Can Alvea use scans from the Carestream Dental CS 8200 3D?

Yes. The Carestream Dental CS 8200 3D exports a standard DICOM volume, and Alvea converts that volume into a chairside 3D model of the patient's jaw — no new hardware and no new scan. It runs off the cone-beam you already take.

How much does a Carestream Dental CS 8200 3D cost?

A comparable Carestream Dental CS 8200 3D runs roughly ~$90k-$130k new. Before replacing, weigh whether a networking or software path gets you most of the capability for a fraction of that.

How much does it cost to repair a Carestream Dental CS 8200 3D?

The dominant repair on any dental CBCT is the X-ray tube, which runs roughly $15,000-$40,000 and is typically replaced every 3–7 years by scan volume. Annual service contracts run about $5,000–$15,000, and a flat-panel detector is quoted by the manufacturer rather than listed publicly. These are 2025–26 industry ranges, not a quote for a specific unit.

What is the field of view on the Carestream Dental CS 8200 3D?

The Carestream Dental CS 8200 3D reaches 12 cm, single-arch range suited to localized implant work.

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Carestream Dental CS 8200 3D
CBCT capability & upgrade report

Name: Carestream Dental CS 8200 3D
Brand: Carestream Dental

CS 8200 · released 2018 · 8 yrs in service · current

✓ Works with Alvea. Your Carestream Dental CS 8200 3D produces the DICOM volume Alvea works from — its scans convert to a chairside 3D model with no new hardware. It runs off the cone-beam you already take; nothing to install on the machine.

Specifications

Sharpest resolution	75 µm voxel
Field of view	4–12 cm
Capture modes	4x4, 5x5, 5x8, 8x5, 8x9, 10x5, 10x10, 12x5, 12x10
Detector	CMOS
Tube voltage	60–90 kVp
Tube current	2–15 mA
Scan time	3 to 15 s (FOV <10 cm); up to 20 s (2 x 10 s) for FOV >=10 cm
Pan / Ceph	Integrated 2D + 3D
Released	2018
In service	8 years
Status	Current
Export path	DICOM 3.0; CS Imaging / cloud export
Market position	Mid-range modular CBCT scaling from single-tooth to full-arch across GP/specialist

Where the Carestream Dental CS 8200 3D stands today

Resolution holds up: at its sharpest (75µm voxel) it's still in the fine-detail tier the newest units sell on. You are not behind on image quality.
Field of view tops out at 12cm — single-arch range. Good for localized implant work; whole-jaw cases need the larger-FOV path (below).
At 8 years (2018) it's current-generation. There is no hardware reason to replace it — the value left on the table is in how you use it.
Detector: CMOS.

What it already does that most practices don't use

Multiple FOV modes (4x4, 5x5, 5x8, 8x5, 8x9, 10x5, 10x10, 12x5, 12x10). Most operators leave it on one preset — the larger modes are already paid for.
The same unit does panoramic/ceph as well as 3D — one capture surface you may be sending out for.
Output/networking: DICOM 3.0; CS Imaging / cloud export. That export path is what lets a scan leave the machine and become something a patient can actually look at.

Upgrade paths for the Carestream Dental CS 8200 3D

UpgradeModular 4-in-1 platform; FOV upgradeable up to 12x10 cm. Neo Edition (2022) added 10x5 and 10x10 cm FOVs and EndoHD 75 um mode. 8x9 is 8x8 in Ontario.
NetworkThe fastest upgrade is almost never new hardware — it's getting the volume off the machine and into a workflow. That alone changes what the box is worth to you.
ReconfigureSwitching your default to the right FOV/scan mode for implant cases is free, and most practices never do it.

Repair vs. replace: what it costs

Repair: the dominant wear item on any dental CBCT is the X-ray tube — a replacement runs roughly $15,000-$40,000, typically every 3–7 years depending on scan volume. Budget a service contract at about $5,000–$15,000/year and software licensing around $2,000/year. A flat-panel detector is the big unknown — it isn't publicly priced, so get a manufacturer quote before assuming the worst.

Replace: a comparable unit runs roughly ~$90k-$130k new. The honest test before spending that is whether a networking or software path gets you most of the capability for a fraction of it — for an aging machine, it usually does.

Figures are 2025–26 industry ranges for dental CBCT, not a quote for your exact unit or contract. Sources: Medical Imaging Specialists, DentalTI buyer's guide, The Dental Signal.

Carestream Dental CS 8200 3D — common questions

Can Alvea use scans from the Carestream Dental CS 8200 3D?: Yes. The Carestream Dental CS 8200 3D exports a standard DICOM volume, and Alvea converts that volume into a chairside 3D model of the patient's jaw — no new hardware and no new scan. It runs off the cone-beam you already take.
How much does a Carestream Dental CS 8200 3D cost?: A comparable Carestream Dental CS 8200 3D runs roughly ~$90k-$130k new. Before replacing, weigh whether a networking or software path gets you most of the capability for a fraction of that.
How much does it cost to repair a Carestream Dental CS 8200 3D?: The dominant repair on any dental CBCT is the X-ray tube, which runs roughly $15,000-$40,000 and is typically replaced every 3–7 years by scan volume. Annual service contracts run about $5,000–$15,000, and a flat-panel detector is quoted by the manufacturer rather than listed publicly. These are 2025–26 industry ranges, not a quote for a specific unit.
What is the field of view on the Carestream Dental CS 8200 3D?: The Carestream Dental CS 8200 3D reaches 12 cm, single-arch range suited to localized implant work.

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