostic needs of dental and specialty practices.

At 75 microns, the CS 8200 3D delivers ultra-high resolution images that are ideal for endodontics. Meanwhile, the ANR algorithm reduces image noise while preserving clinical details, resulting in crystal-clear images.

This model is popular among dentists because of its small footprint that fits in most exam room configurations.

Many doctors choose Carestream because of its robust CS Imaging software , which allows for integration of many different imaging modalities (intraoral camera, digital intraoral x-rays, panoramic imaging, etc.) in a single platform. This is a huge benefit for anyone utilizing other Carestream solutions, from CBCT to digital intraoral sensors.

For handling 3D images, the CS Imaging software suite includes optional implant, orthodontic, restoration and airway analysis modules to help you take full advantage of the many capabilities of digital dentistry.

Rayscan Alpha 3D

Ray, the company behind the popular Rayscan CBCT family of products, is a Korean-based manufacturer with nearly 20 years of experience in digital dentistry. Formerly a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics, Rayscan's CBCT systems are renowned for their high-resolution imaging capabilities. 

All Rayscan CBCT systems feature at least 3 imaging capture modes, including 3D CBCT, 2D panoramic and 2D cephalometric. Additionally, doctors choose Rayscan CBCT because of their industry leading scan times - at a minimum of 4.9 to a maximum of 16 seconds. Get more detail in less time with any of Rayscan’s CBCT systems.

The Rayscan Alpha 3D is their flagship medium FOV CBCT system, with up to 10x10cm scans and multi-FOV selection. With 3-in-1 pan, ceph and CBCT, this system is ideal for orthodontics, but also a wide-ranging clinical spectrum with high-definition images and multi-FOV selection.

ACTEON X-MIND PRIME

French manufacturer Acteon has built quite a splash in the dental industry with its zero footprint Acteon X-MIND Prime 3D CBCT product.

The Acteon X-MIND Prime is a mid-to-large FOV CBCT system with a variety of acquisition programs, with multiple FOV selection of 12x10cm, 8.5x9.3cm, 8.5x5cm, and 5x5cm.

Thanks to its advanced calibration system, you just set your region of interest for the examination and the settings and dose are automatically adjusted. Like others on our list today, the X-MIND Prime combines 2D and 3D technologies, using a single sensor which can quickly and easily be toggled between modes. 

With its smart wall-mounted system, this system will fit in even the narrowest space. It is also designed for simple set-up, only requiring a single technician for installation. Delivered completely assembled at your practice, you are all set-up in only one hour.

The Acteon Imaging Suite (AIS) 3D imaging software also has a few set of unique features to help doctors get the most out of their system:

- Windows & Mac compatible
- Intuitive navigation: manage panoramic and CBCT images from acquisition to viewing
- State-of-the-art tools: simplified implant planning, implant library, and surgical guide creation

So, Which CBCT Is Right For You?

If you’re in the market for a medium FOV CBCT, any of these options may be a good fit for you.

If your practice requires a larger view capturing images beyond the dentition, you’d be better suited researching large FOV CBCT. Alternatively, if your practice only requires 3D imaging for more localized procedures, such as endodontics or single implant placements, there are several small FOV CBCT products to choose from. 

Get to know Voxel! We have a team of dental technology experts ready to help you find the right equipment for your practice. And, because we’re an authorized dealer of many top technology  brands, including all of the brands listed today and more, we’ll be able to help you find the best solutions for your practice at the best value.

Need something other than 3D imaging? Voxel also has a wide inventory of 2D pan/ceph X-rays as well, and also hand-held X-rays, 3D printers, intraoral scanners, intraoral sensors and more, all from the brands doctors choose most!

We’ve worked with thousands of dentists across the US. We know what it takes to get up and running quickly, especially with new technology. That’s why we back all of our products with a comprehensive warranty, 24/7 product support, installation, and perhaps, most importantly, online and on-site training to help get you and your staff started with your new technology as quickly as possible.

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