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by Dr Leah Puk, Paddington Cat Hospital, NSW
This X-ray unit is my favourite piece of equipment in our practice. At this point in my career, I don’t believe I could do dentals of the same calibre if I didn’t have a radiograph to point me in the right direction.
What’s good about it
Being a dedicated cat clinic, one plate and one size is all we require. X-Mind is a digital system that produces fast results, allowing you to review the images as you go along. If the angle is wrong or the image is unclear, it’s easy to go back and take another X-ray immediately. If there are any fleshy lesions in the mouth, the radiographs help us diagnose whether it’s related to a tooth or if it’s a neoplasia. We use it multiple times each day with every dental.
We have SOPRO imaging software to interpret the results of the X-rays and the image quality is very high. The images are fully manipulatable so anything that looks suspicious can be fully investigated.
We’ve had this unit for eight years, which replaced a previous unit that we had for nine years, and it has been a reliable workhorse during that time. I would struggle to complete a dental properly without the X-Mind. If any vet is considering purchasing this unit, I would advise them to go ahead. It will quickly pay for itself.
What’s not so good
The only issue is that sometimes it can be difficult to use due to the shape of the cat. When dealing with a brachycephalic, like a Persian, it can be quite a job fitting the plate in the cat’s mouth and ensuring the angles are correct. There’s not a lot of wriggle room.
