Instrumentarium OP300
CBCT capability & upgrade report
Specifications
| Sharpest resolution | 200 µm voxel |
|---|---|
| Field of view | 6.1–7.8 cm |
| Capture modes | 61x41 mm, 61x78 mm |
| Detector | CMOS |
| Tube voltage | 57–90 kVp |
| Tube current | 3.2–16 mA |
| Scan time | ~17 s (3D) |
| Pan / Ceph | Integrated 2D + 3D |
| Released | 2011 |
| In service | 15 years |
| Status | Legacy |
| Export path | DICOM 3.0 export |
| Current successor | OP300 Maxio |
| Market position | Modular small-FOV combo (pan/ceph/3D) for general implant/endo imaging |
Where the Instrumentarium OP300 stands today
- Resolution is the dated part (200µm at best). It still produces a usable volume, but this is the spec a salesman will push you on.
- Field of view is focused (7.8cm max) — built for localized capture, not full-arch. That shapes what it's best used for.
- It's 15 years old (2011) — 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: CMOS.
- This model is no longer sold new (succeeded by the OP300 Maxio) — 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 (61x41 mm, 61x78 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: DICOM 3.0 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 Instrumentarium OP300
- UpgradeOriginal OP300 3D offered two focused CBCT FOVs (61x41 and 61x78 mm) with selectable resolution; modular pan (+ optional ceph) + 3D. Superseded by the OP300 Maxio, which widened FOV to 13x15 cm.
- SuccessorThe OP300 Maxio 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 compact-field unit like this one tends toward the lower end. 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-$50k used. 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.
Instrumentarium OP300 — common questions
- Can Alvea use scans from the Instrumentarium OP300?
- Yes. The Instrumentarium OP300 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 Instrumentarium OP300 discontinued, and what replaced it?
- The Instrumentarium OP300 is no longer sold new; its successor is the OP300 Maxio. 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 Instrumentarium OP300 cost?
- A comparable Instrumentarium OP300 runs roughly ~$25k-$50k used. 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 Instrumentarium OP300?
- 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 Instrumentarium OP300?
- The Instrumentarium OP300 reaches 7.8 cm, a focused field built for localized capture.
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