The Planmeca Viso -X-ray unit uses cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) to produce three-dimensional (3D) images of the maxillofacial and ENT anatomies. Two dimensional (2D) images are produced with tomosynthesis method (panoramic imaging) as well as conventional 2D radiography (cephalometric imaging, 2D views). In CBCT a cylindrical volume of data is captured in one imaging procedure. The data consists of several hundred sample images which are taken from different directions to cover a certain pre-programmed target area. These samples are used for 3D reconstruction (using a separate 3D reconstruction PC) that can be viewed in three dimensions using separate workstation and Planmeca Romexis software.
A diagnostic digital dental x-ray system designed for permanent fixture in one location with an extraoral x-ray sensor and source intended to generate and control x-ray beams used in advanced dental imaging applications involving the teeth, jaw, oral cavity, sinus, and/or other maxillofacial structures. It uses digital techniques for image capture, manipulation and display and may include various image processing and analysis capabilities. This system is designed with the capability to produce two or more special purpose dental x-ray examinations: linear scanning, panoramic, cephalometric, linear tomography, spiral tomography, scanograms.