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There are many places you can go to find used dental X-ray equipment. You can buy refurbished or overstock equipment at a discount directly from the manufacturer or a dealer. You can choose a used equipment reseller, often called a remanufacturer. Or, you can choose to purchase from another practitioner. Regardless of where you get your equipment, it’s important to ask a few questions before writing the check.

The rise in availability and affordability of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) has expanded the functions of the general dental practice. Thanks to the wide range of features and the ability to extend or limit the 3D field of view, practitioners can increase their diagnostic and treatment planning capabilities. Additionally, integrating 3D imaging allows you to include specialized treatments such as orthodontics, endodontics, periodontics, and implant placements in your practice. Still wondering if CBCT is right for you? Let’s take an in-depth look.

When your practice doesn’t have its own three-dimensional (3D) imaging system, you must refer patients to other providers to obtain the information you need for diagnosing and treating your patients. This means your practice loses revenue to your referral partner and your patient must go through the inconvenience of scheduling another appointment somewhere else.

Since its recommendation by the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Academy in 2012, 3D cone beam technology has become the standard of care for most dental professionals to obtain a complete picture when planning and placing dental implants. Cone beam computed tomography, or CBCT, provides you with a precise, relational view of the patient’s anatomy when planning implant procedures. 3D cone beam images, along with their associated 3D imaging software, allow practitioners to plan the treatment from implant through final restoration for the best and most predictable patient outcomes.

Carestream Dental is known the world over for its high-quality, easy to use, reliable and affordable dental X-ray machines. No matter which Carestream Dental panoramic or cone beam equipment you choose, it will be sure to help to improve patient care, enhance practice safety, and increase workflow efficiency. Now, certified pre-owned dental X-ray machines from Renew Digital can help make owning a Carestream Dental system more affordable than ever.

Planmeca ProMax 3D equipment, available as a refurbished system from Renew Digital, provides integral imaging capabilities for dentists across many specialties. This unit also comes equipped with 2D panoramic X-ray imaging, Selectively Compliant Robotic Arm (SCARA) technology, and several 3D cone beam fields of view. These are just some of the things that make Planmeca ProMax 3D so diverse and adaptable. Below are some of the most common dental specialists who use Planmeca ProMax 3D equipment for diagnostic and treatment purposes.

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.