J. Morita 3D Accuitomo XYZ Slice View Tomograph (MCT-1)
CBCT capability & upgrade report
Specifications
| Sharpest resolution | 125 µm voxel |
|---|---|
| Field of view | 3–4 cm |
| Capture modes | 3x3 (approx, original), 4x4 |
| Detector | Image intensifier (original), later flat panel |
| Tube voltage | 60–90 kVp |
| Tube current | 1–10 mA |
| Released | 2000 |
| In service | 26 years |
| Status | Legacy |
| Current successor | 3D Accuitomo 80 / 170 |
| Market position | Historic early limited-FOV dental CBCT (localized diagnostics) |
Where the J. Morita 3D Accuitomo XYZ Slice View Tomograph (MCT-1) 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 is focused (4cm max) — built for localized capture, not full-arch. That shapes what it's best used for.
- It's 26 years old (2000) — 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: Image intensifier (original), later flat panel.
- This model is no longer sold new (succeeded by the 3D Accuitomo 80 / 170) — 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 (3x3 (approx, original), 4x4). Most operators leave it on one preset — the larger modes are already paid for.
Upgrade paths for the J. Morita 3D Accuitomo XYZ Slice View Tomograph (MCT-1)
- UpgradeThe original J. Morita dedicated limited-FOV CBCT (c.2000), one of the first small-FOV dental CBCT units; evolved into the Accuitomo 80 and 170. FDA designation MCT-1.
- SuccessorThe 3D Accuitomo 80 / 170 is the current successor — useful as a yardstick for what actually changed, not an automatic reason to buy it.
- 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 used only. 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.
J. Morita 3D Accuitomo XYZ Slice View Tomograph (MCT-1) — common questions
- Can Alvea use scans from the J. Morita 3D Accuitomo XYZ Slice View Tomograph (MCT-1)?
- Yes. The J. Morita 3D Accuitomo XYZ Slice View Tomograph (MCT-1) 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 J. Morita 3D Accuitomo XYZ Slice View Tomograph (MCT-1) discontinued, and what replaced it?
- The J. Morita 3D Accuitomo XYZ Slice View Tomograph (MCT-1) is no longer sold new; its successor is the 3D Accuitomo 80 / 170. 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 J. Morita 3D Accuitomo XYZ Slice View Tomograph (MCT-1) cost?
- A comparable J. Morita 3D Accuitomo XYZ Slice View Tomograph (MCT-1) runs roughly used only. 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 J. Morita 3D Accuitomo XYZ Slice View Tomograph (MCT-1)?
- 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 J. Morita 3D Accuitomo XYZ Slice View Tomograph (MCT-1)?
- The J. Morita 3D Accuitomo XYZ Slice View Tomograph (MCT-1) reaches 4 cm, a focused field built for localized capture.
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