Can Alvea use scans from the Planmeca Viso G3?

Yes. The Planmeca Viso G3 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 G3 cost?

A comparable Planmeca Viso G3 runs roughly new ~$90k-120k. 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 G3?

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 G3?

The Planmeca Viso G3 reaches 20 cm, enough to capture both arches in one scan — a mode most practices never switch to.

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Planmeca Viso G3
CBCT capability & upgrade report

Name: Planmeca Viso G3
Brand: Planmeca

Viso · released 2023 · 3 yrs in service · current

✓ Works with Alvea. Your Planmeca Viso G3 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	75 µm voxel
Field of view	3–20 cm
Capture modes	3x3 (tooth min), 20x10 (max single)
Detector	flat panel
Tube voltage	60–120 kVp
Tube current	1–16 mA
Scan time	1-36 s
Pan / Ceph	Integrated 2D + 3D
Released	2023
In service	3 years
Status	Current
Export path	DICOM export via Planmeca Romexis
Market position	Entry into premium Viso G-series; implant/endo

Where the Planmeca Viso G3 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 reaches 20cm — enough for both arches in one capture. Most practices never switch out of the small default FOV and never know they have this.
At 3 years (2023) 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 (tooth min), 20x10 (max single)). 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 G3

UpgradeFIELD-UPGRADEABLE to Viso G5 for larger max volume (advertised). Ultra Low Dose; CALM pre/post
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.

Replace: a comparable unit runs roughly new ~$90k-120k. 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 G3 — common questions

Can Alvea use scans from the Planmeca Viso G3?: Yes. The Planmeca Viso G3 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 G3 cost?: A comparable Planmeca Viso G3 runs roughly new ~$90k-120k. 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 G3?: 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 G3?: The Planmeca Viso G3 reaches 20 cm, enough to capture both arches in one scan — a mode most practices never switch to.

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