Journey into Clarity with PreXion3D Expedition

When Ron Kaminer, DDS, FAGD, first purchased a PreXion CBCT for his Queens, NY, dental practice, he was immediately blown away by the precision and clarity of its images. “If you were to look up PreXion in the dictionary, it would be synonymous with outstanding imaging quality,” he said.

Today, after integrating the company’s latest CBCT model, the PreXion3D Expedition, into his office’s imaging workflow, he confidently affirmed that this reputation still holds true. “This is the third generation of PreXion CBCT units I have used, and each one continues to deliver exceptional image quality as expected,” he said. “This is part of the reason why I remain a loyal PreXion customer.” 

High-Quality, High-Efficiency Imaging

PreXion has amassed over 15 years of experience in 3D DICOM image processing and software visualization. Its investment in research and development has created some of dentistry’s most innovative 2D and 3D imaging units, allowing clinicians like Dr. Kaminer to optimize their diagnostics, treatment planning, and clinical outcomes. “Not a day goes by that the Expedition doesn’t help me find something that I likely would have missed in 2D x-rays,” Dr. Kaminer shared. “We have diagnosed everything from routine pathologies to rare disorders by taking a CBCT scan.”

The Expedition features an all-new indium gallium zinc oxide (IGZO) flat panel detector with innovative semiconductor technology, providing superior image quality with less scatter and better detail.

More Information, Less Radiation

Additionally, the Expedition enables 360° scanning and is equipped with 4 fields of view—5×5 cm, 8×8 cm, and 12.5×10 cm, plus an optional 15×15 cm—covering endodontics to craniofacial treatment.

“Having multiple fields of view and being able to see both arches and TMJs as needed is another great feature of the Expedition,” Dr. Kaminer said.

Clinicians may also benefit from the Expedition’s dedicated 2D panoramic scanning capabilities, or a combination of both 2D and 3D scanning, to ensure a more thorough examination and analysis. Plus, the Expedition is ceph upgradable at any time, affording fast, true 2D cephalometric image acquisition without image rendering in 0.16 seconds.

“Often, the key is to send our CBCT scans to a certified oral and maxillofacial radiologist to read them for a report,” Dr. Kaminer said. “We do this whenever we are uncertain about the underlying issue, or in cases involving trauma that might have multiple areas of concern. This way, we can be certain that we’re not missing anything and that our patients receive any treatments they need.” 

However, Dr. Kaminer continued to explain that many patients express concerns over radiation dose during imaging procedures. “Anytime we can lower the amount of radiation exposure and convey that to our patients is helpful,” he said.

The Expedition achieves lower radiation exposure through pulse irradiation that emits x-rays intermittently vs continuously. The unit also has a low dose mode that maintains image quality while shortening scan time to only 8 seconds.

Peace of Mind with PreXion

Ultimately, Dr. Kaminer expressed his appreciation for PreXion’s incredible customer service, which aims to promptly and reliably respond to customer inquiries, provide troubleshooting, and resolve hardware issues that may require an on-site visit —all within 24 to 48 hours.

“CBCTs are becoming a must-have in any dental practice, and clinicians will generally choose to purchase a CBCT to be better diagnosticians,” Dr. Kaminer concluded. “Using the Expedition allows us to be better at what we do, and it comes with a 10-year, all-parts warranty for added peace of mind. With outstanding image quality and dependable customer service, the decision to purchase a CBCT with PreXion was an easy one.”