Accessible, Affordable, Scalable: The OP 3D Brings CBCT to Any Practice 

Dentistry is undergoing a digital transformation, as a growing number of practices embrace digital solutions and workflows to drive efficiencies, accuracies, predictable outcomes, and a positive patient experience. As part of the move to digital, more practices are incorporating cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) imaging systems into their diagnosis and treatment planning. And for good reason.

CBCT provides high-resolution 3D images that reveal their patients’ anatomy in exceptional detail that drives diagnostic confidence and positive patient outcomes. CBCT also allows doctors to capture both bone and soft tissue in a single scan, for a more complete view of the patient’s oral anatomy. So, it’s not surprising that CBCT systems are now a mainstay for many practices that specialize in endodontics, oral surgery, periodontics, prosthodontics, orthodontics, TMJ analysis, and other complex treatments. 

Many general practices, however, have traditionally viewed CBCT solutions as overly costly and complex for their patients’ needs. For these practices, the price tag associated with CBCT may seem too high and the learning curve too steep to be worth the investment. But as doctors seek to grow their general practices and provide a wider range of services under one roof, CBCT offers a powerful way to differentiate and deliver an elevated patient experience. 

“Dentists who don’t have CBCT may be missing information that might impede their diagnostic tasks,” explains Dr. Katya Archambault, owner of the San Diego Dental Health Center, who has fully embraced the technology in her own practice.

The good news is, DEXIS — one of the leading innovators in imaging technology — now offers an affordable, intuitive, and scalable entry point to CBCT for practices of all sizes, with the ORTHOPANTOMOGRAPH™ OP 3D™ imaging platform featuring flexible fields of views (FOVs) and a wide range of upgradeable options.

“For any practice seeking a flexible, versatile, and intuitive CBCT machine that will drive the efficiency of your digital workflow, support your practice productivity, and increase your diagnostic confidence, I highly recommend the OP 3D,” says Dr. Joe Mehranfar, founder and owner of Mehranfar Dental Group based in Phoenix, Arizona. “You team as well as your patients will thank you.”

Diagnostic Confidence and Dependable Outcomes

Built on proven CBCT technology trusted by doctors around the world, OP 3D delivers the advantages of 3D imaging in a cost-effective and adjustable platform for growing practices. With its affordable entry price point and easy-to-learn functionality, the OP 3D equips your practice with an advanced 3D imaging system your team can quickly learn to increase diagnostic confidence.

Powered by CBCT technology, the OP 3D reveals a wealth of information about your patient’s anatomy and conditions, without the potential superimposition, distortion, or magnification sometimes experienced with traditional 2D radiographs. An OP 3D scan allows you to view the location and relationship of anatomic structures in exceptional detail, which can help with diagnosing bone loss and other hard-to-see issues.

In addition to quickly capturing detailed 3D images, the OP 3D leverages the latest DEXIS innovations in image clarity. These include Metal Artifact Reduction (MAR) that minimizes metal-induced artifacts for a clearer image; an Edge Preserving Noise Reduction (EPNR) filter that smooths away image noise to retain sharp edges and clinical data; and the Implant Contrast Enhance (ICE) feature available through DTX Studio™ software that helps clearly visualize the implant surroundings and internal structures. 

“I knew the OP 3D was going to be a great machine, but I am truly mesmerized by the image quality,” says Dr. Archambault. “I posted an image online and right away a few of my colleagues said, ‘What did you use to make that?’”

With access to this level of detail and image quality, you and your team can experience greater confidence in diagnostic accuracy, which in turn can lead to more predictable treatment planning and outcomes.

Flexible FOVs that Fit Your Practice

Versatility is key to practice growth; the more types of services you offer within your practice walls, the more patients you’re able to see and treat. A versatile solution, OP 3D allows you the ability to choose between 2D and 3D options as well as a flexible field of view (FOVs) that support localized diagnostics, complete lower or upper jaw dentition, and mandible and maxillary treatment planning of implants in both arches. With multiple FOVs, you have more ways to diagnose and treat patients in-house.

