Can Alvea use scans from the Dentsply Sirona GALILEOS Comfort Plus?

Yes. The Dentsply Sirona GALILEOS Comfort Plus 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.

Is the Dentsply Sirona GALILEOS Comfort Plus discontinued, and what replaced it?

The Dentsply Sirona GALILEOS Comfort Plus is no longer sold new; its successor is the Orthophos SL 3D / Axeos. An aging unit is rarely a reason to replace on its own — parts, service and a software/networking path usually keep it clinically current for far less than a new machine.

How much does a Dentsply Sirona GALILEOS Comfort Plus cost?

A comparable Dentsply Sirona GALILEOS Comfort Plus runs roughly ~$25k-45k used (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 GALILEOS Comfort Plus?

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 GALILEOS Comfort Plus?

The Dentsply Sirona GALILEOS Comfort Plus reaches 15.4 cm, enough to capture both arches in one scan — a mode most practices never switch to.

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Dentsply Sirona GALILEOS Comfort Plus
CBCT capability & upgrade report

Name: Dentsply Sirona GALILEOS Comfort Plus
Brand: Dentsply Sirona

GALILEOS (dedicated 3D high-end) · released 2013 · 13 yrs in service · legacy

✓ Works with Alvea. Your Dentsply Sirona GALILEOS Comfort Plus 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	125 µm voxel
Field of view	15.4–15.4 cm
Capture modes	15.4 cm spherical (3 diaphragm regions)
Detector	image intensifier based
Tube voltage	98–98 kVp
Tube current	3–6 mA
Scan time	14 s scan / 2-5 s exposure; recon <4 min
Released	2013
In service	13 years
Status	Legacy
Export path	DICOM via GALAXIS + SIDEXIS
Current successor	Orthophos SL 3D / Axeos
Market position	Top-end large-FOV dedicated 3D with HD + face scan

Where the Dentsply Sirona GALILEOS Comfort Plus stands today

Resolution is solid mainstream (125µm at best). Fine for implant visualization; the newest high-res units go finer, but the real-world difference is marginal for case communication.
Field of view reaches 15.4cm — enough for both arches in one capture. Most practices never switch out of the small default FOV and never know they have this.
It's 13 years old (2013) — legacy hardware. The question isn't "is it old," it's "does a networking/software path get you current for a fraction of a new unit." Usually yes.
Detector: image intensifier based.
This model is no longer sold new (succeeded by the Orthophos SL 3D / Axeos) — which means parts, service, and software support are the thing to verify before any new spend.

What it already does that most practices don't use

Output/networking: DICOM via GALAXIS + SIDEXIS. 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 GALILEOS Comfort Plus

UpgradeLarge-FOV 3D with optional HD + FaceScanner; SICAT / CEREC integration
SuccessorThe Orthophos SL 3D / Axeos is the current successor — useful as a yardstick for what actually changed, not an automatic reason to buy it.
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.

Parts & service (legacy unit): because this model is no longer sold new, parts and service availability — not the sticker — decide whether a repair is worth it. Confirm both before any spend.

Replace: a comparable unit runs roughly ~$25k-45k used (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 GALILEOS Comfort Plus — common questions

Can Alvea use scans from the Dentsply Sirona GALILEOS Comfort Plus?: Yes. The Dentsply Sirona GALILEOS Comfort Plus 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.
Is the Dentsply Sirona GALILEOS Comfort Plus discontinued, and what replaced it?: The Dentsply Sirona GALILEOS Comfort Plus is no longer sold new; its successor is the Orthophos SL 3D / Axeos. An aging unit is rarely a reason to replace on its own — parts, service and a software/networking path usually keep it clinically current for far less than a new machine.
How much does a Dentsply Sirona GALILEOS Comfort Plus cost?: A comparable Dentsply Sirona GALILEOS Comfort Plus runs roughly ~$25k-45k used (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 GALILEOS Comfort Plus?: 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 GALILEOS Comfort Plus?: The Dentsply Sirona GALILEOS Comfort Plus reaches 15.4 cm, enough to capture both arches in one scan — a mode most practices never switch to.

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