Planmeca Viso G7
With built-in features like the Planmeca CALM movement algorithm and Planmeca ProFace 3D face photos, the Planmeca Viso G7 is the only CBCT imaging system that Dr. Rob Thorup trusts to simplify image capture and streamline treatment planning
Every practitioner knows the feeling—your patient is positioned perfectly in the CBCT system, and then you step out of the room to press the button 
without realizing the patient moved during acquisition. This happens more often than you think, and the result is a blurry, diagnostically inferior image or exposing the patient to more radiation with a retake. However, this scenario is a thing of the past with the Planmeca Viso 3D imaging system.
Clear imaging is king when it comes to dentistry. And in terms of equipment that won’t just get the job done, but will do it right every time, the Planmeca Viso fits the bill. Just ask Dr. Rob Thorup at Thorup Dental in Salt Lake City, UT, about his experience with the Planmeca Viso G7.
“We use the Planmeca Viso G7 every day in our practice. From panos to 3D imaging, it really does it all. In fact, it’s the best imaging system we’ve ever had in our office,” said Dr. Thorup.
Simplifying Image Capture
So, how does the Planmeca Viso produce a clear image every time? It was designed with innovative features to help eliminate factors that degrade image quality. That includes the Planmeca CALM movement cor-rection algorithm, which cancels the effects caused by patient movement—saving time and guarding patients from unnecessary exposures.
“The Planmeca CALM movement correction algorithm is great,” Dr. Thorup added. “It allows us to take a clear photo even when the patient isn’t able to stay completely still during the imaging process. It’s great for younger kids, or for patients who have conditions like multiple sclerosis or Parkinson’s disease. Planmeca CALM will still ensure a clear picture every time.”
Dr. Thorup has even had patient referrals from other practitioners specifically because of the Planmeca Viso’s capabilities. When imaging patients at a neighboring practice is challenging, Dr. Thorup is there to capture images and build a patient profile when other doctors aren’t able to.
“With the Planmeca Viso G7, we are able to find problems that we weren’t necessarily looking for. We’re either confirming a diagnosis or uncovering a new condition that wasn’t under our radar in the first place.”
- Rob Thorup, DDS
A Vehicle for Collaborative Care
But the Planmeca Viso is more than just a clear image every time. It’s also a seamless transfer of information between dentist and specialist. This is one of Dr. Thorup’s favorite things about his Planmeca Viso G7.
“When we send our images off to an oral surgeon or specialist, we can download the entire patient profile on a thumb drive and the whole software goes with it. So, our outside specialists have the same access to the images that I have in my office. This has blown away other practitioners to the point where they have begun ordering the Planmeca Viso imaging system just for that feature alone,” said Dr. Thorup.
With the integrated Planmeca ProFace feature, clinicians can merge a realistic 3D face photo with a CBCT image in a single scan, as a way to build a more complete patient profile and orient the patient to where the problem area is in relation to their face. This not only aids in pre-operative planning and post-operative comparisons, but can help motivate the patient to move forward with treatment.
Unlimited FOVs at the Lowest Dose
Another key feature of the Planmeca Viso is the option to capture the area of interest with precision using its live patient positioning and unlimited field-of-view sizes. Dr. Thorup’s advice when choosing the appropriate area to image?“Shoot both jaws! Some dentists get overzealous about imaging a specific area, but the truth is, there’s no single field of view that has everything you need. With the Planmeca Viso G7, we are able to find problems that we weren’t necessarily looking for. We’re either confirming a diagnosis or uncovering a new condition that wasn’t under our radar in the first place. You never know what’s going to pop up,” he concluded. Furthermore, by utilizing the Planmeca Ultra Low Dose option, choosing a comprehensive view of the patient's oral anatomy requires no more radiation than a 2D pan.
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