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Dental X Ray Machine Tender Suppliers Africa and Dental X Ray Machine Manufacturers Africa:

Kenya (Nairobi), South Africa (Pretoria), Ivory Coast (Yamoussoukro), Cameroon (Yaoundé), Niger (Niamey), Burkina Faso (Ouagadougou), Mayotte (Mamoudzou), Sao Tome (São Tomé), Tunisia (Tunis), South Sudan (Juba), Botswana (Gaborone), Namibia (Windhoek), Gabon (Libreville), Lesotho (Maseru), Guinea Bissau (Bissau), Equatorial Guinea (Malabo), Mauritius (Port Louis), Eswatini (Mbabane), Djibouti (Djibouti), Reunion (Saint-Denis), Comoros (Moroni), Cape Verde (Praia), Western Sahara (Laayoune), Mali (Bamako), Malawi (Lilongwe), Nigeria (Abuja), Ethiopia (Addis Ababa), Egypt (Cairo), DR Congo (Kinshasa), Tanzania (Dodoma), Togo (Lomé), Sierra Leone (Freetown), Libya (Tripoli), Congo (Brazzaville), Central African Republic (Bangui), Liberia (Monrovia), Mauritania (Nouakchott), Eritrea (Asmara), Gambia (Banjul), Seychelles (Victoria), Zambia (Lusaka), Chad (N’Djamena), Somalia (Mogadishu), Senegal (Dakar), Zimbabwe (Harare), Guinea (Conakry), Rwanda (Kigali), Uganda (Kampala), Sudan (Khartoum), Algeria (Algiers), Morocco (Rabat), Angola (Luanda), Ghana (Accra), Mozambique (Maputo), Madagascar (Antananarivo), Benin (Porto-Novo), Burundi (Gitega).

Dental X Ray Machine Tender Suppliers Europe and Dental X Ray Machine Manufacturers Europe:

Austria (Vienna), Belgium (Brussels), Bulgaria (Sofia), Croatia (Zagreb), Cyprus (Nicosia), Czech Republic (Prague), Denmark (Copenhagen), Estonia (Tallinn), Finland (Helsinki), France (Paris), Germany (Berlin), Greece (Athens), Hungary (Budapest), Iceland (Reykjavik), Ireland (Dublin), Italy (Rome), Latvia (Riga), Lithuania (Vilnius), Luxembourg (Luxembourg), Malta (Valletta), Netherlands (Amsterdam), Norway (Oslo), Poland (Warsaw), Portugal (Lisbon), Romania (Bucharest), Slovakia (Bratislava), Slovenia (Ljubljana), Spain (Madrid), Sweden (Stockholm), Switzerland (Bern), United Kingdom (London), Serbia (Belgrade), Montenegro (Podgorica), North Macedonia (Skopje), Belarus (Minsk), Russia (Moscow, European part), Turkey (Ankara, European part).

Dental X Ray Machine Tender Suppliers Americas and Dental X Ray Machine Manufacturers Americas:

Guadeloupe (Basse-Terre), Guatemala (Guatemala City), Guyana (Georgetown), Haiti (Port-au-Prince), Honduras (Tegucigalpa), Jamaica (Kingston), Martinique (Fort-de-France), Mexico (Mexico City), Montserrat (Brades), Nicaragua (Managua), Panama (Panama City), Paraguay (Asunción), Peru (Lima), Puerto Rico (San Juan), Saint Barthelemy (Gustavia), Trinidad and Tobago (Port-of-Spain), Turks and Caicos Islands (Cockburn Town), USA (Washington DC), Uruguay (Montevideo), Venezuela (Caracas), Virgin Islands (Charlotte Amalie), Anguilla (The Valley), Antigua and Barbuda (Saint Johns), Argentina (Buenos Aires), Aruba (Oranjestad), Bahamas (Nassau), Barbados (Bridgetown), Belize (Belmopan), Bermuda (Hamilton), Bolivia (Sucre), Brazil (Brasilia), British Virgin Islands (Road Town), Canada (Ottawa), Cayman Islands (George Town), Chile (Santiago), Colombia (Bogota), Costa Rica (San Jose), Cuba (Havana), Curacao (Willemstad), Dominica (Roseau), Dominican Republic (Santo Domingo), Ecuador (Quito), El Salvador (San Salvador), Falkland Islands (Stanley), French Guiana (Cayenne), Greenland (Nuuk), Grenada (Saint Georges), Saint Kitts and Nevis (Basseterre), Saint Lucia (Castries), Saint Martin (Marigot), Saint Pierre and Miquelon (Saint-Pierre), Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (Kingstown), Sint Maarten (Philipsburg), South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands (King Edward Point), Suriname (Paramaribo).

Digital Dental X-Rays with Market-Leading Accuracy and Precision
Dentsply Sirona delivers unparalleled diagnostic support with a comprehensive line of digital x-ray systems with market-leading accuracy and precision. With more than 120 years of imaging experience, our workflow solutions are made with the practitioner in mind – making the diagnostic process safer and more efficient. Optional technology, sensors, and add-ons make the modular design of our x-ray units easy to integrate and expand with your practice.

