Can Alvea use scans from the i-CAT (Dentsply Sirona) i-CAT FLX V8?

Yes. The i-CAT (Dentsply Sirona) i-CAT FLX V8 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 it cost to repair a i-CAT (Dentsply Sirona) i-CAT FLX V8?

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 V8?

The i-CAT (Dentsply Sirona) i-CAT FLX V8 reaches 8 cm, single-arch range suited to localized implant work.

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i-CAT (Dentsply Sirona) i-CAT FLX V8
CBCT capability & upgrade report

Name: i-CAT (Dentsply Sirona) i-CAT FLX V8
Brand: i-CAT (Dentsply Sirona)

i-CAT FLX V-Series · released 2016 · 10 yrs in service · current

✓ Works with Alvea. Your i-CAT (Dentsply Sirona) i-CAT FLX V8 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	8–8 cm
Capture modes	8x5, 8x8
Detector	Amorphous silicon flat panel (24.2 x 19.3 cm sensor, 1536 x 1920 matrix, 127 um pixel pitch)
Tube voltage	120–120 kVp
Tube current	3–7 mA
Scan time	4 to 40 s
Pan / Ceph	Integrated 2D + 3D
Released	2016
In service	10 years
Status	Current
Export path	Standard DICOM
Market position	Entry large-sensor V-Series tier for single-arch/localized 3D; license-upgradeable to larger FOV

Where the i-CAT (Dentsply Sirona) i-CAT FLX V8 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 tops out at 8cm — single-arch range. Good for localized implant work; whole-jaw cases need the larger-FOV path (below).
At 10 years (2016) 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 (24.2 x 19.3 cm sensor, 1536 x 1920 matrix, 127 um pixel pitch).

What it already does that most practices don't use

Multiple FOV modes (8x5, 8x8). 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 V8

UpgradeEntry tier of the V-Series; FOV capped at 8x8 by acquisition-software license; upgradeable to V10 then V17 via license (same hardware)
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: 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 V8 — common questions

Can Alvea use scans from the i-CAT (Dentsply Sirona) i-CAT FLX V8?: Yes. The i-CAT (Dentsply Sirona) i-CAT FLX V8 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 it cost to repair a i-CAT (Dentsply Sirona) i-CAT FLX V8?: 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 V8?: The i-CAT (Dentsply Sirona) i-CAT FLX V8 reaches 8 cm, single-arch range suited to localized implant work.

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