Choosing the best Sirona panoramic machine for your dental practice will depend on a variety of factors including type of practice, desired features, and price. Below we outline which type of Sirona panoramic machine would likely work the best for your dental practice based on your specialty. Please note that these are general guidelines only. It’s best to discuss your unique clinical needs with one of our Renew Digital Sales Representatives so they can help you make the best imaging decision for your practice.
General Dentist
As a general dentist, you spend a lot of time looking for tooth decay, problems with tooth eruption, and other common issues that patients wouldn’t necessarily see on their own. That means they depend on you to spot the issues for them. We recommend the Sirona XG3 Panorex or Sirona XG5 Panorex for general dental practices. Besides being the most affordable of the Sirona panoramic machines, these options offer an optional bitewing program, exceptional image quality, Twain integration, a full set of standard panoramic views, and a low-dose pediatric program for younger patients.
Implantology
If you’re a general dentist or specialist placing implants, you may want to consider a panoramic plus cone beam, or cone beam-upgradeable panoramic unit. Upgradeable Sirona panoramic machines include the Sirona XG 3D Ready panorex and the Sirona XG Plus panorex. Both of these systems offer high-quality panoramic images, optional bitewings, Twain integration and pedo-friendly functions.
If you’re ready to take the full plunge into cone beam imaging, then we recommend either the Sirona XG 3D panorex plus cone beam or the Sirona Galileos Comfort cone beam system for placing implants. The Sirona XG 3D system delivers both dedicated 2D panoramic images and medium field of view cone beam images to capture full arch scans for implant placement. Sirona Galileos Comfort delivers large 15 cm field of view cone beam images. Integration with Sirona Galileos and CEREC can result in simultaneous surgical and prosthetic implant planning for more efficient treatment planning.
Endodontist
More than any other type of dental specialty, endodontists are looking at problems with dental pulp and other types of tissues rather than the structure of the teeth. You need to be able to zoom in on the suspected area of infection and differentiate it from healthy dental pulp. Additionally, you need a Sirona panoramic machine that enables you to see problems below the jawline such as abscesses, bone changes, cysts, and tumors.
Small to medium field of view cone beam systems with high image resolution are a good choice for endodontists. Cone beam is especially useful for viewing bones, dental structures, nerve paths, and other elements of the gums and teeth that 2D images might not pick up. We recommend taking a look at the Sirona XG 3D panoramic and cone beam system that captures dedicated panoramic images plus high-definition small and medium field cone beam scans.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
You bear a lot of responsibility as an oral and maxillofacial surgeon to complete a wide range of procedures with exact precision. Whether placing a dental implant or crown or removing an impacted wisdom tooth, you need precise X-ray equipment to ensure that you do the job right.
Cone beam imaging has become the new standard of care for today’s oral surgeons. Consider the Sirona XG 3D panoramic and cone beam system for true 2D dedicated panoramic images and small to medium field cone beam scans. The Sirona XG 3D allows surgeons to scan only the area of interest and can be collimated to even further reduce radiation dose, a perfect solution for post-operative exams. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons may also want to take a look at the Sirona Galileos Comfort cone beam system that delivers a full field of view scan for craniofacial applications.
Orthodontist
When deciding on the best type of orthodontic treatment for your patient, you must be able to see a wide view of his or her entire mouth. A panoramic X-ray allows you to see the entire upper and lower jaws and rows of teeth. It provides you with important information about the patient’s jaw bone, jaw joints, and whether he or she has missing, impacted, or extra teeth. A cephalometric X-ray gives you important details about positioning of the patient’s front teeth and jaws. Sirona XG5 Panorex & Ceph delivers standard 2D panoramic and cephalometric imaging and an affordable price. The Sirona XG 3D Ready Panorex & Ceph or Sirona XG Plus Panorex & Ceph offer 2D panoramic and cephalometric imaging capability and the ability to upgrade to 3D capability.
Orthodontists are increasingly using X-ray equipment that also includes cone beam technology. It offers greater detail along with a three-dimensional view of the jaws and teeth so you can understand spatial information with patients who have special dental needs such as an impacted tooth or cleft palate. The Sirona XG 3D Panorex, Ceph & Cone Beam offers these advanced features along with cephalometric capabilities to support the process of orthodontic treatment planning.
Shop with Renew Digital!
Working with Renew Digital means you get top-of-the-line dental equipment at an affordable price, backed by a comprehensive onsite service and replacement part warranty. We take care to ensure all our models meet your rigorous standards and our Sales Team is ready to provide consultative guidance on finding the right X-ray for your practice. If you have questions about any of our Sirona panoramic machines, please contact us and we’ll be happy to help you find the perfect machine for your dental practice.