The Digital Advantage
Healthy: Lower radiation exposure
Precise: Outstanding image quality produces brilliant images
Efficient: Quicker processing and efficient data management
Integrated: Mobile solutions and integrated technology to connect data systems
Accurate: A variety of analysis tools for simplified, accurate diagnosis
Educational: Visual images readily available for patient education in vivid detail

Axeos Imaging System
Axeos 2D/3D system was designed for the clinician who offers a wide range of treatments. This system combines high-quality images with enhanced comfort for the patient.

Our Direct Conversion Sensor combines very sharp images with low radiation doses. For you, this means clinical confidence based on four advantages offered by all our 3D solutions:

According to the clinical circumstance, you have access to a volumes per click range of Ø5 cm x 5.5 cm to Ø17 cm x 13 cm.
Ability to obtain a high resolution, low-noise image in HD mode with 1400 single images being captured during one circulation.
Using the innovative algorithms of MARS, you can automatically identify and minimize metal artifacts.
Our Intelligent Low Dose mode is beneficial for acquiring superior images of dense structures.
Dentsply Sirona is committed to providing high-quality imaging while minimizing patients’ radiation exposure by offering products such as this CBCT scanner that delivers sharp, quality images while keeping the radiation dose as low as is reasonably achievable.

Orthophos Family
The Orthophos family for extraoral imaging offers the right solution for every practice – from entry into digital radiography to specialty services. Orthophos imaging units are simple and intuitive to operate, with smart technology to assist with patient positioning and image quality. Modular options and custom controls allow the practitioner to quickly incorporate the imaging system into current workflows and expand the technology to grow with the practice and clinical offerings.

Versatile & Safe – Low Dose

The Orthophos family has been developed according to the ALARA principle to allow for the best X-ray images with the lowest radiation dose. All programs and capture parameters are tailored to the specific diagnostic tasks, such as pediatric panoramic program with reduced image dimensions and a QuickScan function with faster exposures.

Extra Oral Bitewing

With all Orthophos models, you can use the bitewing function to create extraoral bitewing images with an optimized curve for the posterior tooth region. With the image field selection, you can focus on the area of interest.

Optimal Stability

Stable patient positioning prevents motion blur. The motorized 3-point head fixation and sturdy handles give your patient the necessary support. The integrated temple width measurement automatically ensures a patient-specific orbit. Unnecessary downtime can be reduced by the automatic opening of the temple support for a successful X-ray outcome.

Entry-Level Imaging
Orthophos E
The solid entry-level unit for basic diagnostics, Orthophos E provides a smooth entrance into the world of digital imaging. The 2D imaging unit offers easy and thoughtful operation with its MultiPad Control panel. Achieve reliable image quality with the CsI sensor and sophisticated technical support with Sidexis 4 Software.

2D/3D Imaging Systems
Intuitive Operation

The EasyPad operating panel swivels and tilts for optimal access, with clearly marked buttons and symbols for quick navigation and fine-tuning.

 

Patented Occlusal Bite Block

The patented occlusal bite block automatically establishes the correct inclination of the patient's head, providing reproducible and consistent patient positioning. The motorized three-point head fixation and stable handles give your patients the necessary support. At the same time the integrated temple width measurement ensures an orbit specific to each patient. This stability prevents motion blurring.

 

Autofocus

To achieve a sharp panoramic X-ray image in high definition, the right focus is essential. The jaw must be in the sharp image layer of the device. For this, the Orthophos creates several thousand individual images in one rotation and automatically recognizes the areas in which the jaw is optimally positioned. These are displayed in an overall sharp image – without any manual intermediate steps.

Orthophos S
The Orthophos S is a high-quality X-ray unit with a comprehensive range of services optimized for everyday tasks. Whether as a 2D device, or incorporating the 3D module, the Orthophos S is a reliable partner with automatic patient positioning with its patented occlusal bite block. The CsI Plus sensor with autofocus function produces sharp images even in anatomically difficult cases. For use in orthodontics, the Orthophos S is also available with an optional ceph arm that can be retrofitted at any time.

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Dental 3D Imaging
The level of data delivered from a 3D image is a revolutionary force in dental diagnostics. The ability to visualize overlaid teeth, unexpected canals, and hidden roots elevates the accuracy and impact of a patient’s diagnosis. Enhancing understanding and confidence positively influences patient acceptance and treatment success.

Orthophos S can be upgraded with 3D capabilities at any time, allowing these imaging units to match your level of services and develop with your practice. With these two 3D models, you can choose on a case-by-case basis whether to use high-resolution volumes for fine structures (HD) or a low-dose filter for dense structures.

Volume

When it comes to volume size, dose, and image quality, every clinical case demands individual requirements. Choose the appropriate volume for your needs: From the focu­sed Ø 5 cm x 5.5 cm volume to the Ø 11 cm x 10 cm volume, which displays the wisdom teeth and upper respiratory tract.

Metal Artifact Reduction Software (MARS)

Metal artifacts are a challenge in 3D imaging. Radiopaque objects create shadowing and streaking effects during the three-dimensional reconstruction, interfering with the findings. MARS automatically reduces metal artifacts and facilitates the diagnosis.

