OrthoRay Medical
Model: IS-70-DC
Equipment Review Score
Transparent multi-metric evaluation criteria
9.0/ 10
Sample Test Score
Build & Design
9.0
Portability & Footprint
9.7
Diagnostic Features
8.6
Connectivity & DICOM
8.4
Workflow & Usability
9.5
Documentation & Service
8.9
Capital Equipment Value
9.1
Methodology: Bench testing & public specification audits
Unbiased Review Metric
OrthoRay Medical·
Dental X-Ray·
Introduced 2024
IntraShot Handheld Dental DC
A cordless handheld intraoral dental X-ray generator with internal lead-acrylic scatter shield for operator radiation protection in multi-operatory dental practices.
Power Output
70 kVp / 2 mA High-Frequency DC (Sample Spec)
Detector Type
CMOS Sensor
Weight
2.1 kg (4.6 lbs)
Price Range
$4,200 – $6,500 (Sample Range)
Warranty
2-Year Replacement Warranty
Data Status
Sample/Demo Model
Full Technical Specifications
8 Parameters| Specification | Details & Rating | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Tube Voltage | 70 kVp constant potential DC | Verified |
| Tube Current | 2 mA fixed [Sample] | Sample / Unverified |
| Focal Spot Size | 0.4 mm small focal spot for micro-detail | Verified |
| Exposure Time Range | 0.01 – 1.65 seconds | Verified |
| Unit Weight | 2.1 kg (4.63 lbs) | Verified |
| Battery Capacity | Up to 350 exposures per full charge cycle | Verified |
| Backscatter Shield | 0.5 mm Pb equivalent lead-acrylic disk | Verified |
| Warranty | 24 Months warranty on tube and circuitry | Verified |
Specifications subject to manufacturer engineering revisions
ISO / IEC Conformity
Strengths and Limitations
✓
Advantages & Strengths
- •One handheld unit can service 4–6 dental operatories, eliminating wall-mounted scissor arms
- •Inverted backscatter shield creates a certified radiation safety zone for the seated operator
- •High-frequency constant DC generator delivers sharp radiographs with lower soft-tissue dose
- •Lightweight ergonomic grip reduces wrist torque during full-mouth series (FMX)
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Limitations & Trade-Offs
- •Operator must maintain exact perpendicular alignment with patient to stay within safety cone
- •Certain state and national jurisdictions require specific registration or ban handheld units
- •Needs regular recharging dock visits between clinic morning and afternoon blocks
Clinical Deployment Context
Suitable Environments
- •Multi-chair dental practices looking to reduce per-room equipment costs
- •Mobile dental outreach clinics visiting schools, elder care, and remote reservations
- •Pediatric dental operatories where quick positioning calms restless young patients
Detector Interoperability
Compatible with all digital intraoral sensors (Size 1, Size 2), phosphor plate systems (PSP), and traditional D/E/F dental film.