The ImageWorks Panoura 18S dental x-ray machine provides high quality images despite poor patient positioning. It features a 16-bit sensor for the highest contrast resolution, direct conversion of x-rays to digital for sharp images, and multi-focal plane position correction to select the optimal image layer from multiple focal planes acquired. This compensates for positioning errors. The machine also offers panoramic, cephalo, and carpus imaging modes. It has a compact design and the ability to upgrade from panoramic only to add 3D imaging capabilities.
4. What’s Unique About the Image Quality?
1. 16 Bit Sensor: Highest contrast resolution capability on the
market
2. Direct Conversion Sensor: Avoids Image defocusing that
can occur with additional signal conversions
3. Multi-Focal Plane Position Correction: Avoids further
resolution degradation that can happen from poor positioning
5. 1. 16 Bit Sensor
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Each pixel in the Panoura image can present:
• 4 x resolution of a 14 bit sensor
• 8 x resolution of a 13 bit sensor
The highest contrast resolution capability on the market
6. 2. Direct Conversion Sensor
X-rays
Photosphor Screen
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image
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Many Platforms use lower-cost sensor that requires double
conversion (x-ray to light, light to digital)
Panoura performs direct conversion (x-ray to digital)
Higher precision and higher speed
7. 3. Multi-Focal Plane Position Correction
• Resolution is affected by how well the patient’s arch aligns with the focal plane
• The Panoura captures data at many focal planes and selects the optimal layer
• Panoramic x-ray units that do not have this capability are limited to a single focal plane
Like a professional photographer
that takes 500 shots to get the one
good picture, Panoura Position
Correction takes stacks of focal
planes so that it can choose the
best one.
The above technologies are combined in Panoura to assure a crisp, clear radiographic image.
The above technologies are combined in Panoura to assure a crisp, clear radiographic image.
Software controlled motion path via stepping motors and our Algorithm engine.
The sensor is the heart of a digital panoramic system. Direct conversion as detailed in the graphic increases image sharpness, decreases noise, and reduces absorbed dose to the patient.
Cadmium-Telluride direct conversion is advanced technology for diagnostic imaging. In the medical world this sensor technology is saving and prolonging lives. The new 3D breast imaging technology employs direct conversion, making breast imaging tomography possible without increasing patient absorbed dose.
The sensor is the heart of a digital panoramic system. Direct conversion as detailed in the graphic increases image sharpness, decreases noise, and reduces absorbed dose to the patient.
Cadmium-Telluride direct conversion is advanced technology for diagnostic imaging. In the medical world this sensor technology is saving and prolonging lives. The new 3D breast imaging technology employs direct conversion, making breast imaging tomography possible without increasing patient absorbed dose.
A unique feature of Panoura, and an industry first. Many, many layers are acquired, Image Creator displays the sharpest layer automatically. In the case of severe positioning error the operator can adjust the layer manually to bring the errant image in to focus. Re-exposure is not necessary, again supporting the principle of ALARA.
Autofocus reconstructs the image data to display the sharpest layer, a manual override is always available. In the case of severe malocclusion multiple images can be extracted from the data set and stored in the patient record.
Panoura is available with ceph from the factory. The cephalometric images feature full 16 bit grayscale which eliminates the requirement for a soft tissue filter. That’s one less setting for your staff to worry about. 16 bit grayscale displays soft or hard tissue by adjusting the gamma level, just a couple of clicks of the mouse brings out the soft tissue or conversely the hard tissues.
Panoura is very compact, taking up less of your expensive square footage. Panoura “fits” where others do not.
The Panoura you add to your practice today can be upgraded to 3D CBCT imaging at any time, and at substantially lower cost than competing systems. Your machine simply has the 3D components added in your office. In the space of one day your Panoura 2D becomes a Panoura 3D. Some competitors require the return and replacement of the machine, the packaging and shipping costs will greatly reduce the value of the current machine.
The above technologies are combined in Panoura to assure a crisp, clear radiographic image.