High Definition (HD) Mode

Standard Definition Mode (SD) provides basic clinical information needed for a diagnosis. Some clinical cases require a higher quality image with better visibility of fine structures for treatment planning and implementation. The HD mode records up to 800 individual images during one rotation and merges them into a low-noise, 3D volume with high resolution of up to 80 μm. This mode guarantees a faster and safer diagnosis within the recorded volume.

Low Dose Mode

The optimized Low Dose Mode with a dedicated filter allows for the imaging of dense structures, like bone, at a greatly reduced dose. This makes Low Dose an efficient option for many clinical tasks – especially for those in orthodontics or implantology. With 3D imaging capabilities, patients no longer need a referral for a CBCT scan, streamlining the process and expanding your service offerings.

Other Imaging Solutions
Sidexis 4 Software
Sidexis 4 Software brings your brilliant images to life, giving you everything you need in a glance. Deliver your proposal in high-definition, reviewing 2D and 3D images, photographs, and video in side-by-side comparison for a comprehensive treatment overview.

Review patient history with a virtual timeline, giving visual support to treatment options and increasing patient understanding and acceptance. With the Sidexis iX App for iPad, take your images mobile and make your iPad a comfortable advisory tool.

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Intraoral Sensors & X-Ray Generator
Dentsply Sirona delivers comprehensive diagnostic solutions that elevate the potential of your digital x-ray system. By further enhancing image clarity, custom settings, and versatility, you can take your diagnostic workflow from advanced to exceptional.

Schick 33
Schick 33 Intraoral Sensors bring an unprecedented level of clarity, sharpness, and detail to digital radiography. The Schick 33 sensors integrate seamlessly with the Dentsply Sirona X-ray units and software to deliver better, safer, and faster diagnostics.

Clinicians can rely on Schick’s superior image quality to meet their diagnostic needs, featuring bold bone trabeculation, crisp lamina dura, and a clear dental enamel junction. With three sensor sizes, multiple cables lengths, and limitless enhancement capabilities, Schick 33 is designed to suit your patient's needs, as well as your practice and personal preference.

Integrated Technology

Building on 25 years of digital intraoral radiography, Schick 33 uses Dentsply Sirona’s 2nd generation CMOS-APS imaging technology enhanced by a dynamic software solution – Sidexis 4. The seamless integration allows the data rich images to be immediately available on screen in high-definition.

High Image Quality

Image clarity is the most cited technical factor for quality imaging. Outstanding image resolution is essential for defining edges, identifying caries and other defects. At 33 lp/mm theoretical resolution, Schick 33 delivers industry-leading image resolution and quality.

The superb image quality provides an accurate and compelling visual reference when discussing treatment options and benefits with your patients. The visual advantages can lead to a more comprehensive diagnosis, higher clinical confidence, and greater patient acceptance.

Image Optimization

With Schick 33 sensors you have the option of five different filters: General Dentistry, Endodontics, Periodontics, Restorative, and Hygiene. These clinically specific views are designed to optimize your diagnosis, enhancing the image to suit your needs.

Further adjust your diagnostic settings with the dynamic sharpening slider, individually controlling sharpness, brightness, and contrast. Configure your display for optimal viewing and save the preset for future use, ensuring a consistently efficient diagnostic approach.

Robust & Durable

Detachable cables of differing lengths allow Schick 33 sensors to accommodate any size operatory. The simple cable exchange makes installation and adjustments quick and easy. The robust sensor interface gives you an extremely durable USB connection, while the Kevlar reinforced, silicon-coated cables help keep your sensor up and running.

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Heliodent Plus
Heliodent Plus is the latest generation of intraoral x-ray generator designed for optimum image quality in digital radiography. With 0.4 mm focal spot and vibration-free components, Heliodent Plus offers smart design for stable positioning and ultimate image quality.

The Heliodent Plus offers a broad range of mounting options to allow for optimum configuration in each treatment room. The equipment has been designed to support your treatment style and allow you to work exactly how you’re comfortable. An intuitive user display with pre-programed settings and easy service capabilities help deliver greater clinician control for day-to-day practice workflow.

Installation Options

Wall Model
Integrated Treatment Center
Mobile Unit
Ceiling Mount
Operation Options

Remote Control
Remote Timer
Manual Release

Orthophos S
The Orthophos S is a high-quality X-ray unit with a comprehensive range of services optimized for everyday tasks. Whether as a 2D device, or incorporating the 3D module, the Orthophos S is a reliable partner with automatic patient positioning with its patented occlusal bite block. The CsI Plus sensor with autofocus function produces sharp images even in anatomically difficult cases. For use in orthodontics, the Orthophos S is also available with an optional ceph arm that can be retrofitted at any time.

Dental 3D Imaging
The level of data delivered from a 3D image is a revolutionary force in dental diagnostics. The ability to visualize overlaid teeth, unexpected canals, and hidden roots elevates the accuracy and impact of a patient’s diagnosis. Enhancing understanding and confidence positively influences patient acceptance and treatment success.

Orthophos S can be upgraded with 3D capabilities at any time, allowing these imaging units to match your level of services and develop with your practice. With these two 3D models, you can choose on a case-by-case basis whether to use high-resolution volumes for fine structures (HD) or a low-dose filter for dense structures.

