Can Alvea use scans from the i-CAT (Dentsply Sirona) i-CAT Next Generation?

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

The i-CAT (Dentsply Sirona) i-CAT Next Generation is no longer sold new; its successor is the i-CAT FLX / i-CAT 17-19. 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 i-CAT (Dentsply Sirona) i-CAT Next Generation cost?

A comparable i-CAT (Dentsply Sirona) i-CAT Next Generation runs roughly used ~$15k-35k (rough). 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 i-CAT (Dentsply Sirona) i-CAT Next Generation?

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 Next Generation?

The i-CAT (Dentsply Sirona) i-CAT Next Generation reaches 23 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 Next Generation
CBCT capability & upgrade report

Name: i-CAT (Dentsply Sirona) i-CAT Next Generation
Brand: i-CAT (Dentsply Sirona)

i-CAT · released 2008 · 18 yrs in service · discontinued

✓ Works with Alvea. Your i-CAT (Dentsply Sirona) i-CAT Next Generation 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	8–23 cm
Capture modes	8d x 8h, 16d x 4h, 16d x 6h, 16d x 8h, 16d x 10h, 16d x 13h, 16d x 2-13h (custom), 23d x 17h (extended ceph)
Detector	flat panel a-Si with CsI scintillator, 14-bit (some listings 16-bit)
Tube voltage	120–120 kVp
Tube current	3–8 mA
Scan time	approx 4.8, 8.9, 14.7, 17.8, 26.9 s (marketing cites ~8.9 s standard)
Pan / Ceph	Integrated 2D + 3D
Released	2008
In service	18 years
Status	Discontinued
Export path	DICOM export; volume + pan + ceph reconstruction; optional true 2D pan. ~510 lb
Current successor	i-CAT FLX / i-CAT 17-19
Market position	Workhorse legacy i-CAT most owned before FLX; added low-dose pan over Classic

Where the i-CAT (Dentsply Sirona) i-CAT Next Generation 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 23cm — 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 18 years old (2008) — 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: flat panel a-Si with CsI scintillator, 14-bit (some listings 16-bit).
This model is no longer sold new (succeeded by the i-CAT FLX / i-CAT 17-19) — 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 (8d x 8h, 16d x 4h, 16d x 6h, 16d x 8h, 16d x 10h, 16d x 13h, 16d x 2-13h (custom), 23d x 17h (extended ceph)). 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 export; volume + pan + ceph reconstruction; optional true 2D pan. ~510 lb. 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 Next Generation

UpgradeOptional conventional 2D digital pan add-on; not FOV-upgradeable via software
SuccessorThe i-CAT FLX / i-CAT 17-19 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 used ~$15k-35k (rough). 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.

i-CAT (Dentsply Sirona) i-CAT Next Generation — common questions

Can Alvea use scans from the i-CAT (Dentsply Sirona) i-CAT Next Generation?: Yes. The i-CAT (Dentsply Sirona) i-CAT Next Generation 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 Next Generation discontinued, and what replaced it?: The i-CAT (Dentsply Sirona) i-CAT Next Generation is no longer sold new; its successor is the i-CAT FLX / i-CAT 17-19. 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 i-CAT (Dentsply Sirona) i-CAT Next Generation cost?: A comparable i-CAT (Dentsply Sirona) i-CAT Next Generation runs roughly used ~$15k-35k (rough). 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 i-CAT (Dentsply Sirona) i-CAT Next Generation?: 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 Next Generation?: The i-CAT (Dentsply Sirona) i-CAT Next Generation reaches 23 cm, enough to capture both arches in one scan — a mode most practices never switch to.

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Independent by design. Alvea makes nothing you'd buy from a CBCT vendor — so this report has no reason to push you toward a sale. It reads your machine, not your patients. This is an equipment capability report, not clinical guidance.