This FOV versatility also comes with ease-of-use for your team. The OP 3D allows clinicians to choose ORTHOSelect for default FOV sizes based on the patient’s anatomy, while the SMARTVIEW 2.0 Scout image view allows you to easily customize the FOV height and location. Once you’ve completed the scan, the system’s QUICKCompose™ feature lets you preview the image directly on the graphical user interface.

“With the OP 3D, if you want to see more anatomy or make changes to your scout image, the patient doesn’t even have to move,” says Dr. Archambault. “The machine will automatically update to the field of view required.”

By adding FOV options, the OP 3D allows your practice more versatility in clinical applications, reducing the need to refer patients to specialists outside your practice. This means more convenience for your patients, and more revenue opportunities for you. With the OP 3D, you’ll also be ready for the future. As your practice grows, the OP 3D easily scales with you. Adding additional FOVs and other functionality requires a simple upgrade to the investment you’ve already made. 

When cases call for 2D panoramic x-rays, the OP 3D offers that option as well, with a range of panoramic programs that accommodate adult and pediatric patients. You even have access to options for sectioning, bitewing, and lateral TMJ, if you’re interested in expanding into those areas as well. Along with the ability to use patient size presets, the OP 3D comes with a convenient ORTHOfocus™ feature that automatically returns a single optimal panoramic layer. Or you can choose a multilayer pan that returns five panoramic layers within one exposure. Your practice, your preference.

Efficient, Intuitive, Productive

As an integral part of the digital workflow, the OP 3D drives improvements in efficiency and productivity. With the ability to quickly capture the image you need in a single scan, you no longer have to take the time to stitch together multiple images. This frees you up to focus on patient care while reducing chair time for patients.

As with all DEXIS solutions, the OP 3D integrates with the award-winning DTX Studio Clinic software — providing access to the software’s wide range efficiency-boosting features.

“My team appreciates the supreme ease of use, intuitiveness, and digital workflow efficiencies of the OP 3D,” says Dr. Mehranfar. “Because the machine integrates smoothly with DTX Studio software, my team is able to take advantage of the software’s AI-enabled features that automate a wide range of previously time-consuming and labor-intensive manual tasks.”

Using the software’s MagicAssist™ with auto-setup to automatically prepare scans for optimal viewing, saving staff the time of arranging and orienting images. The SmartFocus™ feature lets you combine and view 2D and 3D images for a complete view of patients’ oral anatomy, with tooth-by-tooth navigation for detailed views. There’s also the SmartLayout™ feature for single-view visualization of 2D, 3D, and intraoral and face scan images that eliminates the need to switch between screens. For a more complete picture of underlying anatomy, use SmartFusion™ to align CBCT with intraoral scans. You’ll see your patients’ oral anatomy from every angle, for enhanced visibility and thorough diagnosis.

Engaged Patients, Enhanced Experience

Thanks to its integration with DTX Studio Clinic, the OP 3D supports an improved patient experience, as well. A low-dose alternative for patients concerned about radiation exposure, the OP 3D provides practices with a powerful tool for patient education and engagement. Using DTX Studio Clinic, OP 3D enables the sharinh easy-to-understand 3D images with your patients, you’ll help them see what’s happening inside their mouths. Armed with more information and a better understanding of the diagnosis, your patients may be more likely to accept your recommended treatment plan which helps support better patient outcomes.

Easy-to-understand images via DTX Studio come with easy-to-use operation. OP 3D offers an intelligent design that makes scanning convenient for the patient as well as the practitioner. With an intelligent control panel and patient stabilizing system, the OP 3D enhances patient comfort and stabilization which can help the clinician capture a quality image on the first scan. This minimizes the need for retakes, saving you and your patient time. The system also comes with a chin rest for improved patient stability.

Differentiate Your Practice with the DEXIS OP 3D

Elevating the patient experience just got easier. With the OP 3D, advanced CBCT technology is now affordable and accessible for practices of all types and sizes. Capture the advantages of high-resolution 3D images, digital efficiencies, and FOV flexibility that empower you to see more, diagnose more, and grow your practice.