Volume

When it comes to volume size, dose, and image quality, every clinical case demands individual requirements. Choose the appropriate volume for your needs: From the focu­sed Ø 5 cm x 5.5 cm volume to the Ø 11 cm x 10 cm volume, which displays the wisdom teeth and upper respiratory tract.

Metal Artifact Reduction Software (MARS)

Metal artifacts are a challenge in 3D imaging. Radiopaque objects create shadowing and streaking effects during the three-dimensional reconstruction, interfering with the findings. MARS automatically reduces metal artifacts and facilitates the diagnosis.

High Definition (HD) Mode

Standard Definition Mode (SD) provides basic clinical information needed for a diagnosis. Some clinical cases require a higher quality image with better visibility of fine structures for treatment planning and implementation. The HD mode records up to 800 individual images during one rotation and merges them into a low-noise, 3D volume with high resolution of up to 80 μm. This mode guarantees a faster and safer diagnosis within the recorded volume.

Low Dose Mode

The optimized Low Dose Mode with a dedicated filter allows for the imaging of dense structures, like bone, at a greatly reduced dose. This makes Low Dose an efficient option for many clinical tasks – especially for those in orthodontics or implantology. With 3D imaging capabilities, patients no longer need a referral for a CBCT scan, streamlining the process and expanding your service offerings.

Other Imaging Solutions
Sidexis 4 Software
Sidexis 4 Software brings your brilliant images to life, giving you everything you need in a glance. Deliver your proposal in high-definition, reviewing 2D and 3D images, photographs, and video in side-by-side comparison for a comprehensive treatment overview.

Review patient history with a virtual timeline, giving visual support to treatment options and increasing patient understanding and acceptance. With the Sidexis iX App for iPad, take your images mobile and make your iPad a comfortable advisory tool.

Intraoral Sensors & X-Ray Generator
Dentsply Sirona delivers comprehensive diagnostic solutions that elevate the potential of your digital x-ray system. By further enhancing image clarity, custom settings, and versatility, you can take your diagnostic workflow from advanced to exceptional.

Schick 33
Schick 33 Intraoral Sensors bring an unprecedented level of clarity, sharpness, and detail to digital radiography. The Schick 33 sensors integrate seamlessly with the Dentsply Sirona X-ray units and software to deliver better, safer, and faster diagnostics.

Clinicians can rely on Schick’s superior image quality to meet their diagnostic needs, featuring bold bone trabeculation, crisp lamina dura, and a clear dental enamel junction. With three sensor sizes, multiple cables lengths, and limitless enhancement capabilities, Schick 33 is designed to suit your patient's needs, as well as your practice and personal preference.

Integrated Technology

Building on 25 years of digital intraoral radiography, Schick 33 uses Dentsply Sirona’s 2nd generation CMOS-APS imaging technology enhanced by a dynamic software solution – Sidexis 4. The seamless integration allows the data rich images to be immediately available on screen in high-definition.

High Image Quality

Image clarity is the most cited technical factor for quality imaging. Outstanding image resolution is essential for defining edges, identifying caries and other defects. At 33 lp/mm theoretical resolution, Schick 33 delivers industry-leading image resolution and quality.

The superb image quality provides an accurate and compelling visual reference when discussing treatment options and benefits with your patients. The visual advantages can lead to a more comprehensive diagnosis, higher clinical confidence, and greater patient acceptance.

Image Optimization

With Schick 33 sensors you have the option of five different filters: General Dentistry, Endodontics, Periodontics, Restorative, and Hygiene. These clinically specific views are designed to optimize your diagnosis, enhancing the image to suit your needs.

Further adjust your diagnostic settings with the dynamic sharpening slider, individually controlling sharpness, brightness, and contrast. Configure your display for optimal viewing and save the preset for future use, ensuring a consistently efficient diagnostic approach.

Robust & Durable

Detachable cables of differing lengths allow Schick 33 sensors to accommodate any size operatory. The simple cable exchange makes installation and adjustments quick and easy. The robust sensor interface gives you an extremely durable USB connection, while the Kevlar reinforced, silicon-coated cables help keep your sensor up and running.

Heliodent Plus
Heliodent Plus is the latest generation of intraoral x-ray generator designed for optimum image quality in digital radiography. With 0.4 mm focal spot and vibration-free components, Heliodent Plus offers smart design for stable positioning and ultimate image quality.

The Heliodent Plus offers a broad range of mounting options to allow for optimum configuration in each treatment room. The equipment has been designed to support your treatment style and allow you to work exactly how you’re comfortable. An intuitive user display with pre-programed settings and easy service capabilities help deliver greater clinician control for day-to-day practice workflow.

Installation Options

Wall Model
Integrated Treatment Center
Mobile Unit
Ceiling Mount
Operation Options

Remote Control
Remote Timer
Manual Release

Premium Dental Imaging at Not-So-Premium Prices
With units ranging from basic digital panoramic X-ray imaging systems to the advanced imaging technology of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) and intraoral scanners, Renew Digital carries some of the best certified Pre-owned dental X-ray machines and dental 3D scanners in the industry. We offer certified pre-owned digital dental X-ray units from leading manufacturers such as KaVo, Carestream Dental, Sirona, Planmeca, i-CAT, Gendex, Vatech and several others. We also carry used intraoral scanners from well-respected brands such as Medit and Itero.

