Can Alvea use scans from the i-CAT (Dentsply Sirona) i-CAT FLX MV?

Yes. The i-CAT (Dentsply Sirona) i-CAT FLX MV 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 i-CAT (Dentsply Sirona) i-CAT FLX MV discontinued, and what replaced it?

The i-CAT (Dentsply Sirona) i-CAT FLX MV 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 i-CAT (Dentsply Sirona) i-CAT FLX MV?

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 i-CAT (Dentsply Sirona) i-CAT FLX MV?

The i-CAT (Dentsply Sirona) i-CAT FLX MV reaches 15.5 cm, enough to capture both arches in one scan — a mode most practices never switch to.

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i-CAT (Dentsply Sirona) i-CAT FLX MV
CBCT capability & upgrade report

Name: i-CAT (Dentsply Sirona) i-CAT FLX MV
Brand: i-CAT (Dentsply Sirona)

i-CAT FLX · released 2014 · 12 yrs in service · discontinued

✓ Works with Alvea. Your i-CAT (Dentsply Sirona) i-CAT FLX MV 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	6–15.5 cm
Capture modes	85x40 mm, 85x85 mm, 155x60 mm, 155x85 mm
Detector	Amorphous silicon flat panel sensor
Tube voltage	120–120 kVp
Tube current	3–7 mA
Scan time	4.9 to 26 s (CBCT)
Pan / Ceph	Integrated 2D + 3D
Released	2014
In service	12 years
Status	Discontinued
Export path	Standard DICOM
Market position	Medium-FOV, lower-cost member of the FLX family capturing both arches plus TMJs; the FLX line's value/entry option

Where the i-CAT (Dentsply Sirona) i-CAT FLX MV 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 15.5cm — enough for both arches in one capture. Most practices never switch out of the small default FOV and never know they have this.
At 12 years (2014) it's aging but not obsolete. This is exactly the window resellers target for a trade-up you may not need yet.
Detector: Amorphous silicon flat panel sensor.
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 (85x40 mm, 85x85 mm, 155x60 mm, 155x85 mm). 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 i-CAT (Dentsply Sirona) i-CAT FLX MV

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: 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.

i-CAT (Dentsply Sirona) i-CAT FLX MV — common questions

Can Alvea use scans from the i-CAT (Dentsply Sirona) i-CAT FLX MV?: Yes. The i-CAT (Dentsply Sirona) i-CAT FLX MV 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 i-CAT (Dentsply Sirona) i-CAT FLX MV discontinued, and what replaced it?: The i-CAT (Dentsply Sirona) i-CAT FLX MV 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 i-CAT (Dentsply Sirona) i-CAT FLX MV?: 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 i-CAT (Dentsply Sirona) i-CAT FLX MV?: The i-CAT (Dentsply Sirona) i-CAT FLX MV reaches 15.5 cm, enough to capture both arches in one scan — a mode most practices never switch to.

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