Alternative · Carestream CS 3D Imaging
A scanner-agnostic alternative to Carestream CS 3D
Carestream CS 3D Imaging ships with CS 8100 3D and CS 9600 scanners. CBCTHub opens those same DICOM files in the browser and adds patient sharing, live streaming and collaboration.
What is Carestream CS 3D Imaging?
CS 3D Imaging is the viewing software that ships with Carestream Dental CBCT scanners such as the CS 8100 3D and CS 9600. It offers MPR, panoramic reconstruction, implant planning tools and is optimized for the Carestream workflow.
What Carestream CS 3D does well
- ✓Deep integration with CS 8100 3D and CS 9600 hardware
- ✓Solid implant module with CS MAR (metal artifact reduction)
- ✓Mature Windows workflow for Carestream users
- ✓Integrated with the wider Carestream dental imaging ecosystem
Things to weigh before picking CS 3D
- •Windows desktop install, per-workstation
- •Works best inside Carestream's ecosystem
- •Sharing with patients or referring dentists is not browser-first
- •Licensing and support tied to hardware purchase
Why choose CBCTHub instead
- →Opens Carestream DICOM in any browser — Mac, iPad, phone
- →Shares CBCT scans via link to patients and referring dentists
- →Live streaming for teleradiology and second opinions
- →Free plan, no Carestream hardware required
- →Brand-agnostic: same app for Carestream, Planmeca, Vatech, Sirona and more
CBCTHub vs Carestream CS 3D at a glance
| Feature | CBCTHub | Carestream CS 3D |
|---|---|---|
| Install required | No — browser | Yes — Windows |
| Scanner brand support | Any DICOM CBCT | Best with Carestream |
| Patient sharing via link | Built-in | Not native |
| Metal artifact reduction | No (diagnostic viewing) | Yes (CS MAR) |
| Mac / iPad support | Yes | No |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
Using CBCTHub alongside Carestream
Carestream CS 3D stays on the workstation for acquisition and advanced artifact correction. CBCTHub takes over for online delivery, mobile viewing and collaboration. Export the DICOM from CS 3D and upload to CBCTHub.
FAQ
Does CBCTHub open CS 8100 3D DICOM?
Yes. CS 8100 3D and CS 9600 export standard DICOM, which CBCTHub reads natively.
Do I lose metal artifact reduction (CS MAR) in CBCTHub?
Yes — CS MAR is proprietary to Carestream. If you rely on it, keep CS 3D for initial processing, then upload to CBCTHub for sharing.
Can I use CBCTHub without owning a Carestream scanner?
Absolutely. CBCTHub is scanner-agnostic.
Is there a free plan?
Yes — the free plan includes 1 GB of storage and access to every viewing tool.
See CBCTHub in action
Upload a CBCT, share with a patient, and explore every tool in the free plan.
Try CBCTHub free →