,The ORTHOPANTOMOGRAPH™ OP 3D™ x-ray imaging system is a complete x-ray platform delivering state-of-the-art 2D and 3D imaging and time-saving features for practice efficiency,
,When Dr. Emery M. Cole made the decision to bring cone-beam 3D imaging into his general practice in Sumiton, AL, he chose the OP 3D for a variety of reasons. “It offered me state-of-theart technology with low exposure, while also being a great value and warranty,” he said. “It also has a small footprint.”, ,Designed for outstanding image quality and clinical efficiency through features such as intuitive patient positioning and a graphical user interface, the OP 3D is a complete x-ray platform with the versatility to cover the daily needs of a busy practice. It delivers fast 2D and ceph scans with superb image quality and minimal radiation dose. For 3D imaging, the system offers 4 choices of resolution—Low Dose Technology, Standard, High, and Endo—along with Metal Artifact Reduction technology., ,Meanwhile, the field-of-view (FOV) sizes are practically unlimited. There are 4 predefined volumes, but the SMARTVIEW 2.0 userinterface enables the user to choose the most optimum FOV size by adjusting the height and width from the taken scout image., , ,
, ,“It’s proven to be a reliable addition to our tech equipment and it’s used every day.”,– Emery M. Cole, II, DMD, FAGD, BS, PC, , ,For Dr. Cole, the OP 3D was the right choice on many levels. “It does everything I need at an affordable price,” he said. “It is our workhorse pan producer but has also motivated the staff to utilize the digital workflow more often.”
, ,Dr. Cole noted that the 3D imaging system has become his standard of care for implant planning, endodontic evaluation, and dental issues involving sinus communication. The image quality and attention to detail make it a key diagnostic tool for many clinical scenarios., ,“I have been able to verify endo lesions that communicated into the sinus after referral from an ENT specialist who had completed sinus therapy multiple times without resolve,” Dr. Cole noted., ,How does he view the overall benefit of the OP 3D? “It’s proven to be a reliable addition to our tech equipment and it’s used every day,” he said. “Diagnostic information is of high value.”, ,The OP 3D is designed to increase practice efficiency in a variety of ways. Preparing the device for a scan is fast with an easy patient positioning system and intuitive graphical user interface. All imaging protocols are optimized for practice workflows., ,A sustainable solution, the OP 3D replaces the lead typically used for tubehead radiation shielding designs with a more environmentally friendly alternative that provides equivalent radiation attenuation. Additionally, the system’s “power save” feature reduces overall energy consumption in the practice. “I’m very pleased with its size and cost, as well as the ‘green’ features,” he said., ,