Our dental imaging systems deliver high-quality digital dental panoramic and/or dental CBCT scans as well as 3D intraoral scans to help grow your practice and enhance your patient care. Some of our panoramic systems are also upgradeable to cephalometric and cone beam systems that can capture advanced, high resolution speciality images for enhanced diagnoses and more streamlined treatment planning.

All of our systems are thoroughly inspected and tested before we offer them for sale, and our dental cone beam systems and intraoral scanners come complete with the manufacturer's 3D imaging and scanning software. The purchase of a used dental X-ray machine incudes installation, training, unlimited remote support, and comprehensive replacement parts and onsite service warranty coverage. Our intraoral scanners include remote training, unlimited remote support, and a repair and/or replacement warranty.

Best of all, whatever your practice needs, we can help you get the dental imaging equipment you need much more affordably. In most cases, buying certified pre-owned from Renew Digital will save you 30% to 50% off the list price of new digital imaging systems. We also offer financing to help put these systems within reach of your practice, whatever your budget. Our knowledgeable sales team is here to help you choose the system that is ideal for the needs of your dental practice.

InteliX-Ray: Handheld Portable Digital Dental X-Ray Machine

Innovation meets agility in radiography. Introducing the InteliX-Ray Machine, a cutting-edge solution for modern dentistry. As the sixth generation of high-frequency oral X-ray machines, this device is at the forefront of dental radiography technology.

Key Features:

Sleek, Portable Design: The machine boasts an incredibly light ball part, weighing just 2.2 kg, making it suitable for visits, daily clinic use, and space-saving storage.
High-Frequency Imaging: Utilize the latest in high-frequency X-ray technology to acquire clear and precise dental images, ensuring accurate diagnoses and treatment planning.
Benefits:

Mobile Convenience: Designed with the needs of dynamic dental professionals in mind, this device's portability allows for exceptional flexibility in patient care—whether in-office, during home visits, or in any clinical setting.
Effortless Handling: Its compact and lightweight design makes it easy to maneuver, reducing fatigue and allowing for comfortable operation throughout the day.
Space Efficiency: Unlike traditional, bulky X-ray machines, this handheld unit fits seamlessly into any practice without monopolizing valuable floor space.
Elevate your diagnostic capabilities with the Handheld Portable Digital Dental X-Ray Machine. Offer your patients the benefits of advanced radiographic technology while enjoying unmatched convenience and portability. Opt for the X-ray solution that complements the pace and precision of your expert dental services.

FDA clears new 3D dental X-ray device based on UNC research
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s clearance of the novel 3D intraoral x-ray technology based on UNC Chapel Hill research means quicker and more detailed imaging, less radiation

For many, a routine dental checkup can create anxiety. Will I have a cavity? Will they find a cracked tooth? Are my teeth healthy? No matter what might trigger a patient’s fears, everyone understands that the faster dental problems can be found, the better. The novel 3D x-ray technology developed through a collaboration between University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill scientists in the Department of Physics and Astronomy and the Adams School of Dentistry is looking to do just that: identify dental issues earlier with more detail – and less radiation.

UNC-Chapel Hill professors Otto Zhou and Jianping Lu have spent 20 years refining an X-ray source technology that uses carbon nanotubes to make X-ray machines smaller, faster, safer and sharper. And that perseverance has paid off. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has now approved a 3D X-ray device called PORTRAY enabled by Zhou and Lu’s novel x-ray technology. With the new FDA clearance secured, a company named Surround Medical Systems located in the Research Triangle Park plans to make the device available to dental professionals, who can use the new technology to provide a more advanced level of patient care.

“This 3D technology offers a better way to identify dental disease earlier,” says Zhou, David R. Godschalk Distinguished Professor of Physics and Astronomy. “For the patient, this means you can start treatment earlier, improving the quality of dental care.”

 

A 3D X-ray stacks multiple images on top of one another, creating a sharper, more detailed image. (Photos courtesy of Enrique Platin)
PORTRAY’s transformative technology allows dentists to capture more detailed imaging for identifying cavities and other dental diseases. Along with Zhou, a team of researchers from UNC-Chapel Hill’s Department of Physics and Astronomy, the UNC/NCSU Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering, and the Adams School of Dentistry’s Department of Diagnostic Sciences Section of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology worked to develop and patent the technology. The team included researchers with diverse sets of expertise: Jianping Lu, Christina Inscoe, Jing Shan and Gongting Wu from the physics and astronomy department; Andrew Tucker, Pavel Chtcheprov and Conner Puett from the biomedical engineering department; and Enrique Platin, Andre Mol, Lars Gaalaas, Angela Broome, Sally Mauriello, Robert Hilton, Brandon Johnson, Colin LaPrade, Peter Green and Lisa Perrone at the dental school.

