Things To Consider Before Buying A New Dental X-Ray Sensor

Are you going to buy a new dental sensor but not sure where to invest your hard-earned money? You are in the right place. In this article, we will help you choose the right dental x-ray sensor for you.

 

Irrespective of your speciality, a reliable dental x-ray sensor is required for a better diagnosis and treatment. You have to choose the dental sensor that provides you with a high-quality image for accurate diagnosis and treatment, keeping your practice’s needs and budget in mind. Dental sensor brands available in the market to choose from are- 

 

• Gendex, KaVo IXS /Dexis Platinum orTitanium 
• Carestream RVG 6100 / 6200 / 5100 / 5200
• Schick Elite /Schick 33 
• Dentimax sensors
• Acteon Sopro SOPIX 
• Apex / XDR
• Dentsply Sirona XIOS XG
• Owandy / OPTEO
• Planmeca ProSensors
• Jazz
• DuraRay

 

Your practice’s needs can vary accordingly. If you are a pediatric dentist, you need a comparatively smaller sensor to fit comfortably in your patient’s mouth, and for an endodontist, quality and resolution of the image become the foremost priorities to be able to read minute details. Accordingly, for other specialities, their practices’ needs might differ.There are various manufacturers on the market to choose from.

 

 

Here are a few essential things to consider before buying a dental sensor:

 

Cost:

 

When you go out into the market, there are many dental x-ray sensors available. Their cost may vary, which is why it is essential to make a budget before.Cheaper sensors might be appealing, but buying dental sensors is a one time investment and the cheaper sensors might not deliver the high-quality image, durability and warranty as more expensive models.  

 

Image Quality:

 

Image quality is a pretty easy way to tell if the sensor is worth your money or not. It is the most critical factor to consider in a dental sensor.Sensors with higher resolution will provide better image quality. To check the resolution of the image produced, zoom in on the image; if it looks clear, the resolution is high; if it looks grainy after zooming in, the resolution is low. Consider the sensor’s pixel size as well as its dynamic range to ensure that it can capture a wide range of image tones and colours.

 

Compatibility:

 

Make sure your sensor is compatible with your existing X-ray software and equipment. Some sensors require specific hardware and software to work efficiently. If the sensor is not compatible with you. the existing system, you have to invest again in software and equipment.

 

Warranty and support:

 

Responsive customer support is very important when you are buying something fragile and easily distorted. Look for a product with good customer support that is there to help you quickly when you face any issue. Look for a sensor that comes with a comprehensive warranty for a year or two.

 

Size and Shape:

 

Dental sensors are available in various shapes and sizes. Factors that make the sensors comfortable for patient care:

 

1. Thin body
2. less bulky
3. Smaller size
4. Rounded borders

 

Factors that make the sensor uncomfortable for the patient are:

 

1. Large sensors are very difficult to place in patients with smaller jaws and pediatric patients.
2. Bulky and thick body
3. Sharp borders 

 

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