When purchasing a digital X-ray sensor, shape, size, thickness, and rigidity are important considerations, especially for patient comfort and ease of positioning. That said, when it comes to capturing high-quality images, it’s what’s on the inside that counts. Henry Schein delivers on both accounts with its CARINA digital intraoral sensor solution, which combines simplicity and comfort with accuracy and versatility.
Comfort and Positioning
For patient comfort and ease of positioning, CARINA intraoral sensors feature rounded corners, smooth edges, and a thin design in 2 convenient sizes—the CARINA (size 1.5) and CARINA Mini (size 1).
An avid user of CARINA 1.5 in his La Mesa, CA, practice, Dr. Richard Hagstrom said, “My patients have remarked about the comfort of the new sensor compared to other sensors we used previously.” Even with challenging captures, “the full-mouth series no longer hurts,” he added.
Image Quality and Integration
With advanced technology, CARINA sensors deliver outstanding image quality at a great value, while also reducing the number of retakes and the amount of patient radiation exposure.
“The clarity of the image produced by the CARINA 1.5 is superb, reducing any need for retakes,” shared Dr. Hagstrom. “As long as the assistants get the correct placement and angles, we are golden!”
CARINA 1.5 and CARINA Mini easily integrate with existing digital imaging systems and are fully compatible with Dentrix practice management software. “It took less than 5 minutes to connect and fully integrate the sensor with our software,” affirmed Dr. Hagstrom.
Seamless Workflow
Dentrix and Dentrix Ascend users also can take advantage of CARINA’s synergy with Dentrix Detect AI, which automatically enhances X-ray scans with AI-enabled caries detection. Powered by VideaHealth, it allows for early discovery of tooth decay and provides real-time clinical decision support.
“CARINA delivers raw image data directly to the Detect AI software, which allows for the cleanest, most accurate interpretation and analysis,” Dr. Hagstrom explained. “I can do simple, conservative fillings, which last for a significant amount of time, long before the decay becomes too large.”
Backed by an industry-leading 2-year warranty, CARINA sensors feature gold-plated connections and internal cushioning to protect against damage, while the CARINA Tech Support team provides remote installation and phone-based product assistance.