Photo by Elise Mahon, UNC Research
“It’s very gratifying,” says Zhou. “It’s rare you see a new technology that you envision from basically a rough sketch on a piece of paper 20 years ago, after going through a lot of ups and downs, to move to the clinic and now benefit patients. That’s a big accomplishment for everyone involved in this process. This is a good example of where it requires input from everyone from different walks of life and from different academic disciplines.”

Zhou and his team worked with the Office of Technology and Commercialization (OTC) – part of Innovate Carolina’s University-wide initiative for innovation and entrepreneurship – to bring the technology to market. OTC works with Carolina faculty and inventors to transform their research and intellectual property into new technologies and startups that make an economic and human impact. In 2015, Zhou co-founded the startup company XinVivo (now Surround Medical Systems), which licensed the technology used in the PORTRAY 3D intraoral imaging device. The research that ultimately led to the new technology received funding from the North Carolina Translational and Clinical Sciences Institute through its “Improving Human Health Awards” program and the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) through its Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program.

Although Zhou has achieved the FDA clearance milestone, he is not slowing down. He and his collaborators are already exploring other avenues and areas of medicine that can benefit from the technology. These involve brain imaging and mammography as well exploring the security industry, including scanners for luggage inspections in airports.

Photo of UNC physics professors Jianping Lu and Otto Zhou courtesy of Elise Mahon, UNC Research.

NOMAD™ Pro 2 Portable Dental X-Ray
Now true portability in dental x-ray technology! The NOMAD Pro 2 portable dental x-ray offers cordless handheld operation, running on rechargeable battery packs. One battery charge allows for more than 100 exposures. Optimal for remote use, the NOMAD Pro 2 is contained in an easily transportable case with pull-out handle and wheels. Perfect for humanitarian & missionary work where portable dental x-ray is needed, or to conveniently move from station to station in a clinical setting.
The NOMAD Pro 2 handheld x-ray is ideal for portable and forensic dentistry. It is designed for operator safety and patient acceptance. Backscatter guard and internal shielding protect user. Easy to operate.
FDA approved. Digital sensors & x-ray film sold separately.
Features
High-frequency, constant-potential x-ray generator provides constant radiation output, reducing skin dose to the patient relative to traditional half-wave (AC) generators
Color LCD Screen
Lightweight 5.5lbs (2.5kg) and provides complete flexibility and convenience to move from chair to chair throughout the office
Simple touch controls
Compatible with both film and digital imaging systems
Operator Protection - Integrated backscatter shield and internal radiation shielding protects the operator from radiation exposure

4 Types of Digital Dental X-ray Machines

There are many benefits to using digital dental X-ray machines. They allow dentists and patients to instantly view images on the computer with high resolution. Specialized tools allow you to filter, zoom, plan treatment, and predict outcomes more efficiently and effectively. With all this data available to patients as well, they can make better, more well-informed decisions about their dental health.

Digital images can be easily shared with other dental practitioners and insurance companies. They use less radiation than film images, which makes the imaging process safer for both patients and clinicians. They are also a more eco-friendly option because they do not use the processing chemicals of film images. Without a dark room, that space can be used for more productive exam and treatment areas.

In today’s digital world, Renew Digital is surprised at the number of dental practices still using film-based or analog dental imaging technology. There has never been a better time to make the move to digital as digital imaging requires less patient contact, manual processing, and risk of infection from cross-contamination than film or phosphor plate systems.

Let’s take a quick look at some of the differing imaging technologies available today as well as what to consider when purchasing a digital dental X-ray machine.

Intraoral X-ray Sensors
Although Renew Digital does not market or sell intraoral X-ray sensors, these devices have replaced film X-rays in many modern dental practices. They are faster and easier for capturing bitewings, FMX series, and other intraoral images and require much less radiation than their film counterparts.

Digital Panoramic X-rays
Many of today’s digital dental X-ray machines for panoramic imaging include additional features like extraoral bitewings and TMJ projections. Today’s digital panoramic X-ray machines are designed to enhance practice efficiency and streamline diagnoses. Some digital panoramic models are upgradeable to cephalometric and cone beam imaging as well.

Dental Cone Beam Systems
Cone beam computed tomography, or CBCT imaging, is quickly becoming the standard of care for many dental and dental specialty practices. It allows practitioners and their patients to have the most comprehensive view of the anatomy with 3D imaging to aid in diagnoses, treatment planning, and communicating with the patient.

Phosphor Plate X-ray Systems
Renew Digital does not market or sell phosphor plate X-ray systems, but they are still widely used in many dental practices. These allow for practices to use film equipment without upgrading to digital dental X-ray machines. Instead, they use re-usable plates to capture images, feed the plates into a machine that makes them digital, then wipe the plate clean to be used on the next scan. Due to their multiple touch points, these aren’t as easy to maintain infection control as compared to direct-digital imaging devices.

Consider Digital Dental X-Ray Machines
If your practice is still using traditional film or phosphor plate X-ray systems, we encourage you to consider the direct digital options. Search for a system that makes your existing imaging tasks more efficient but also allows you to add new options for diagnostics, patient education, and treatment planning. Calculate how often you will use the technology to determine your true return on investment.

