Imaging Designed for the Next Decade of Dentistry

Expanding patient care

One of Axeos’ key features is its large, tailor-made 3D volume sizes – ranging from 5 x 5.5 cm to 17 x 13 cm – which allow practices to expand their treatment offerings into dental implants, endodontic therapy, orthodontic treatment, sleep apnea appliances and more. In addition, a Direct Conversion Sensor converts X-rays directly into electric signals, ensuring that Axeos 2D and 3D images exhibit a uniquely high level of sharpness, even when captured at an extremely low dose.

Sleek and simple by design

Axeos offers a sleek, modern design with ambient backlighting in over 35 color options that easily blend in with a practice’s look and feel, while making patients feel calm and comfortable during image acquisition. Patient Positioning & Image Assistant (PIA) technology simplifies matters for the clinical team by automatically establishing the correct inclination of the patient’s head and positioning them in the occlusal plane to avoid unnecessary correction scans.

Syncing up

Technology frequently depends on whether it can easily bridge to other tools and software that drive further treatment planning, such as for implant or endodontic therapy. Providing diagnostic support during treatment analysis, the Sidexis 4 imaging software allows clinicians to view 2D and 3D data simultaneously and side-by-side without switching between programs. For example, a doctor can compare two CBCT images, up to four 2D images simultaneously or create visual case presentations that impress patients and improve communication.

Axeos is proof that cone beam imaging has come a long way since it made its debut into dentistry in the early 2000s. We can count on this next generation of imaging systems to be infused with the technology and usability that will guide clinicians – specialists, oral surgeons and general practitioners alike – into the next decade of the profession, where wide-ranging treatment options and elevated clinical therapy possibilities will be the expectation for both dental professionals and patients.

To grow through technology, pick a partner

Patterson Dental works with a comprehensive portfolio of industry-leading vendor partners to connect clinicians with the equipment and technology solutions for their unique practices – offering guidance every step of the way from flexible financing options and equipment installation to initial training and ongoing technical support.
When it comes to introducing a new technology like CBCT imaging into your practice, there’s a lot to consider. Luckily, Patterson takes a comprehensive approach to every equipment installation, guiding practices through details like office layout, technical requirements and operational best practices.
 
“There is such great technology out there, but in my opinion, it needs to be integrated by a professional like Patterson so that everything runs smoothly for the doctor and from the doctor’s perspective,” said Patel. “Implementing one piece of technology requires several steps prior to just plugging it in. There’s infrastructure – which calls for the coordination of different elements like compressed air or electrical requirements – space considerations, networking and so forth.”

An investment in ongoing support

After implementation, support specialists at the Patterson Technology Center are available via phone, email or chat to address technology and equipment issues – resolving over 90% of support calls during the initial call. Additionally, local Patterson branch TechEdge service technicians provide in-office equipment repair, preventive maintenance and more.
 
Patel noted that over the years, Patterson has become familiar with the blueprint of his practice. So, no matter which digital tool he’s acquiring, it can be tailored exactly to how he and his dental team need to use it.
 
“Patterson is unique in my opinion because they’re always customizing the solutions to me,” Patel added.