When a local Canadian dental school reached out with questions about radiographic training equipment, their concerns matched what we hear from dental educators across the country. Existing DXTTR trainers are aging out, repairs are becoming difficult, and programs need reliable alternatives designed for digital workflows.

We would never suggest decommissioning older heads built with natural bone and natural teeth. But there comes a point when repair is no longer possible, and the result is more downtime and frustrated students.

Why programs are replacing DXTTR trainers

Dental education has shifted a great deal in recent years. Traditional radiographic trainers like the DXTTR series served programs well for decades, but as these units reach end of life, replacement parts are scarce and repairs are harder to arrange. At the same time, digital sensors have become the clinical standard, leaving a gap between older training equipment and the technology students will use in practice.

Built for digital sensors

The XR artificial radiographic training system was designed with digital sensors in mind. Its palate geometry accommodates modern sensor dimensions, avoiding the fit problems that often come with retrofitting older systems.

Flexible mounting for different training environments

Installation is one of the questions we are asked most. The XR system's modular design lets it work with almost any existing setup, which matters when you are working within established facilities and budgets.

• Chair mounted. The head attaches to the metal support that connects the headrest to the chair body. It uses equipment you already have and puts the trainer at a comfortable working height for students.
• Extended stand. For panoramic radiography training, the system can be set up on an extended stand, so one trainer covers multiple imaging techniques in the same curriculum.

Simple to operate and maintain

The mouth opens and closes with a single-spring mechanism that takes minimal effort, easily managed with one finger as the video below shows. That simplicity makes training sessions smoother and keeps long-term running costs down.

When the return spring needs replacing, the repair involves removing just two screws. Programs can do it in house without shipping the unit away or waiting for a technician.

Choosing radiographic training equipment

Selecting radiographic training equipment means balancing upfront budget against long-term reliability, compatibility with current technology and total cost of ownership. Easy maintenance and digital sensor compatibility, as found in the XR trainer, address the practical issues that affect a program day to day.

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