FONA (DentalEZ) XPan 3D Plus
CBCT capability & upgrade report
Specifications
| Sharpest resolution | 100 µm voxel |
|---|---|
| Field of view | 5–8.5 cm |
| Capture modes | 8.5x8.5 (full dentition), 5x5 (endo), Left/Right TMJ volumes |
| Tube voltage | 61–85 kVp |
| Pan / Ceph | Integrated 2D + 3D |
| Released | 2017 |
| In service | 9 years |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Export path | Standard DICOM |
| Market position | Compact combo CBCT with one-shot ceph |
Where the FONA (DentalEZ) XPan 3D Plus stands today
- Resolution holds up: at its sharpest (100µm 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 8.5cm — single-arch range. Good for localized implant work; whole-jaw cases need the larger-FOV path (below).
- At 9 years (2017) it's aging but not obsolete. This is exactly the window resellers target for a trade-up you may not need yet.
- This model is no longer sold new — 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
- Multiple FOV modes (8.5x8.5 (full dentition), 5x5 (endo), Left/Right TMJ volumes). 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: standard DICOM 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 FONA (DentalEZ) XPan 3D Plus
- UpgradeAdds one-shot cephalometric imaging to XPan 3D (CBCT + pano + one-shot ceph).
- 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.
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: replacement pricing varies by configuration and condition. Before any trade-up, the honest test is whether a networking or software path gets you most of the capability for a fraction of a new unit.
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.
FONA (DentalEZ) XPan 3D Plus — common questions
- Can Alvea use scans from the FONA (DentalEZ) XPan 3D Plus?
- Yes. The FONA (DentalEZ) XPan 3D 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 FONA (DentalEZ) XPan 3D Plus discontinued, and what replaced it?
- The FONA (DentalEZ) XPan 3D Plus is no longer sold new. 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 it cost to repair a FONA (DentalEZ) XPan 3D 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 FONA (DentalEZ) XPan 3D Plus?
- The FONA (DentalEZ) XPan 3D Plus reaches 8.5 cm, single-arch range suited to localized implant work.
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