All our CBCT units include Planmeca Ultra Low Dose™ – a proprietary low dose 3D imaging protocol that enables CBCT imaging with an even lower patient radiation dose than standard panoramic imaging.
The pioneering and scientifically proven protocol is based on intelligent low dose 3D imaging algorithms that decrease effective patient doses significantly without a statistical reduction in image quality – helping clinicians everywhere adhere to the ALADA principle (As Low As Diagnostically Acceptable). The use of the protocol and its benefits have been examined and scientifically proven in various studies.
Using the Planmeca Ultra Low Dose 3D imaging protocol is as simple as pressing a button. You can easily select it from the control panel of the X-ray unit – with the patient dose for the image immediately visible for full transparency.
The Planmeca Ultra Low Dose 3D imaging protocol can be used with all voxel sizes and imaging modes – from the smallest to largest FOVs. It is ideal for obtaining detailed anatomical information at a very low patient dose.
The Planmeca Ultra Low Dose 3D imaging protocol has proven to be ideal for a wide range of clinical cases: from orthodontics, implant planning and maxillofacial surgery to airway and sinus studies.
Ultra Low dose image - Full skull
Planmeca ProMax 3D Mid - FOV Ø 200 x 170 mm. - Voxel size 300 µm / 600 µm - Effective patient dose 14.7 µSv
Ultra low dose image - Full skull
Planmeca ProMax 3D Mid - FOV Ø 200 x 170 mm. - Voxel size 300 µm / 600 µm - Effective patient dose 14.7 µSv
Ultra low dose image - Orthodontic case
Planmeca ProMax 3D Classic - FOV Ø 40 x 50 mm. - Voxel size 150 µm - Effective patient dose 14.4 µSv
Ultra low dose image - Orthodontic case
Planmeca ProMax 3D - FOV Ø 85 x 50 mm. - Voxel size 400 µm - Effective patient dose 7.9 µSv
Ultra low dose image - Orthodontic case
Planmeca ProMax 3D - FOV Ø 85 x 50 mm. - Voxel size 400 µm - Effective patient dose 4.0 µSv
Ultra low dose image - Airways
Planmeca ProMax 3D - FOV Ø 230 x 160 mm. - Voxel size 600 µm - Effective patient dose 21 µSV
Ultra low dose image - Airways
Planmeca ProMax 3D - FOV Ø 230 x 160 mm. - Voxel size 600 µm - Effective patient dose 21 µSV
Ultra low dose image - Postoperative case
Planmeca ProMax 3D - FOV Ø 230 x 160 - Voxel size 600 µm - Effective patient dose 42 µSv
High resolutions and standard doses are not always necessary – often less is sufficient. Planmeca Ultra Low Dose 3D imaging is enough to see the mandibular nerve channel for implant planning and wisdom tooth extractions, for example. This can all be done at an incredibly low dose.
voxel size 150 μm, patient dose ~134 μSv
Very much detail, high dose
voxel size 150 μm, patient dose ~32 μSv
Much detail, low dose
voxel size 200 μm, patient dose ~86 μSv
Much detail, moderate dose
voxel size 200 μm, patient dose ~20 μSv
Much detail, low dose
voxel size 400 μm, patient dose ~30 μSv
Less detail, low dose
voxel size 400 μm, patient dose ~6 μSv
Little detail, very low dose