Can Alvea use scans from the Dentsply Sirona Axeos?

Yes. The Dentsply Sirona Axeos 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 Dentsply Sirona Axeos cost?

A comparable Dentsply Sirona Axeos runs roughly ~$100k-130k+ new (unverified). 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 Dentsply Sirona Axeos?

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 Dentsply Sirona Axeos?

The Dentsply Sirona Axeos reaches 17 cm, enough to capture both arches in one scan — a mode most practices never switch to.

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Dentsply Sirona Axeos
CBCT capability & upgrade report

Name: Dentsply Sirona Axeos
Brand: Dentsply Sirona

Axeos / Orthophos family · released 2018 · 8 yrs in service · current

✓ Works with Alvea. Your Dentsply Sirona Axeos 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	80 µm voxel
Field of view	5–17 cm
Capture modes	5x5.5, 8x8, 11x10, 17x13
Detector	flat panel (3D active area 230x160 mm)
Tube voltage	60–90 kVp
Tube current	3–16 mA
Scan time	3D up to ~14 s; mA by mode LOW 6-13 / SD 7-13 / HD 4-12
Pan / Ceph	Integrated 2D + 3D
Released	2018
In service	8 years
Status	Current
Export path	DICOM via SIDEXIS 4; PACS-capable
Market position	Highest-FOV 2D/3D hybrid in current Dentsply Sirona family

Where the Dentsply Sirona Axeos stands today

Resolution holds up: at its sharpest (80µm voxel) it's still in the fine-detail tier the newest units sell on. You are not behind on image quality.
Field of view reaches 17cm — enough for both arches in one capture. Most practices never switch out of the small default FOV and never know they have this.
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: flat panel (3D active area 230x160 mm).

What it already does that most practices don't use

Multiple FOV modes (5x5.5, 8x8, 11x10, 17x13). 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 via SIDEXIS 4; PACS-capable. That export path is what lets a scan leave the machine and become something a patient can actually look at.

Upgrade paths for the Dentsply Sirona Axeos

UpgradeHybrid 2D/3D; ceph optional; SL platform with larger FOV + panel
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. A larger-FOV unit like this one sits toward the upper end of that range. 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 ~$100k-130k+ new (unverified). 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.

Dentsply Sirona Axeos — common questions

Can Alvea use scans from the Dentsply Sirona Axeos?: Yes. The Dentsply Sirona Axeos 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 Dentsply Sirona Axeos cost?: A comparable Dentsply Sirona Axeos runs roughly ~$100k-130k+ new (unverified). 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 Dentsply Sirona Axeos?: 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 Dentsply Sirona Axeos?: The Dentsply Sirona Axeos reaches 17 cm, enough to capture both arches in one scan — a mode most practices never switch to.

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