Access to high quality images and a streamlined digital workflow improve the speed and accuracy of case diagnosis, producing more predictable outcomes for dentists and their patients.

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X-ray unit & Sensor
Acteon’s Red Dot award winning X-Mind
Unity X-ray generator and inbuilt Sopix2
digital sensor features automatically
controlled exposure which reduces
radiation by up to 50% according to
patient morphology, ensuring excellent
images every time and prolonged sensor
life.
AutomaticControlledExposure(ACE),
has built in filters to reduce artefacts from
metals. User preferences such as contrast
settings are automatically saved so all
images are processed uniformly to reveal
the required detail in either hard or soft
tissue.
The combination of the X-Mind X-ray
and Sopix2
digital sensor yields sharp
image quality and a ‘real time’ view which
is important in endodontic treatment and
implant placement.
Panoramic and 3D units
The ‘Rolls Royce’ of digital diagnostic
units is the latest extraoral imaging device,
X-Mind Trium from Acteon – available
from A-dec dealers around Australia.
X-Mind Trium offers the highest
possible image quality, four fields of view
enabling you to select the scanning area
for examination and to minimise radiation
exposure to patients.
For example 40 x 40 mm single tooth
for root canal lesions right up to 110 x 80
full arch for orthodontic assessment or a
complete overview of the dentition, the
mandibular canal and the sinuses in one
shot.
X-Mind Trium is able to grow with
your practice, by simply adding CBCT,
3D and full cephalometric capability to
the base Panoramic unit at a later time
without the need to invest in a new
imaging machine when it comes time to
upgrade.
Imaging software
The all important imaging software will
harness the power of all your digital
imaging equipment, making images
available to view, store and manipulate and
in the case of Acteon Imaging Suite (AIS)
easily perform biomaterial calculations
and full reporting.
Acteon Imaging Suite uses an open
architecture, which means any images
can be easily imported or exported across
third party software, including STL format
images from implant databases while
working natively on both Windows and
MAC.
Or if you prefer, you can just as easily
export high quality images to patient
management software or third party
programs such as Dolphin or similar
for planning orthodontic and other
treatments.
Let the imaging experts at A-dec and
Acteon introduce your practice to the
world of advanced digital imaging in an
affordable, efficient way. u
For more information contact
A-dec on 1800 225 010 or visit
www.Acteongroup.com
Better imaging
= better patient outcomes
Access to high quality images and a
streamlined digital workflow improve
the speed and accuracy of case diagnosis,
producing more predictable outcomes for
dentists and their patients.
As with most things, it is wise to
invest in quality digital imaging products
from an established company with local
technical service backup and easy access
to spare parts.
Compatibility
Purchasing compatible components from
one supplier ensures no integration issues
and simplifies training and maintenance,
ensuring there is no buck-passing between
different suppliers.
Whichever digital imaging equipment
you choose, be it a simple X-ray generator,
digital sensor, phosphor plate unit or an
advanced Panoramic or 3D extraoral unit,
Acteon has best in class technology and
a unifying software platform to easily
integrate it into your practice.
Each Acteon digital imaging
component works seamlessly together,
without the integration headaches of
using disparate equipment and software
solutions.
Where to start
If you are starting out you will likely
require an X-ray unit and either phosphor
plate scanner or digital sensor for fast
access to X-ray images. If you require more
detail including panoramic, CBCT or 3D
images you will want an extraoral imaging
unit such as the latest Acteon X-Mind
Trium. Details of each are provided below:
Image quality
The top of the list for anyone
contemplating purchasing digital imaging
products is image quality using the latest
technology such as CMOS digital sensors
and Automatically Controlled Exposure
(ACE), which ensures sharp images with
up to 50% lower radiation emissions.
Look for a small focal spot with X-ray
generators and a fine pixel and voxel
size for Panoramic and CBCT 3D units
respectively.
Phosphor plate unit
A less expensive alternative is the PSPIX
phosphor plate unit, which has the added
advantage of different size phosphor plates
suitable for smaller and younger patients.
The PSPIX is the fastest and most
compact phosphor plate scanner available,
processing images in just 12 seconds and
being fully networkable throughout the
practice. Its compact size means it can
fit easily in any surgery, providing rapid
access to images.
PSPIX is the only scanner that offers
optional removable
parts that can be
sterilized in an
autoclave, offering
maximum protection
and simplicity in
infection control.