Planmeca Viso G1
CBCT capability & upgrade report
Specifications
| Sharpest resolution | 75 µm voxel |
|---|---|
| Field of view | 3–11 cm |
| Capture modes | 3x3 (min), up to 11x11 (max) |
| Detector | flat panel |
| Tube voltage | 60–120 kVp |
| Tube current | 1–16 mA |
| Scan time | 1-36 s |
| Pan / Ceph | Integrated 2D + 3D |
| Released | 2025 |
| In service | 1 year |
| Status | Current |
| Export path | DICOM export via Planmeca Romexis |
| Market position | Compact / entry premium CBCT for focused dental 3D |
Where the Planmeca Viso G1 stands today
- Resolution holds up: at its sharpest (75µm 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 11cm — single-arch range. Good for localized implant work; whole-jaw cases need the larger-FOV path (below).
- At 1 years (2025) it's current-generation. There is no hardware reason to replace it — the value left on the table is in how you use it.
- Detector: flat panel.
What it already does that most practices don't use
- Multiple FOV modes (3x3 (min), up to 11x11 (max)). 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 via Planmeca Romexis. That export path is what lets a scan leave the machine and become something a patient can actually look at.
Upgrade paths for the Planmeca Viso G1
- UpgradeSmallest-FOV G-series; endo mode with AI noise optimization. Entry to Viso platform
- 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 new ~$70k-95k. 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.
Planmeca Viso G1 — common questions
- Can Alvea use scans from the Planmeca Viso G1?
- Yes. The Planmeca Viso G1 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 Planmeca Viso G1 cost?
- A comparable Planmeca Viso G1 runs roughly new ~$70k-95k. 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 Planmeca Viso G1?
- 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 Planmeca Viso G1?
- The Planmeca Viso G1 reaches 11 cm, single-arch range suited to localized implant work.
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