W&H Seethrough CBCT: a paradigm shift

W&H enters the arena of innovative digital solutions with the Seethrough CBCT range, developed using solid research from leading clinicians.

Adding to the existing portfolio of cutting-edge solutions, Seethrough brings to life the connectivity concept with two high-performance CBCT units that combine intuitive operation with high-quality 2D and 3D imaging producing an effective digital workflow and ecosystem.

A key factor contributing to the system’s performance is the digital ecosystem which combines with Seethrough Studio software, allowing it to connect seamlessly to ioDent, W&H’s cloud-based platform for secure image access, patient data management, and more. As a user of Seethrough Max, Dr Oliver A Centrella describes the device as ‘highest quality, user-friendly, and cost-effective’.

Design features

The outstanding design of the Seethrough Max and Flex offer generous dimensions to ensure maximum patient comfort and tolerance, while face-to-face positioning simplifies interaction between user and patient.

‘The positioning process is excellent. I appreciate being able to face the patient directly and maintain eye contact, which helps me guide them into the optimal position for a precise scan,’ says Dr Mauro Amato.

Complementing the hardware, Seethrough Studio ensures sharp, detailed, and undistorted images. Its advanced patient motion correction algorithm enhances image quality in both 3D and 2D imaging.

Offering a field of view of up to 17×17 cm, Seethrough Max covers a wide variety of applications, from endodontics and implant dentistry to oral surgery and ENT, while keeping radiation exposure low. Quality is not compromised with exceptionally sharp and detailed images enabling highly accurate diagnoses and precise treatment planning.

Also offering optimum image quality with minimal space requirements, the compact Seethrough Flex matches the performance of its larger counterpart. It offers the best field of view to device dimension ratio on the market, up to 14x10cm, benefiting from the powerful Seethrough Studio Software, enhancing image quality and digital workflows.

Intuitive and user-friendly

‘I find the software very intuitive. The interface is user-friendly, and I can quickly access the tools and views I need,’ explains Dr Mauro Amato. He adds: ‘The software allows me to examine the images from every angle and find the answers I need efficiently.’

Seethrough Studio connects with ioDent as standard. The advanced online platform from W&H which combines patient data with seamless communication to make everyday practice life more efficient.

We asked Dr Vivak Shah, principal dentist of Saving Smiles Weedon and the first UK adopter of the Seethrough Flex to explain why he chose Seethrough and how nine months on it has changed the way he works and the benefit to clinical information flow.

‘Dental imaging has long been central to diagnosis, yet in many practices it still sits slightly outside the consultation itself. Scans are taken elsewhere, reports return later, and treatment discussions often resume once momentum has faded. Over the past nine months, bringing imaging fully in-house has highlighted how much this separation influences not just workflow but also the quality of conversations our clinicians can have with patients.

‘Our decision to move imaging into the practice was driven by practicality rather than a desire to adopt new technology for its own sake. We were routinely referring patients externally for scans, which meant additional administration, delays and a fragmented patient journey. As our orthodontic and implant services expanded, that separation increasingly felt out of step with the experience we wanted to provide.’

Positive feedback

Dr Shah highlighted many of the Flex’s impressive features and how it has positively benefited his daily workflow, aiding him in further building his practice. They received positive feedback from patients with the improvement in experience, unit design and how clearly images are presented on screen enhancing the perception of high-quality care. The face-to-face positioning makes the Flex patient centric ensuring a positive experience for all concerned.

Seethrough offers clear visuals and intuitive layouts making it easier to guide patients through the diagnosis without overwhelming them, making patient communication around complex treatment options easy to understand and more focussed.

The seamless software integration with most patient management systems and cloud-based functionality are increasingly seen as essential and allow the practice to evolve their digital systems to suit everyday clinical needs.  With all this in mind and the improvements to profitability bringing CBCT imaging in house, it makes clear business sense, and encourages patient retention.

Integrated workflows

Taking a step into the future of dentistry, W&H has recognised that many implant dentists are looking for a CBCT that integrates seamlessly with their surgical motor and have come up with the Oral Surgery Compass which does just that. 

The new Implantmed Plus 2 integrates with the Seethrough CBCT creating a streamlined pathway from diagnosis through to treatment, resulting in reduced risk of error, enhanced precision and a genuinely synergistic clinical workflow. This enhanced offering delivers smarter, more intuitive integration, producing clarity, control and confidence within the clinical team.

W&H’s digital dentistry offering promises efficiency, precision and improved outcomes.  As practices adopt more digital tools, the challenge has shifted from selecting the right technology to ensuring that systems work together intuitively.

Seethrough has been designed to emphasise usability and clarity without complexity, offering:

• Intuitive workflows aligned to real clinical practice
• Reduced training time and faster team adoption
• Lower risk of error
• Improved delegation across teams
• Immediate access to scans and planning tools where and when needed.

A paradigm shift

W&H’s Seethrough solutions reflect the obvious shift of modern imaging platforms, which are no longer designed to operate in isolation, but to sit within broader, connected ecosystems. Technological advancements are judged on how effectively they support clinicians in doing their jobs better.

Seethrough integrates seamlessly, reducing friction and supporting clear clinical pathways, defining the next phase of professional evolution. For clinicians, that means fewer workarounds, clearer workflows, and more time to focus on patient care, not managing technology.

For those ready to take a clearer view of the future of dentistry, Seethrough is not just a product; it is a paradigm shift.

To explore how integrated imaging and connected digital workflows can transform your practice, visit www.wh.com.

This article is sponsored by W&H.