Can Alvea use scans from the KaVo OP 3D?

Yes. The KaVo OP 3D 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 a KaVo OP 3D cost?

A comparable KaVo OP 3D runs roughly ~$60k-$100k new. 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 KaVo OP 3D?

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 KaVo OP 3D?

The KaVo OP 3D reaches 9 cm, single-arch range suited to localized implant work.

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KaVo OP 3D
CBCT capability & upgrade report

Name: KaVo OP 3D
Brand: KaVo

OP 3D · released 2016 · 10 yrs in service · current

✓ Works with Alvea. Your KaVo OP 3D 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	80 µm voxel
Field of view	5–9 cm
Capture modes	5x5, 6x9, 9x11, 9x14
Detector	CMOS
Tube voltage	60–90 kVp
Tube current	2–12.5 mA
Scan time	~10-20 s (3D); ~9 s pan
Pan / Ceph	Integrated 2D + 3D
Released	2016
In service	10 years
Status	Current
Export path	DICOM 3.0 export
Market position	Mainstream GP/specialist pan-ceph-3D unit, entry into the KaVo/DEXIS 3D line

Where the KaVo OP 3D stands today

Resolution holds up: at its sharpest (80µm voxel) it's still in the fine-detail tier the newest units sell on. You are not behind on image quality.
Field of view tops out at 9cm — 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: CMOS.

What it already does that most practices don't use

Multiple FOV modes (5x5, 6x9, 9x11, 9x14). 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 KaVo OP 3D

UpgradeEntry to KaVo 3D world; upgradeable pan platform. Four freely positionable volumes (5x5, 6x9, 9x11) with optional 9x14 cm. Four resolution modes (Low Dose, Standard, High-Res, Endo); Endo 80 um available only on 5x5 FOV. ORTHOfocus / Low Dose Technology.
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: a comparable unit runs roughly ~$60k-$100k new. 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.

KaVo OP 3D — common questions

Can Alvea use scans from the KaVo OP 3D?: Yes. The KaVo OP 3D 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 a KaVo OP 3D cost?: A comparable KaVo OP 3D runs roughly ~$60k-$100k new. 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 KaVo OP 3D?: 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 KaVo OP 3D?: The KaVo OP 3D reaches 9 cm, single-arch range suited to localized implant work.

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