It seems like no matter where you turn, from CE courses, to dental conferences, to webinars, trainings and more, doctors are getting more comfortable with the idea of upgrading to CBCT. And it's clear to see why, for many it's been a proven model for success.. allowing you to expand your service offering and keep more referrals in-house.
So, will 2025 be the year your practice makes the investment to upgrade from 2D imaging to 3D dental CBCT (cone beam)? If so, you’re in luck! There’s never been a better time to invest in CBCT.
With more CBCT brands in the market than ever before, prices continue to get more affordable while the technology steadily improves.
Not to mention, you’re following in the footsteps of thousands of dental professionals who’ve seen greater profitability for their practices by investing in an in-house dental CBCT machine. 3D imaging can help increase internal service offerings and reduce referrals - which helps you retain patients, keep advanced treatments in-house and improve your bottom line as a practice.
Now that you’ve started your research, the options and features available may seem overwhelming. As the saying goes, “you don’t know what you don’t know.” You want to make sure you are educated enough to get the most value from your purchase, particularly when there are so many dental CBCT brands to choose from.
For over twelve years, our company has worked with thousands of dental professionals to help them find the right dental imaging equipment for their practice. We receive consistent feedback on the CBCT features doctors like and which brands receive less than stellar marks for their performance.
Today, we’re going to share a list of the most in-demand dental CBCT brands available today and some of the feedback we receive from doctors who use them.
Award-winning Planmeca CBCT systems deliver consistent, high-quality images. Recognized for their ease of use and dependability, Planmeca models, including the Planmeca ProMax 3D, feature built-in dedicated panoramic and extraoral bitewing X-ray functionality plus a wide range of 3D field of view (FOV) dental cone beam settings. Planmeca’s Ultra Low-Dose setting even captures a dental cone beam scan at a dose lower than a standard 2D panoramic X-ray.
Among doctors we speak with, Sirona is highly regarded for quality equipment as well as customer service. Their 3D imaging equipment is helpful in observing soft tissues and nerve pathways as well as developing more accurate treatment plans. Well-known Sirona models, like the Sirona Orthophos XG 3D and SL cone beam systems, combine dedicated panoramic X-rays and medium field of view cone beam images up to an 8 x 8 cm field of view for single or dual arch applications. These models are available in ceph-enabled or ceph-upgradeable options as well.
Formerly marketed under the KaVo name, DEXIS owns some of the leading brands in dental CBCT as well as other dental imaging technologies, such as sensors and intraoral scanners. These brands include i-CAT as well as legacy models marketed under Gendex, Instrumentarium, and KaVo - now all manufactured as DEXIS
The i-CAT brand is known for its unique 3-in-1 capability and seated, compact design. The i-CAT FLX v17 and i-CAT Next Generation, the current and previous generation models (respectively) are capable of taking high-quality 2D panoramic and cephalometric volumes in addition to mid-to-large field of view (FOV) 3D CBCT images all in one scan. These are particularly helpful for orthodontic cases.
Gendex,Instrumentarium, and KaVo (now DEXIS) are also reputable systems that are well-known in the industry for their high-quality CBCT imaging capabilities. These are typically more affordable options, with small-to-mid FOV CBCT modalities. And, in the pre-owned space, systems that were manufactured under these legacy brands offer even greater value for the same technologies still being sold today.
Carestream Dental is known for its high-quality images, ease of use, and unparalleled affordability. Carestream Dental manufactures a wide range of dental imaging products and each model is designed to meet specific diagnostic needs. This high-quality dental technology allows you to capture clear axial and sagittal 3D images for endodontics, dental implants, oral and maxillofacial surgery, and many other applications. A cross-sectional template means you can visualize slice-by-slice distances for the most precise CBCT measurements for implant planning and other treatments. 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).
With decades of experience in dental imaging technology, Vatech is a proven leader in delivering innovative, high-quality dental X-ray machines at affordable prices. Vatech CBCT machines have a reputation for providing extremely detailed 3D images to help you provide better patient care for a variety of applications including general dentistry, endodontics, dental implants, oral and maxillofacial surgery, and much more. These versatile cone beam systems, available in a variety of field of view sizes, allow you to adjust the field of view so that radiation dose is limited to the exact region of interest. That way you only capture the images you need at the lowest possible dose. This combination of flexibility and safety can provide you and your patients total peace of mind.
Did you know you can save 30-50% off new list prices on dental CBCT? Because we exclusively deal with certified pre-owned imaging machines, we can offer our customers the leading brands at a fraction of the cost you’ll pay for new ones. Renew Digital customers can find a used small-to-midsize CBCT machine starting at only $34,995.
We take a brand-neutral approach, so our sales representatives can speak with you about the current and previous generation models of a variety of brands to fit your unique practice needs. We carry a wide inventory of dental CT scan machines, in addition to panoramic, cephalometric X-ray machines and intraoral scanners.
Upgrading an existing imaging machine? With the certified pre-owned marketplace, we can often accept your existing system as a trade-in towards your purchase price.
For a full background on our trade-in program, and to see if you qualify, check out our FAQ article: Will You Take My Existing X-Ray as a Trade-In?
Start your CBCT machine purchase plan with a call to our sales reps at (888) 246-5611, or complete an online form below.