Planmeca USA has launched a new player in the digital intraoral x-ray field: the ProSensor digital imaging system.
The Planmeca ProSensor combines durability with an enhanced functionality and mobility that other digital imaging systems cannot match, said Bob Pienkowski, president of Planmeca USA, in a press release.
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| The ProSensor digital intraoral imaging system. Image courtesy of Planmeca. |
"The ProSensor was designed to withstand the rigorous use that frequently occurs in a dental office. The cable is strengthened with Kevlar, and inside the cable there are only two wires," he said. "This construction has proved extremely durable in testing consisting of bending the cable more than 100,000 times."
The active imaging area of the sensor extends to the whole surface for maximized imaging performance, the company noted. Hermetically sealed, the sensor can be fully immersed in disinfectant for effective infection control and prevention.
The sensors are connected to a single, elegant interface box with a magnetic connector -- a new application in the dental market and exclusive to Planmeca, Pienkowski said. And, Planmeca's sensor technology allows dentists to process images immediately, creating a quicker response for patients and enhancing dental office efficiency.
The magnetic connector allows easy connection and convenient one-hand operation, ensuring the sensor is always correctly inserted. Moreover, it enhances usability and also safety; in case the x-ray source or patient moves drastically, the connection is instantly interrupted to eliminate the risk of compromising the durability of the sensor.
The ProSensor is available in three sizes -- 0, 1, and 2 -- each correlating to the type of patient a dental office will treat: 0 for pediatric patients, 1 for older children and teens, and 2 for adults.
The interface box features LED lights which change colors to indicate the state of the sensor system, guiding the user and ensuring successful image acquisition and better image quality. When connected to the LED port on the interface box, the intelligent sensor monitors each step of the image acquisition process, providing instantaneous feedback through the display of different colors to indicate current status of digital system.
In addition, the system has the ability to connect via Ethernet connectivity.
"Dentists don't have to be tied down to one USB connection with the ProSensor system -- all you need is network connectivity and you have freedom to operate the system in any of your operatories," Pienkowski said.
The Planmeca ProSensor also features a five-year warranty program.
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