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Dental X-Ray Sensor Comparison
Choose a sensor by what it costs, whether it works with your software, and what happens when you need help or a replacement.
Apex purchase: $3,995 size 1 / $4,495 size 2.
Or rent for $99/month per sensor + $495 setup, with a one-year minimum.
Dental sensor prices, warranty and protection
Choosing a sensor affects more than the equipment budget. It also affects the software your team uses, the help available after installation and the cost of recovering from damage. Comparing those details now gives you a clearer plan for everyday imaging.
Apex lets you choose between owning the sensor and a rental option with support included. Review the sample X-rays, confirm your software version and compare the full costs below. Choose the sensor and support option that fit how your practice works.
Compare the whole bill: sensor, interface, software, support, protection plan and replacement charge. A longer warranty can still have a replacement fee. Here is what suppliers publish.
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| Sensor & photo | Published purchase / rental price | Included warranty | Protection & replacement cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apex Dental Sensor[1] | $3,995 size 1 $4,495 size 2 Sensor-only regular sale Rent: $99/mo + $495 setup; 1-year minimum | Purchase: 2 years, defects. Rental: defects while enrolled. | Purchase: optional SensorCare plans below. Rental: one eligible physical-damage replacement per sensor; later replacements $1,495. |
 DEXIS Ti2[2] | Supplier quote | 1 year; first-year Complete Premier advertised. | Ongoing Complete plan price: quote. Core has a deductible; Essential/Premier include eligible replacements. Confirm damage exclusions. |
 DEXIS IXS[2] | Supplier quote | 1 year; first-year Complete Premier advertised. | Ongoing Complete plan price: quote. Core deductible amount requires quote; coverage depends on plan and cause of damage. |
 Schick 33[3] | $8,395 size 2 sensor MSRP USB 3 module: +$1,055 Patterson published schedule | 3 years under Patterson terms, including qualifying accidental damage and reasonable wear. | Optional Service Club: $153/mo, initial 12 months. Eligible size 2 out-of-warranty RMA replacement: $3,649. |
 KaVo ProXam iS[4] | Regional supplier quote Confirm US availability. | 36 months from dispatch for sensor in manufacturer IFU; confirm local contract. | Dropping/negligence excluded by IFU. Local protection and replacement fees: quote. |
 Carestream RVG 6200[5] | $6,250 complete kit Size 1 or 2; manufacturer shop | 3 years, defects. Replacement: $0 in year 1; $2,995 + shipping/handling in years 2–3. | Dropping excluded. Optional maintenance/Life Time plan prices: quote; these change covered-defect replacement costs. |
 Vatech HD Sensor[6] | US dealer quote | 5-year parts warranty advertised by Vatech America. | Improper-tool damage excluded. Obtain written accidental-damage coverage and replacement fees. |
 DentiMax Pro[7] | $4,999 advertised sale Confirm selected size/package. | 3 years, defects. | Protection enrollment/fee: confirm. Published replacement: $2,325 years 1–3; $3,325 years 4–5. |
 DentiMax Dream[8] | $2,999 size 1 $3,999 size 2 Advertised sale | 3 years, defects. | Protection enrollment/fee: confirm. Published replacement: $1,999 years 1–3; $2,999 years 4–5. |
 DentiMax Open[9] | $2,499 sizes 0/1 $2,999 sizes 1.5/2 Club: $99/mo + $499 activation; confirm term. | Purchase: 3 years, defects. Club: while enrolled. | Purchase protection listed; replacements $1,499 years 1–3, $1,999 years 4–5. Club: one-time accident forgiveness advertised. |
 Planmeca ProSensor HD[10] | $6,216 new Size 1 USB listing Patterson Overstock; limited stock | 3 years, current US brochure. | Optional Sensor Care: $499/year/location; accidental damage advertised. Confirm eligibility and replacement charges. |
 Imagen[11] | Dental TI quote | Get written term; not published on seller page. | Model-specific protection price and replacement charge not published. Request them in the quote. |
Keep your workflow. Know your costs.
Send us your imaging software and version. We will help confirm the Apex setup, then quote purchase and rental options with support and protection clearly itemized.
Check My Software & Get PricingWill it work with your software—and who helps?
Support matters after the box arrives. Clear setup instructions, team training and a defined troubleshooting contact give the office a practical next step when something needs attention.
