Extraoral imaging is the foundation of making oral surgery diagnoses and planning treatment options. When it comes to choosing the best dental X-ray machine brands for oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMS) practices, several reputable manufacturers offer advanced imaging technologies suitable for their specific needs. These brands are known for their quality, reliability, and innovation in dental radiography.
Most major imaging manufacturers offer a wide range of modalities and options, such as 2D panoramic, cephalometric, and a variety of field of view (FOV) options for dental cone beam/CBCT.
Unsure of which modality and options are right for your OMS practice? Get started with our guide to determine if 3D imaging is right for you: Common Uses for Dental Cone Beam in an OMS Practice.
Here at Renew Digital, we’ve been helping customers over the past 10 years navigate their way through a seemingly endless road of imaging options to fit the current and future needs of a practice. And, because we take a brand-neutral approach with our wide inventory of dental CBCT and pan/ceph systems, we can help guide your choice with a truly unbiased expert opinion.
Today, let’s take a look at our expert’s top dental X-ray brand picks for OMS practices, including a few recommended current and previous generation models best suited for oral surgery:
Award-winning Planmeca systems deliver consistent, high-quality images. Their advanced imaging technology provides high-quality, detailed images for precise treatment planning and surgical interventions. They are also recognized for their ease of use and dependability. Planmeca models, like the Planmeca ProMax, all feature extraoral bitewing X-ray functionality and their CBCT lineup includes built-in dedicated panoramic plus a wide range of FOV options.
Here are a few leading Planmeca ProMax models to consider (each of which can be configured with a cephalometric attachment):
Among doctors we speak with, Sirona is highly regarded for quality equipment as well as customer service. Like Planmeca, this brand manufactures nearly any configuration possible - many of which can be upgraded by the manufacturer later on to include 3D or cephalometric imaging.
Sirona 3D imaging equipment is helpful in observing soft tissues and nerve pathways, as well as developing more accurate treatment plans. And their imaging technology integrates seamlessly with their CAD/CAM systems for a comprehensive digital dentistry workflow.
Well-known Sirona Orthophos models include several cone beam systems, which include dedicated panoramic X-rays and medium field of view cone beam images. Here are a few leading Sirona Orthophos models for OMS practices:
Carestream Dental is a trusted brand in the dental industry, offering a variety of dental X-ray systems, including pan/ceph dental X-ray machines and CBCT. Their imaging solutions provide excellent image quality and advanced diagnostic capabilities for oral and maxillofacial surgical planning.
Their 3D dental technology allows you to capture clear axial and sagittal images for oral and maxillofacial surgery and many other applications. Carestream offers 3D volumes from focused field of view (5 x 3.75 cm) up to large field of view (17 x 13.5 cm), here are a few of their leading models:
Vatech is a global leader in dental imaging technology, with a strong focus on dental CBCT as well as 2D pan and pan/ceph systems designed to cater to the needs of oral and maxillofacial surgeons. Vatech models are popular among doctors because of their high-resolution 3D images, making them ideal for complex surgical cases and implant planning.
Their 3D cone beam systems are available in a variety of field of view sizes, giving you the best flexibility in clinical use. Here are a few of their most popular models (all of which can be installed with or without a ceph attachment):
KaVo, prior to rebranding as DEXIS, offered several legacy brands from world-renowned manufacturers, including i-CAT, Gendex, and Instrumentarium.
Here’s a little about each brand and their popular models among oral and facial surgeons:
For over 10 years, Renew Digital has been the leader in certified pre-owned dental imaging equipment. Our inventory includes a wide variety of different types of X-ray systems, including panoramic, pan/ceph and CBCT, all from the brands doctors choose most. This allows us to offer our customers the leading digital dental X-ray brands at a fraction of the cost of a new system.
We offer 2D panoramic imaging starting at $13,995 and mid-FOV CBCT starting at $32,995. We can speak with you about the current and previous generation models of a variety of brands to fit your unique practice needs.
Plus, we’re unique from other dealers because we can often talk to you about trading in your existing equipment towards your purchase price.
There’s never been a better time to find affordable dental imaging equipment and start making that investment to improve your dental practice’s profitability. Give us a call, we’ll connect you to your dedicated sales rep at (888) 246-5611, or complete an online form here.