CS OMS Imaging 11.9 and later versions of the software feature Metal Artifact Reduction (CS MAR), a high-end algorithm that improves image quality by significantly reducing the scatter artifacts caused by metal from objects such as prostheses, screws, or dental filings. When used with the CS 8100 3D Evo, the CS 8200 3D, or the CS 9600, CS MAR enables you to dynamically compare images with and without the metal artifact reduction filter applied for more confident diagnoses.
The CS MAR feature is only for 3D X-rays that are captured with devices that support it.
To use CS MAR with the CS 8100 3D Evo and the CS 8200 3D, you must update the firmware. After applying this update, you can perform manual reconstructions.
You must reconstruct the MAR within seven days of acquiring the volume.
To export FDK/MAR volumes, right-click the volume and select Export. To delete the FDK/MAR volume, right-click the folder containing the volume and select Delete Object.
This will delete all objects contained within the folder.
To apply the CS MAR filter to regular 3D volumes:
In the Table of Contents, right-click the volume and select Launch MAR Reconstruction.
If the CS 9600 is configured to always capture a MAR volume, the Launch MAR Reconstruction option is not displayed in the context menu. For more information, see the documentation included with your hardware.
When the reconstruction is complete,
the abbreviation MAR is added to the 3D volume. To view the volume,
right-click the volume and select Launch Object.
When the volume is displayed, use the CS MAR
button in the Adjustments pane to toggle between the filtered and
unfiltered views.
Exporting the x-ray type enables the software to transmit additional information, such as MAR reconstruction. This is useful when an image has been incorrectly assigned to a patient chart and needs to be transferred to the correct patient.
Alternatively, exporting from the FDK/MAR volume itself transmits only the raw volumes: no additional data is included. This is useful when volumes need to be sent to a referring doctor.
Using the CS 9600 Extraoral Imaging System
Acquiring a Panoramic Image with the CS 9600