Buy Used CS 9300
Carestream · Dental Equipment · $30,000 – $62,000
Typical pricing - CS 9300
CS 9300 - Key specifications
- 17x13.5 cm FOV: Covers full maxilla or posterior mandible in one scan - size matters because smaller FOVs ($22k machines) force multiple scans and longer chair time
- Panoramic mode included: Eliminates need for separate pano unit; saves $8,000–$12,000 in capital and floor space in smaller practices
- Voxel resolution down to 75 micrometers: Exact number here - lower voxel = sharper implant planning images; anything above 125 micrometers shows artifacts on implant threads
- Typical sensor lifespan 5,000–7,000 billable scans before degradation: Track actual scan count from service logs; 6,500+ scans means tube is aging fast and replacement runs $18,000–$24,000
CS 9300 price overview
A unit with under 4,000 documented scans and service records from the last 18 months sits at $55k–$62k; one with a 2-year service gap or 6,000+ scans drops to $30k–$38k. Sensor replacement and annual calibration are the two line items that kill resale value, so always ask for proof of both.
Buyer's checklist for CS 9300
On-site: Power it up and run a test scan of a phantom head - watch for ghosting, noise in the reconstruction, or lag in the interface; those are early sensor death. Pull the service log from the tablet and verify the last calibration date is within 12 months; anything older and you're flying blind. Check the tube housing for visible dust or corrosion around the rotation seals - that's a $4,000–$6,000 repair if it's progressed.
US Market overview
California and Texas practices are aggressive buyers right now because they're upgrading from older Planmeca or Sirona units and want the 17cm FOV without dropping $95k on new. Heartland Dental is consolidating their regional markets and buying used CS 9300s at scale, which keeps used prices firm in the $45k–$55k band.
CS 9300 vs alternatives
| Model | Brand | Used Price | Key Spec | Value Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CS 9300 ✓ | Carestream | $30,000–$62,000 | CBCT, 17x13.5cm FOV, panoramic... | ●●●●● |
| ProMax 3D Plus | Planmeca | $40,000–$85,000 | CBCT 3D imaging, cephalometric, 23x26cm FOV... | ●●●●○ |
| OP 3D Pro | KaVo | $35,000–$70,000 | CBCT 3D, 16x13cm FOV, low dose... | ●●●●○ |
| Orthophos SL 3D | Dentsply Sirona | $38,000–$75,000 | CBCT panoramic ceph, 11x10cm FOV... | ●●●●○ |
CS 9300 - FAQ
Pull the maintenance logs and look at kVp stability over the last two years - if output drifted more than 2–3%, the tube is sagging. Also ask for the last calibration report (not just 'yes we did it'); a real report has actual mA readings. If they can't produce it, assume the tube has 2,000 hidden hours on it.
The 8600 is older tech - slower scan, more metal artifacts, and sensor replacement is harder to source now. Orthophos SG has a slightly smaller FOV (16x13) so you'll do more multi-scans for implant cases; the CS 9300's 17x13.5 catches full arch in one shot and resale value is stronger because used units move faster.
Walk. Sellers asking $55k know the market; if they're firm, the service record is pristine and the scan count is under 3,500. If they won't move at $55k and can't show me clean logs, I'd bid $48k–$50k and let them counter - most take it because they're sitting on dead capital anyway.
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Why buy through TechCosmetic broker?
I can source a unit with verified service history and run a remote sensor diagnostic before you commit - saves you 6–8 hours of due diligence and keeps you from buying a machine with hidden tube wear. Installation and staff training typically cost $3,500–$5,000 when handled separately; bundling through a broker cuts that to $2,200 and includes 90-day performance warranty.