Japans Asahi Roentgen Upgrades Dental Imaging with Tomosynthesis

When patients present with severe gag reflexes that prevent conventional dental imaging, clinicians face the dual challenge of maintaining diagnostic quality while ensuring patient comfort. This clinical dilemma has become a driving force behind technological advancements in radiographic equipment.

The SOLIO XD digital panoramic tomography system , developed by Asahi Roentgen, addresses these challenges through cutting-edge imaging technology, offering dental professionals an efficient and precise diagnostic solution.

Core Technology: Revolutionizing Panoramic Imaging

At the heart of the SOLIO XD system lies advanced sensor technology inherited from Asahi's digital series. The newly developed AF (Asahi Fine) Panorama technology employs a triple-processing mechanism of noise reduction, sharpening, and focus synthesis to achieve unprecedented image clarity. The focus synthesis capability reconstructs images by pixel-level extraction of the sharpest data points.

The system's tomosynthesis function automatically selects optimal slice positions from 30mm-wide tomographic data and dynamically adjusts panoramic imaging trajectories based on individual dental arch morphology, ensuring accurate representation of oral anatomy.

Clinical Applications: Precision Meets Patient-Centered Care

For patients with hypersensitive gag reflexes who cannot tolerate conventional intraoral imaging, the SOLIO XD offers a region-of-interest (ROI) panoramic mode . This targeted approach minimizes unnecessary radiation exposure while maintaining diagnostic efficacy. Current healthcare policies in several jurisdictions recognize such specialized imaging protocols as eligible for insurance reimbursement, reducing both financial and psychological burdens for patients.

Advanced Imaging: One-Shot Lateral Cephalometry

The SOLIO XD maxim version features a 76μm pixel-size flat panel detector (FPD) with One-Shot technology that captures lateral cephalometric images in under one second. This innovation eliminates motion artifacts and shoulder interference common in traditional linear scanning methods, particularly improving imaging success rates for pediatric patients who struggle to remain still during conventional procedures.

Integrated Workflow: Seamless Digital Management

The system integrates with NEOPREMIUM2 digital imaging software, creating a comprehensive workflow from image capture to clinical decision-making and patient communication. Hardware configurations include both standard flange base and optional flat base models, accommodating diverse clinical space requirements.

By combining advanced imaging technology with patient-centered design, the SOLIO XD system represents a significant advancement in oral radiology, establishing new standards for precision, efficiency, and comfort in dental diagnostics.