Carestream Dental has released a new CBCT machine namely the CS 9300. The new CBCT has small and medium fields of views suitable for different dental applications. It also combines a panoramic sensor with an optional ceph arm to cover different dental imaging needs.

We had a talk with Jordan Reiss, US Sales director:

“I am very proud to announce the release the CS 9300 for sale and delivery in the US! The CS 9300 is the long-awaited panoramic and cone beam CT machine designed to fit the needs for all oral healthcare providers, regardless of their specialty.  Combining high resolution, fast scan times, 7 fields of view to choose from, ease of use, and a dedicated panoramic acquisition the CS 9300 is an exciting addition to the Carestream Dental portfolio.

I was honored to be chosen to present the initial showing of the CS 9300 at the California Dental Association meeting in Anaheim, CA to literally hundreds of attendees.  In the limited time that we’ve offered the system, we have a large number of orders lined up and we will begin shipping units to customers next week.

The CS 9300 increases the already fantastic line-up of cone beam CT units offered by Carestream Dental as we now have an option for customers that need more fields of view to choose from for their CBCT imaging while maintaining the ability to acquire a high resolution panoramic image.   This unit in no way replaces the Kodak 9000 3D system, although it can offer an Endodontist the high resolution they require at 90μm (microns) and with FOV as small as 5 cm x 5 cm (with both a ‘Normal’ and ‘High’ resolution mode) and Orthodontists, Oral Surgeons a 17 cm x 13.5 cm field of view too.

Additionally, the CS 9300 delivers 2D digital panoramic imaging with variable focal trough technology as it uses a different technology that uses layered technology reducing focal trough issues that plague many linear panoramic systems.

The CS 9300 is an exciting new product for Carestream Dental and I encourage you to contact me with any questions. More information can be found at: http://www3.carestreamdental.com/3dimaging/9300

An interactive CS 9300 showing multiple fields of view with clinical applications can be found at: http://www.carestreamdental.com/pages/cs9300/index.htm

If you have any questions or comments, please let me know.

Jordan Reiss | US Sales Director

Endodontics

jordan.reiss@carestream.com
Office: 800.262.8144, ext. 72009 Fax: 678.247.0354 Cell: 310.493.6345“

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The article also goes over “lazy” dentists who still prefer to use D-Speed film over F-Speed mistakenly thinking it is superior at the expense of 60% more radiation. This however seems to affect the US more than other parts of the world.

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[NY Times]

Researchers from the University of California at San Diego were able reduce the amount of radiation to patients by ten folds or more thanks to a new approach for processing x-rays.

Cone Beam CT is not only used for scanning patients but also is used in image-guided radiation therapy (IGRP). Reducing total number of projections, mAs level per projection during a CT scan reduces the total radiation dose delivered to the patient. However, this results often in a noisy and mathematically incomplete data that takes hours to process through iterative processing via the computer’s processor. Because the Cone Beam is used for treatment, fast reconstruction is needed, explains the lead author Xun Jia, who is a post doctoral fellow at UCSD.

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Via labspaces

The NewTom VGi Flex is the only 3D Cone Beam CT system which carries a warranty for installation in mobile environments. Treatment of dental sleep disorders is becoming one of the most added procedures to the dental office. Having a patient treated for dental sleep disorder and providing a NewTom VGi 3D Cone Beam CT scan, the patient can expect a more accurate airway assessment and a quicker and more effective treatment plan.

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Via Market Watch

Cone Beam CT allows 3 dimensional imaging of the patient’s head and it stores the acquired data  in a volumetric data set. There is no superimposition of anatomical structures and no magnification. Volumetric data set from the Cone Beam CT can be visualized in different ways like MPR slices, volume render, synthetic panoramic, or surface render. Cone Beam CT can be used to aid in diagnosis and treatment planning.

Metallic restorations induce streak and beam hardening artifacts in the CBCT data sets. With recent advancement of technology, it is now possible to fuse digital impressions from CAD/CAM systems with CBCT data set. This allows better rendering of teeth surfaces and allows more precise implant planning.

Via Dental Compare

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Via Inside Dentistry

Newer ProMax CBCT units will come with the newer sensor pre-installed. Older units have the upgrade option available. Name remains the same.

“Suni has always been interested in the specialized needs of endodontists,” said Paul Tucker, vice president of marketing.

“The small field of view design is perfect for quadrant dentistry, while keeping radiation doses for patients at a minimum,” said Tucker. “The Suni3D HD system is one of the few systems on the market with a 5×5-cm focused field of view meaning lower doses of radiation for the patient and less liability for the doctor.”

So you wouldn’t go and scan a full arches with this machine. It can be considered an alternative for the Kodak 9000, Gendex CB500, or Planmeca ProMax Small just in case you are considering to buy one. As for the price, it is <$7500. That should be a good news. One last note, if you do research on radiation doses then we want to ask you for the radiation dose of this unit according to the ICRP 2007 recommendations. Hit the video for more information.

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“The rapidly evolving technologies in dentistry are changing how dentistry is practiced. From diagnosing pathology, delivering care, even how restorations are made, to defining new standards of care, 3D Mobile imaging is the driving force in this new direction and we are excited to be in the middle of it.”

3D Mobile Imaging aims to be “Your Diagnostic Partner”, by providing the practice with a complete package of diagnostic tools including superior images made possible by the NewTom VGi, to the diagnostic equipment needed for sleep apnea or digital impression scanners, 3D Mobile Imaging incorporates the latest technology for dental practices.

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While a CBCT scanner costs a fraction of a medical CT scanner, a CBCT scanner can cost between $100,000 – $200,000, so it is still a heavy investment for general practitioners. Enough shielding to the walls should be provided when installing a new CBCT scanner in the dental office in order to protect the staff and patients from getting radiation exposure. For practitioners who do implant placement from time to time, it might worth it to refer the patient to an imaging center rather than investing in purchasing a CBCT machine.

Dental labs personnel who purchase CBCT to scan referral and non-referral patients know that a radiologist reading their scan is important; as an oral and maxillofacial radiologist (OMR) have the necessary training to detect early and current pathological conditions -if present- like carotid artery calcifications, sinus problems, or benign and malignant tumors. If you’re a patient insist on getting your CBCT scan read by a trained OMR. Some of those labs offer the scan data in DICOM format so the referring dentist can use their favorite software to work with the data.

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