Understanding What Your X-Ray, CBCT, or Scanner Is Really Worth—and How to Maximize It
Dental imaging technology is one of the most important—and most expensive—capital investments in a dental practice. Whether you’re upgrading to 3D, expanding to a new location, or simply keeping technology current, your old imaging equipment has real resale value in 2026.
At Renew Digital, we see firsthand how much practices can recover when they sell or trade in their equipment. In this article, we break down:
Unlike consumables or practice furniture, imaging systems are specialized assets with measurable market value—especially if they’re modern, well-maintained, and from a reputable brand.
Here are the key factors that determine what your machine is worth:
Example: A CBCT with 15,000 exposures will fetch more than one with 40,000 exposures—even if they’re the same model.
Certain brands are more desirable in the resale market due to reliability, service availability, and parts support.
Top brands that retain value in 2026 include:
Practices can often recover more from systems in this brand tier because there’s consistent demand.
Well-maintained machines with a clean service history inevitably sell for more. Cosmetic condition matters too—scuffed panels and missing parts reduce buyer confidence.
What you should document:
Also, keep in mind that your equipment must be installed and operational in order to hold value for a reseller like Renew Digital. Preemptively removing your equipment may diminish what you can expect to get for your machine.
Systems that are:
…are more valuable than units locked on old or outdated software.
In today's market climate, it's difficult to provide an estimate without first understanding the conditions listed above.
Tell us what equipment you have, and we'll provide a direct and transparent quote. Get a free valuation by completing the form here: https://share.hsforms.com/1ZC7a1wqxRQGw5Jp6OpC0Ngdgh5y
| Equipment Type | Resell Factors |
|---|---|
| 2D Panoramic X-Ray Machine | Depends on brand & usage |
| Pan/Ceph Combo System | Higher demand for ortho workflows |
| CBCT Machine | Depends on FOV, brand, exposure count |
| Intraoral Scanner |
Depends on brand, many brands such as iTero DO NOT ALLOW peer-to-peer reselling. Tip: Want to save money on your next scanner? Renew Digital is a certified reseller of iTero® and offer a certified pre-owned option of their iTero Element 5D scanner + laptop with no monthly fees. While we cannot buy your iTero, we do sell these at a fraction of the cost as new. |
Certain features consistently make a system easier to resell:
The more versatile and well-documented your system, the broader the buyer pool and the higher the resale price.
Did you know that when you sell matters nearly as much as what you sell?
Timing your sale strategically can help practices avoid steep depreciation and get better offers.
Here are practical tips to get the most when selling:
Resellers, including Renew Digital, typically require the unit to be installed and operational at the time of pickup to accurately test and assess.
Compile:
The easier it is to assess, the faster the quote and often the higher the offer.
A clean, well-kept unit signals quality and reduces buyer risk.
Technology evolves fast. Selling a unit while it’s still supported—and before it drops off compatibility lists—increases demand and price.
Selling directly is possible, but working with an established specialist like Renew Digital offers major advantages:
✔ Fair, transparent offers based on real market data
✔ Full logistics handling—we arrange pickup, crating, and shipping
✔ Same-day or quick payment once inspection is complete
✔ No guesswork—we guide you through valuation and timing
✔ We buy a wide range of brands and models
Our team also works directly with dealers, new equipment vendors, and practices of all sizes—so we can provide flexible payment options to suit your needs.
Don’t let your legacy systems sit idle in storage—or lose value just because it’s “old.”
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Whether you’re selling, trading in, or planning an upgrade, Renew Digital is here to help you unlock value and make smarter decisions for 2026.
Better equipment. Better support. Better value.