Check the imaging software and version, driver, direct capture versus import, and who handles troubleshooting. A bridge from practice-management software alone does not establish sensor compatibility.
| Sensor | Published software fit | Support & installation |
|---|---|---|
| Apex[1] | Compatible TWAIN and listed integrations, including DEXIS, Eaglesoft, Open Dental and Apteryx. Check exact version; call first for Carestream/Kodak, CDR DICOM or Visix. | Remote installation; 30 days support with purchase. Optional ongoing support $29.95/mo. Rental includes unlimited support/training; human support during business hours. |
| DEXIS Ti2 / IXS[2] | DEXIS IO Sensor Driver; DEXIS / DTX Studio and supported third-party acquisition. Ti2 and IXS requirements differ: verify your version. | Telephone/remote support and updates during warranty or active Complete plan; later coverage priced by quote. |
| Schick 33[3] | Sidexis 4.4 / supported IOSS partners, including Eaglesoft and Dentrix Imaging Center. Verify current driver/version. | Optional Patterson Service Club includes remote diagnosis, phone/chat support and applicable updates. Eligible Eaglesoft/Patterson Imaging Club members may already qualify. |
| KaVo ProXam iS[4] | Romexis or compatible third-party/TWAIN imaging. Confirm local integration and license. | Dealer handles installation/service; obtain included support period and charges in the regional quote. |
| Carestream RVG 6200[5] | CS Imaging 8 / compatible TWAIN acquisition. | Manufacturer remote support during applicable coverage; confirm later fees and third-party software scope. |
| Vatech HD[6] | EzDent-i / supported TWAIN or SDK integrations. | US phone/email: Mon–Fri, 8 a.m.–8 p.m. ET. Third-party integration installation/troubleshooting goes through the software vendor. |
| DentiMax Pro / Dream / Open[7] | Published integrations include DEXIS, Eaglesoft and Carestream; check exact version and any driver fees. | Installation/integration advertised; 1 year support included. Pro/Dream optional later support listed at $99/mo. Open Club includes support/training while enrolled. |
| Planmeca ProSensor HD[10] | Romexis / compatible third-party imaging; verify acquisition workflow. | Confirm purchase support entitlement. Paid Sensor Care lists live-agent support and a 24/7 account portal. |
| Imagen[11] | Seller includes imaging-software integration; exact compatibility matrix is not published. | Dental TI includes installation/configuration, integration, remote training and phone/remote support. |
Apex: purchase ownership or protect cash flow
Buy Apex when you want to own the sensor. Rent Apex when you prefer a monthly cost that includes support and an eligible accident replacement. Both offer sizes 1 and 2, a 5.3 mm profile and compatible TWAIN workflows.
| Compare | Buy Apex | Apex Sensor Rental |
|---|---|---|
| Price / commitment | $3,995 size 1 / $4,495 size 2, sensor-only regular sale pricing. | $99/month per sensor + $495 setup. One-year minimum, then month-to-month. First-year base fees: $1,683. |
| What is included? | Sensor, positioners/covers, two-year defect warranty, remote installation and 30 days support. | Sensor use, TWAIN driver, unlimited support/training, defect coverage while enrolled and one eligible physical-damage event per sensor. |
| Ownership | You own the purchased sensor. | Masterlink retains ownership; equipment return/buyout terms apply. |
| After an accident | Optional SensorCare plans below. | First eligible physical-damage event covered; later damage replacements $1,495. |
Apex purchase: choose your support and protection
Ask what happens when a sensor is dropped or its cable is damaged. Knowing who to call, which events qualify and what a later replacement costs turns an uncertain expense into a plan your team can understand.
| Optional plan | Published fee / term | What you receive |
|---|---|---|
| SensorCare Support | $29.95/month 12-month commitment | Unlimited technical support and driver updates. After the included 30 days, non-enrolled diagnostic support is $150/incident. |
| SensorCare Protection | $64.95/month 12-month commitment; up to 5 sensors/office | Support plus eligible protection/loaner service. $2,500 replacement deductible; eligible cable/housing repair $500. |
| SensorCare Protection Plus | $79.95/month per sensor 12-month commitment | Support plus one no-cost qualifying accidental-damage replacement from day one. Eligibility resets 24 months after the last no-cost replacement with continuous coverage; interim replacements $2,000. |
See real Apex sample X-rays and the software compatibility guide. Our team can help confirm your capture workflow and the right support/protection option.
