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Depending on what state you live in, preparing for a dental X-ray machine inspection can be a stressful event. But it doesn’t have to be if you plan properly and make sure you have everything set well in advance of the dreaded day! Every state has different requirements, so check with yours to see what you need to do. However, here are some things that just about every state is looking for that you can have ready to go.

When shopping for a dental cone beam system, you must first determine the maximum field of view (FOV) size that you need for your practice and patients. Regardless of manufacturer, dental cone beam systems are typically categorized by three FOV groups: small, medium, and large. The FOV size is largely determined by the applications or procedures for which it will be used. Most medium and large FOV cone beam dental systems can often collimate down to achieve smaller FOV sizes, if needed. Each manufacturer sets their own field of view sizes, so they can differ greatly by model. FOV sizes are typically measured in centimeters (cm).

Across the country, more and more dentists are embracing dental cone beam (CBCT) technology in their practices, oftentimes upgrading a panoramic X-ray machine to CBCT. The 3D imaging capability of a CBCT machine allows for greater in-office clinical capabilities as well as more rapid treatment planning and case acceptance. If your practice is looking to attract new patients and retain your current patients, an investment in advanced imaging technology can help you accomplish your growth goals.

Getting a proper dental panorex image is vital for making an accurate diagnosis. However, with so many steps involved in capturing a single image, there are many opportunities for a mistake to happen. In order to get a usable image, you must ensure the patient is positioned properly and does not move, as well as making sure the machine settings are appropriate for the image being taken and patient size.

Over the past decade that we’ve been in business, we’ve worked extensively with the majority of the leading dental imaging manufacturers. We’ve also worked very closely with thousands of dental and dental specialty practices across the country and have developed a thorough understanding of their clinical and workflow needs.

Expanding the capabilities of your dental practice with new dental X-ray equipment is exciting for both you and your staff. This is especially true when you’re making the leap from 2D panoramic functionality to  dental CBCT (dental cone beam computed tomography) for the first time.

The world of dental imaging has evolved considerably over the past two decades. Previously, when dental professionals wanted to add panoramic dental X-ray machines to their practice, they could select from a finite number of panoramic film X-ray brands. Today’s digital dental X-ray equipment can help dentists diagnose their patients faster and more accurately than ever before. But, newer technology can introduce other challenges. Now, dental professionals are presented with myriad models of panoramic dental X-ray equipment that have flooded the market today, at a variety of prices. Sometimes all of the different options can be overwhelming, making the buying decision more difficult and confusing.

As the leading provider of certified pre-owned digital imaging equipment, we often speak with dentists and dental specialists who are ready to upgrade their extraoral imaging to support the needs of their practices. For many practices, this means proactively upgrading a panorex X-ray machine to CBCT (cone beam computed tomography), as a means of increasing their diagnostic and treatment planning capabilities.

Digital  dental X-ray machines have been around for more than two decades at this point, and digital radiography is now widespread throughout the dental market. In fact, some studies have shown that up to 70% of all dental practices now use digital dental X-ray machines. However, despite the widespread use of digital radiography, there are still many dental practices that hold on to the old tradition of using film panoramic X-rays. Perhaps your practice is one of them.

For over 40 years, Planmeca has consistently ranked as one of the leading manufacturers in the industry for digital dental imaging, providing a comprehensive line of panoramic, cephalometric and cone beam imaging systems. Planmeca’s technologies routinely receive high marks for image quality, dependability, and ease of use.