9/25/2023 0 Comments Schick 33 sensor troubleshooting![]() USB connection is also quite fragile, we advise using a dongle or extender to reduce wear and tear.Intraoral sensor cables are fragile, keep them away from traffic (human or other equipment) and never rest anything on them.The good news is, by following some best practices you may be able to extend the life of this important component of your practice. ![]() Notoriously finicky, an intraoral sensor requires some careful handling to ensure it works properly and maintains some level of longevity. If you can find a quality warranty, that helps as well. As this is a vital tool for your practice, it makes sense to do it right the first time, and pick a sensor that has great reviews and is easy to service. There are plenty of places to save money in your practice but skimping on your intraoral sensor seems to always lead to trouble in our experience. Jazz – Device quality is not the problem, the software is not good Tuxedo – Bad driver support with modern Windows OSĬlio – Low quality “knockoff” of Kavo products, fails constantly XDR – Software is unreliable, support is pricy and slow Intraoral Sensors to Avoid Schick – Expensive with no real benefit over comparable optionsĬarestream RVG – Software is not recommended, would advise against Vatech – Quality product, EzDent software is very nice and simple to service Kavo – Quality Product, good driver support, widely compatible with other imaging software Most Common Intraoral Sensor Brands (In Order of Quality) Below we’ve provided two checklists for troubleshooting your intraoral sensor. Most issues practices face with intraoral cameras can be addressed by the office staff themselves but if the issues keep coming back, it may be time to consider investing in your diagnostic imaging. Something we realized early on is that the level of expertise it takes to troubleshoot an intraoral sensor is actually pretty minimal. With quality varying so widely between brands and products, it’s no wonder that we’ve built some pretty strong opinions based on our experiences, but we will get to that later. Some of the most common service requests we receive from dental practices are in regard to intraoral sensors. In this post, we will provide troubleshooting steps for most sensors, run through some sensor options (common and not recommended), best practices for maintaining sensors, and some do’s and don’ts for sourcing intraoral sensors. ![]() Working behind the scenes with dental practices for over a decade, we have dealt with almost every sensor and sensor issue. Making sure you are getting the most out of your intraoral sensors means knowing which products have the best track record and being able to troubleshoot as needed. High-quality diagnostic images are of the utmost importance in the dental field. One of the most widely used and vital pieces of dental technology is the Intraoral sensor. Originally Published on the Dark Horse Tech Blog ![]()
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