X-MIND optima 3D

A board-certified traveling implant surgeon, Dr. Steven Vorholt has helped train over 1,000 dentists to safely and confidently provide implant treatment to their patients. It’s safe to say he knows a thing or two about what it takes to place a successful implant, including the items high on his list of essential equipment.

“If you’re going to be placing implants, you need to have a preoperative CBCT,” he said. While the first CBCT unit that Dr. Vorholt purchased came with a large price tag and a small, 8x8-cm field of view (FOV), times have changed—and for the better.

“With the X-MIND optima 3D, I’m getting a 17x12-cm FOV for half that price, which is an unbe­lievable difference,” he said. “I think this machine is the best choice for 3 reasons: 1) the price point makes it very reasonable to add to any practice; 2) even small FOV shots are phenomenally accurate; and 3) it can grow with a clinician.”

A Powerful Punch

Built into the ACTEON Imaging Suite, the AI-powered RealGUIDE 5.4 software takes digital dentistry to a new level by automating complex tasks and simplifying diagnostic reporting for a more efficient workflow. Its powerful and intuitive tools enhance patient communication in a way that helps them better understand proposed treatments. 

“The software is where ACTEON really shines,” agreed Dr. Vorholt. “RealGUIDE 5.4 combines a powerful diagnostic software with a really sleek user interface. Patients understand what they’re looking at when you’re using the software in front of them, while the backend power of what it can do is very impressive for the clinician. With the new AI tools, it’s even easier than it was before, and it was already the best software out there.”

Simple Operation in a Space-Saving Design

Dr. Vorholt typically 3D prints bone models that he segments out of the CBCT scan and designs and prints surgical guides, as well as temporaries.

“The software connects seamlessly with any intraoral scanner or 3D printer, so it’s very simple to use in my daily workflow,” he added. “The user interface is streamlined and simple to operate, which makes it easy to train new staff members.”

One of the smallest CBCT units on the market, the X-MIND optima 3D features a compact design and “zero footprint” concept that ensures easy integra­tion into most dental practices.

“Space is a hard commodity to come by, especially in California, and the practice I bought did not have an existing unit,” shared Dr. Vorholt. “We actually took down a small storage closet and were able to fit the X-MIND optima 3D in there because it has such a small footprint. Having something that’s more com­pact but also packs a big punch and can do every­thing you need it to do is very convenient.”

As clinicians expand their skill sets into sinus lifts or treatment for sleep apnea, they can start to explore the unit’s larger FOVs. “It’s a great machine because it’s easy to get started with it, it’s easy to use, and it’s easy to grow with,” he concluded.