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Dental Imaging and Intraoral Scanner Financing

Digital dentistry has changed what a general practice can do in house. With a cone beam scanner, an intraoral scanner, and a milling unit, you can plan implants, take digital impressions, and deliver same day crowns without sending cases out. The catch is cost: a full digital workflow can run into six figures, and the software and hardware keep evolving.

Financing lets you add that capability now and pay for it as the new procedures come through your schedule. MissionFund checks your options with a soft credit pull and compares 60+ lending sources, including lenders that understand how quickly dental technology turns over.

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Programs that fitFMV LeaseEFA$101 Buyout Lease

Dental Imaging and Scanners We Help You Finance

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    3D Cone Beam CT

    Cone beam computed tomography, often called CBCT, creates a three dimensional view of the teeth, jaw, and airway. General dentists use it for implant planning, while endodontists, oral surgeons, and orthodontists rely on it for their specialty work. When comparing units, look at field of view sizes, whether the machine also takes panoramic and cephalometric images, and the planning software it ships with. Many units need a dedicated room or added shielding, so budget for site prep. Refurbished CBCT units can be a smart value when they come with current software and a service agreement.

  • 02

    Panoramic X Ray

    A panoramic unit captures the full arch in one image and is a workhorse for new patient exams, wisdom tooth evaluations, and orthodontic records. Most offices now choose digital sensors that send images straight to the imaging software. Compare image quality, patient positioning aids, and whether a cephalometric arm can be added later. If you think you'll want 3D down the road, a combination panoramic and CBCT unit may save you from buying twice. Used digital panoramic units are widely available and financeable.

  • 03

    Intraoral Scanners

    An intraoral scanner replaces trays and impression material with a wand that captures a digital model in minutes. Patients tend to prefer it, and cases go to the lab electronically. Key questions include scanning speed, wand size, open versus closed file formats, and whether the scanner connects to your preferred aligner and lab partners. Many scanners carry a subscription for software and support, and some lenders can wrap the first portion of that cost into your financing.

  • 04

    Milling Units

    A chairside milling unit turns a digital design into a crown, onlay, or veneer while the patient waits. Look at the materials it can cut, including zirconia, which may need a sintering furnace, plus milling time and tool costs. Some practices add a lab grade mill to handle bridges and implant restorations in house. Because a mill works as part of a system, it usually makes sense to finance the scanner, design software, mill, and furnace together on one agreement.

Why Finance Dental Imaging Instead of Paying Cash

Digital imaging and CAD/CAM systems bring new procedures into your office, and financing lets those procedures help cover the monthly cost. You keep your cash for staffing and marketing the new services, and your credit lines stay open for surprises.

Technology in this space moves quickly. Financing, especially with a lease, can make it easier to upgrade when a new generation arrives. Equipment purchases may also qualify for Section 179 deductions; check with your tax professional.

What Your Financing Can Include

Depending on the lender, your agreement can cover:

  • Imaging and design software licenses
  • Shielding, electrical upgrades, and room prep for CBCT
  • Installation and calibration
  • Chairside training for doctors and assistants
  • Sintering furnaces, milling tools, and starter material blocks
  • Workstations and monitors to review scans

Programs That Work Well for Dental Imaging

  • Program

    Fair Market Value (FMV) Lease

    Lower payments, then upgrade, keep leasing, buy at fair market value, or return it, a strong match for scanners that get replaced as technology improves.

  • Program

    $101 Buyout Lease

    Works like the $1 buyout with the final purchase price set at $101, giving you a predictable path to owning a full CAD/CAM system.

New Business or Established, We Can Help

Startups can finance imaging from day one, so a new office can open fully digital. Established practices can add 3D or chairside milling as they grow. Explore more healthcare and medical financing or see dental chair and operatory financing.

What You'll Need

Requests under $150K can often be approved on the application alone, which covers most scanners and panoramic units. For a full CBCT and milling package, financial statements can help. At funding, you'll often need only your driver's license and the equipment invoice.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Can I finance an intraoral scanner and milling unit together?

Yes. Lenders usually finance a complete digital workflow on one agreement when the scanner, software, mill, and furnace appear on the same quote. That gives you a single payment for the system.

Does financing cover the software subscription?

It depends on the lender. Some will include an initial software or support package with the hardware, while ongoing subscriptions are usually paid separately.

Can I finance a used cone beam CT?

Often, yes. Refurbished CBCT units from established resellers are commonly financed, especially when they run current software and include service coverage.

Should I lease or buy dental imaging equipment?

If you expect to upgrade as technology changes, an FMV lease can keep payments lower and give you flexibility at the end. If you plan to keep the unit for a long time, an EFA or buyout lease builds toward ownership.

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