Planmeca ProMax 3D Plus
CBCT capability & upgrade report
Specifications
| Sharpest resolution | 75 µm voxel |
|---|---|
| Field of view | 4–20 cm |
| Capture modes | 4x5, 4x8, 8x5, 8x8, 10x6, 10x10, 16x6, 16x10, 20x6, 20x10 |
| Detector | flat panel |
| Tube voltage | 60–120 kVp |
| Tube current | 1–14 mA |
| Scan time | 9-33 s |
| Pan / Ceph | Integrated 2D + 3D |
| Released | 2013 |
| In service | 13 years |
| Status | Current |
| Export path | DICOM export via Planmeca Romexis |
| Market position | Current single-/dual-arch dental CBCT; versatile all-in-one |
Where the Planmeca ProMax 3D Plus stands today
- Resolution holds up: at its sharpest (75µm voxel) it's still in the fine-detail tier the newest units sell on. You are not behind on image quality.
- Field of view reaches 20cm — enough for both arches in one capture. Most practices never switch out of the small default FOV and never know they have this.
- It's 13 years old (2013) — legacy hardware. The question isn't "is it old," it's "does a networking/software path get you current for a fraction of a new unit." Usually yes.
- Detector: flat panel.
What it already does that most practices don't use
- Multiple FOV modes (4x5, 4x8, 8x5, 8x8, 10x6, 10x10, 16x6, 16x10, 20x6, 20x10). Most operators leave it on one preset — the larger modes are already paid for.
- The same unit does panoramic/ceph as well as 3D — one capture surface you may be sending out for.
- Output/networking: DICOM export via Planmeca Romexis. That export path is what lets a scan leave the machine and become something a patient can actually look at.
Upgrade paths for the Planmeca ProMax 3D Plus
- UpgradeAll-in-one 2D pan+ceph+3D. SCARA field-upgradeable. Child-mode volumes. 200/360 deg
- NetworkThe fastest upgrade is almost never new hardware — it's getting the volume off the machine and into a workflow. That alone changes what the box is worth to you.
- ReconfigureSwitching your default to the right FOV/scan mode for implant cases is free, and most practices never do it.
Repair vs. replace: what it costs
Repair: the dominant wear item on any dental CBCT is the X-ray tube — a replacement runs roughly $15,000-$40,000, typically every 3–7 years depending on scan volume. A larger-FOV unit like this one sits toward the upper end of that range. Budget a service contract at about $5,000–$15,000/year and software licensing around $2,000/year. A flat-panel detector is the big unknown — it isn't publicly priced, so get a manufacturer quote before assuming the worst.
Replace: a comparable unit runs roughly new ~$75k-110k; used ~$40k-70k. The honest test before spending that is whether a networking or software path gets you most of the capability for a fraction of it — for an aging machine, it usually does.
Figures are 2025–26 industry ranges for dental CBCT, not a quote for your exact unit or contract. Sources: Medical Imaging Specialists, DentalTI buyer's guide, The Dental Signal.
Planmeca ProMax 3D Plus — common questions
- Can Alvea use scans from the Planmeca ProMax 3D Plus?
- Yes. The Planmeca ProMax 3D Plus exports a standard DICOM volume, and Alvea converts that volume into a chairside 3D model of the patient's jaw — no new hardware and no new scan. It runs off the cone-beam you already take.
- How much does a Planmeca ProMax 3D Plus cost?
- A comparable Planmeca ProMax 3D Plus runs roughly new ~$75k-110k; used ~$40k-70k. Before replacing, weigh whether a networking or software path gets you most of the capability for a fraction of that.
- How much does it cost to repair a Planmeca ProMax 3D Plus?
- The dominant repair on any dental CBCT is the X-ray tube, which runs roughly $15,000-$40,000 and is typically replaced every 3–7 years by scan volume. Annual service contracts run about $5,000–$15,000, and a flat-panel detector is quoted by the manufacturer rather than listed publicly. These are 2025–26 industry ranges, not a quote for a specific unit.
- What is the field of view on the Planmeca ProMax 3D Plus?
- The Planmeca ProMax 3D Plus reaches 20 cm, enough to capture both arches in one scan — a mode most practices never switch to.
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