Compare sizes, thickness, resolution and connections
Use specs to shortlist sensors, then review X-rays and patient fit. Ask for housing dimensions, active imaging area and compatible holders for the size you need.
| Sensor | Sizes | Thickness | Published resolution | Connection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apex Dental Sensor[1] | 1, 2 | 5.3 mm | 25 lp/mm theoretical >20 lp/mm measured | USB 2.0 TWAIN driver included |
| DEXIS Ti2[2] | One PerfectSize design | Not listed | 25.6 lp/mm theoretical 20+ lp/mm visible | USB 2.0 / 3.0 DEXIS IO Sensor Driver |
| DEXIS IXS[2] | 1, 2 | Not listed | 25.6 lp/mm theoretical 20+ lp/mm visible | USB 2.0 / 3.x DEXIS IO Sensor Driver |
| Schick 33[3] | 0, 1, 2 | 7.5 mm | 33 lp/mm theoretical | USB 3 interface; replaceable cable |
| KaVo ProXam iS[4] | 0, 1, 2 | 7.1 mm | 33 lp/mm theoretical >20 lp/mm true/high mode | USB or Ethernet interface box Magnetic sensor connector |
| Carestream RVG 6200[5] | 1, 2 | 7.3 mm | 24 lp/mm measured | USB 2.0 CS Imaging / TWAIN |
| Vatech HD Sensor[6] | 1, 1.5, 2 | 4.8 mm | 33.78 lp/mm theoretical | Direct USB 3.0 |
| DentiMax Pro[7] | 1, 1.5, 2 | Approx. 8.3 mm (size 2) | 1850 × 1346 pixels (size 2) lp/mm not listed | Direct USB; confirm driver |
| DentiMax Dream[8] | 1, 2 | 5.3 mm | 26.3 lp/mm theoretical; >20 actual | USB 2.0 |
| DentiMax Open[9] | 0, 1, 1.5, 2 | 4.5 mm | 25 lp/mm theoretical; actual 14–16 size 0, >20 other sizes | USB interface |
| Planmeca ProSensor HD[10] | 0, 1, 2 | Not listed | 33 lp/mm theoretical >20 lp/mm high mode (sizes 1/2) | USB / Ethernet interface; Romexis or compatible third-party imaging |
| Imagen[11] | 1, 2 | 4.8 mm | 27 lp/mm visible | USB 2.0; 2.7 m cable |
Dental sensor buying questions, answered
Select a question for a short answer.
How much should I budget for a dental X-ray sensor?
Apex regular sale pricing is $3,995 for size #1 and $4,495 for size #2. Rental is $99/month per sensor + $495 setup, with a one-year minimum. Include software, support, protection and replacement charges when comparing the complete cost.
Which dental sensor offers the best value?
Compare the package and likely support/replacement costs for your workflow. Apex offers an upfront purchase option or rental with support included; the chart shows where other suppliers offer different prices and coverage.
How should I choose between sensor sizes?
Apex is available in sizes 1 and 2. Compare housing dimensions, active imaging area and holder options as well as the size label. The clinician should select the fit for the patient and intended view.
Does a higher resolution number mean better images?
Compare like-for-like measurements. Theoretical, measured and visible resolution figures use different labels, so a larger number alone does not establish better clinical images. Review representative radiographs, processing settings and the capture workflow. View Apex sample X-rays.
Will Apex work with Carestream or DEXIS?
Compatibility depends on version and workflow. Confirm with us before ordering. Apex’s Carestream/Kodak integration does not capture into templates or mounts; some DEXIS versions require additional components.
What affects a dental sensor's service life?
Usage, handling, cable stress, accidents and the sensor’s condition affect service life. Use your office’s repair history and written service terms to budget for replacement. A warranty states the coverage period; it does not guarantee how long every sensor will last.
How should my team protect and disinfect sensors?
Follow the manufacturer’s handling and between-patient reprocessing instructions, including approved products and contact times. Use FDA-cleared barriers; barriers do not replace reprocessing. Protect cables from pulling and tight bends. Cleaning and immersion permissions are model-specific.[12]
Does a warranty cover a dropped sensor?
Coverage varies. Ask specifically about drops, bitten cables, repair charges, first and later replacements, loaners and shipping. The comparison separates defect warranty from damage protection.
Should I share sensors or equip each operatory?
Compare peak imaging demand, time spent moving sensors and the need for a backup. Confirm drivers and software licenses for each workstation. Ask for both shared and dedicated-room configurations so you can compare the full purchase or rental cost.
What setup and support come with buying or renting Apex?
Purchase includes remote installation and 30 days of support. Optional SensorCare Support is $29.95/month with a 12-month commitment. Rental includes unlimited support and training while enrolled. Human support is available during business hours.
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