 

Dental DC Intraoral X-Ray Units

Dental DC Intraoral X-Ray Units Are different From AC units In that They Take the Alternating Current From the power source and convert it to Direct Current And store the power so that there can be no Fluctuation from the AC power that would give you a Lighter X-Ray Or an error code on your X-ray Unit.
A very high frequency (DC) x-ray generator supports superior image quality and improved safety conditions for your patients and your staff.
Dental DC Intraoral X Ray Units Were made for Digital X-Ray Sensors. You Should not use an AC unit As you will get Poor Quality Images from the AC Dental Intraoral Generator.
High Frequency DC Intraoral X Ray Units yield higher-quality precision images with accentuated contrast and High levels of gray shading. It helps you obtain sharp and contrasted images for easy diagnosis.

No Change in X-Ray Beam Due to Line Voltage Fluctuation.
25% Lower Radiation When Used With Film Than AC Units.
40% Lower Radiation When Used With a Digital Sensor Compared To AC X-Ray Units.

Dental x-ray machines are a vital part of any dental practice. Lions Dental Supply has a variety of dental x-ray units to choose from. Make things easy for your staff and patients with a portable dental x-ray unit, and make sure you get the sharpest image possible with digital dental x-ray equipment. And of course, every dental office needs a panoramic dental x-ray machine.

Whatever type of dental x-ray machine you need, Lions Dental Supply & Equipment is the place to go. Our x-ray machines are simple to operate, deliver crisp, clear images, and always operate with the lowest amount of radiation possible in order to minimize patient exposure.

We are proud not only of our quality Dental equipment, but our superior customer service. We have a top-notch technical service department that is only too happy to respond to routine maintenance calls and emergency calls, and we also provide quality hand piece repair.

So, whether you've been in practice for years and need an update on some equipment, or you want to go out on your own but you're not sure where to start, you can count on Lions Dental Supplly & Equipment to help you every step of the way!

Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT)

Named for the cone formed by its divergent x-ray beams, cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) has become the focus of increasing interest since its 2001 introduction into the U.S. market.

The CBCT scanner rotates around the patient’s head, obtaining up to 600 distinct images. The data are collected and reconstructed by specialized scanning software, and the resulting 3D voxels of anatomic data (digital volume) can then be manipulated and visualized using specialized software.Initial interest in CBCT was as an adjunct to implant placement, after which periodontists began using the technology to produce more precise results from sinus lifts.

Endodontists followed suit, considering CBCT applications in repairing root fractures, finding hidden canals and facilitating apical surgery. In orthodontics, usefulness of the technology has been assessed for applications such as bone density identification, precise screw placement, and facilitation of impacted canine eruption. Because of its low radiation dose and ability to produce an accurate assessment of bone quality and quantity, as well as a broad understanding of associated anatomic relationships, CBCT has also gained importance in oral maxillofacial surgery diagnosis and treatment planning.

The commercially available CBCT systems in the U.S. differ with regard to their rotation time, number of projections acquired, image quality, and time required for reconstruction.

Dental X-rays

Dental X-rays can spot trouble early on in your mouth, teeth, gums and jaw. Treating problems before they get serious can save money, pain and sometimes even your life.
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What are dental X-rays and why are they needed?
In the list of your favorite things, getting an X-ray at the dentist's office may not rank high. Wearing that heavy apron and holding a sometimes uncomfortable device between your teeth for even a few seconds isn't much fun.

But X-rays show dental providers a lot. X-rays help them see the condition of your teeth, roots, jaw placement and facial bone composition. They also help them find and treat dental problems early in their development.

X-rays are a form of energy that can travel through or be absorbed by solid objects. This energy is absorbed by dense objects, such as teeth and bones, and show up in X-rays as light-colored areas. X-rays pass through less dense objects, such as gums and cheeks, and appear as dark areas on X-ray film.

X-rays can help find problems that cannot be seen with an oral exam. Finding and treating problems early in their development may save you money, avoid discomfort (if these problems are treated at a later time) and possibly even save your life.

What types of problems do X-rays help detect?
X-rays help your dentist diagnose problems in your teeth and jaws.

In adults, X-rays show:

Decay, especially small areas of decay between teeth.
Decay beneath existing fillings.
Bone loss in the jaw.
Changes in the bone or root canal due to infection.
Condition and position of teeth to help prepare for tooth implants, braces, dentures or other dental procedures.
Abscesses (an infection at the root of a tooth or between the gum and a tooth).
Cysts and some types of tumors.
In children, X-rays determine:

If decay is developing.
If there is enough space in the mouth to fit all incoming teeth.
If wisdom teeth are developing.
If teeth are impacted (unable to emerge through the gums).
What are the different types of dental X-rays?

There are two main types of dental X-rays: intraoral (the X-ray film is inside the mouth) and extraoral (the X-ray film is outside the mouth).

Intraoral X-rays are the most common type of X-ray. There are several types of intraoral X-rays. Each shows different aspects of teeth.

Bitewing X-rays show details of the upper and lower teeth in one area of the mouth. Each bitewing shows a tooth from its crown (the exposed surface) to the level of the supporting bone. Bitewing X-rays detect decay between teeth and changes in the thickness of bone caused by gum disease. Bitewing X-rays can also help determine the proper fit of a crown (a cap that completely encircles a tooth) or other restorations (such as bridges). It can also see any wear or breakdown of dental fillings.
Periapical X-rays show the whole tooth — from the crown, to beyond the root where the tooth attaches into the jaw. Each periapical X-ray shows all teeth in one portion of either the upper or lower jaw. Periapical X-rays detect any unusual changes in the root and surrounding bone structures.
Occlusal X-rays track the development and placement of an entire arch of teeth in either the upper or lower jaw.
Extraoral X-rays are used to detect dental problems in the jaw and skull. There are several types of extraoral X-rays.

Panoramic X-rays show the entire mouth area — all the teeth in both the upper and lower jaws — on a single X-ray. This X-ray detects the position of fully emerged as well as emerging teeth, can see impacted teeth and helps diagnosis tumors.
Tomograms show a particular layer or “slice” of the mouth and blur out other layers. This X-ray examines structures that are difficult to clearly see because other nearby structures are blocking the view.
Cephalometric projections show an entire side of the head. This X-ray looks at the teeth in relation to the jaw and profile of the individual. Orthodontists use this X-ray to develop each patient’s specific teeth realignment approach.
Sialogram uses a dye, which is injected into the salivary glands so they can be seen on X-ray film. (Salivary glands are soft tissue that would not be seen with an X-ray.) Dentists might order this test to look for salivary gland problems, such as blockages, or Sjogren’s syndrome (a disorder with symptoms including dry mouth and dry eyes; this disorder can play a role in tooth decay).
Dental computed tomography (CT) is a type of imaging that looks at interior structures in 3-D (three dimensions). This type of imaging is used to find problems in the bones of the face such as cysts, tumors and fractures.
Cone beam CT is a type of X-ray that creates 3-D images of dental structures, soft tissue, nerves and bone. It helps guide tooth implant placement and evaluates cysts and tumors in the mouth and face. It also can see problems in the gums, roots of teeth and the jaws. Cone beam CT is similar to regular dental CT in some ways. They both produce accurate and high-quality images. However, the way images are taken is different. The cone beam CT machine rotates around the patient’s head, capturing all data in one single rotation. The traditional CT scan collects “flat slices” as the machine makes several revolutions around the patient’s head. This method also exposes patients to a higher level of radiation. A unique advantage of cone beam CT is that it can be used in a dentist’s office. Dental computed CT equipment is only available in hospitals or imaging centers.
Digital imaging is a 2-D type of dental imaging that allows images to be sent directly to a computer. The images can be viewed on-screen, stored or printed out in a matter of seconds. Digital imaging has several other advantages compared with traditional X-rays. The image taken of a tooth, for example, can be enhanced and enlarged. This makes it easier for your dentist to see the tiniest changes that can’t be seen in an oral exam. Also, if necessary, images can be sent electronically to another dentist or specialist for a second opinion or to a new dentist. Digital imaging also uses less radiation than X-rays.
MRI imaging is an imaging method that takes a 3-D view of the oral cavity including jaw and teeth. (This is ideal for soft tissue evaluation.)
How often should teeth be X-rayed?
How often X-rays need to be taken depends on your medical and dental history and current condition. Some people may need X-rays as often as every six months. Others who don’t have recent dental or gum disease and who have ongoing scheduled visits with their dentist may only need X-rays every couple of years. New patients may have X-rays taken at their first exam. First-visit X-rays are also used to compare with X-rays taken over time to look for problems and unexpected changes.X-rays may need to be taken more often in people at high risk for dental problems. These people include:

Children: Children generally need more X-rays than adults because their teeth and jaws are still developing and because their teeth are more likely to be affected by tooth decay than adults.
Adults with a lot of restorative work, such as fillings: To look for decay beneath existing fillings or in new locations.
People who drink a lot of sugary beverages: To look for tooth decay.
People with periodontal (gum) disease: To monitor bone loss.
People who have dry mouth: Whether due to medications (such as antidepressants, antianxiety drugs, antihistamines and others) or health conditions (such as Sjogren’s syndrome, damaged salivary glands, radiation treatment to head and neck). Dry mouth conditions cause decay.
Smokers: To monitor bone loss that results from gum disease (smokers are at increased risk of gum disease).
Are dental X-rays safe?
Yes, The amount of radiation emitted from X-rays is extremely small. Advances in dentistry — such as X-ray machines that limit the radiation beam to a small area; high-speed X-rays; use of lead-lined, full-body aprons; and federal laws that require accuracy and safety checks for X-ray machines — are a few of the improvements that limit the amount of radiation patients receive. Despite the safety of X-rays, some Dentist Wonder why the Dental X-Ray Machines and Handheld Units on Ebay are so much Less Expensive. That is because those X-Ray Units are made in China and have no FDA approval. Which means the X-Ray units are not to be used in the United States. But sometimes the Cheap Price is such an Attractant to the Dentist and they buy the cheap Models on Ebay, And then find out later when the State or County Health Department come in to Evaluate the X-Ray units. That they are not approved and they CAN NOT use those machines in the USA. We have many Dentist who have called Lions Dental Supply and Equipment After they have purchased an X-Ray Machine from Ebay Telling us that the Health Department told them to buy a new X-Ray Unit. thereby wasting the money they paid on the first unit.