Planmeca ProMax 2D Pan + Ceph, upgradable to 3D

SCARA3Patented 3-axis articulated robot arm — no fixed-track mechanics AutofocusAuto-positioning via low-dose scout — no retakes for positioning errors DECDynamic Exposure Control — adapts kV/mA per patient anatomy in real time RomexisIndustry-standard imaging software · Windows + Mac · DICOM 3.0

Warehouse Video

59-second operation walkthrough filmed in our Shanghai warehouse. Shows power-up, touchscreen response, gantry movement, and cephalometric arm positioning — all on this unit.

Sample pan + ceph DICOM from the same unit available on request — verify image quality yourself before payment.

VIDEO · 0:59 Full Operation Walkthrough

The Engineering

Conventional panoramic X-rays use mechanically fixed imaging tracks. Every patient is forced through the same rotation path — regardless of jaw shape or size. The result: focal-layer blur on patients whose anatomy doesn't match the factory arc.

Planmeca's SCARA3 (Selectively Compliant Articulated Robot Arm — three-joint) is a proper three-axis robotic arm. The imaging trajectory is computed in software per exposure, adapted to each patient's actual jaw anatomy. Same platform, same arm, runs the ProMax 3D CBCT imaging when you upgrade — no hardware replacement.

• →Real-time trajectory computation per exposure
• →Eliminates cervical-vertebra shadow in anterior region
• →Focal layer shape matches patient's actual arch geometry
• →Same robot arm is used by the ProMax 3D CBCT models — future-proof

SCARA3 3-JOINT ARM · ACTUAL UNIT Blue column · Planmeca signature

Three Planmeca Exclusives

Three Planmeca-exclusive features that directly translate into fewer retakes, more consistent images, and more patients you can successfully image.

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Autofocus

A sub-second, low-dose scout scan of the patient's central incisor region auto-identifies anatomical landmarks and positions the focal layer exactly where it needs to be. The most common reason for pan retakes — incorrect focal layer position — disappears. Sharp diagnostic image, first try.

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Dynamic Exposure Control

Traditional AEC sets kV and mA once before the scan. Planmeca's DEC continuously measures patient radiation transparency during rotation and adapts exposure values on the fly — producing images of remarkably consistent brightness and contrast across the entire arch, regardless of the patient's bone density variation.

EXCLUSIVE 03

Extraoral Bitewing

Patients with strong gag reflexes, limited mouth opening, pediatric, elderly — all patients who can't tolerate an intraoral bitewing sensor. Planmeca's extraoral bitewing captures diagnostic BW image pairs from outside the mouth, with very low dose and zero patient discomfort. A workflow advantage no Asian pan-ceph has.

Imaging Programs

Not just standard pan. Specialized programs for caries, perio, implant planning, TMJ, sinus, and ortho — each optimized for the clinical workflow it targets.

PANORAMIC · 5+ PROGRAMS

Panoramic (OPG)

Standard

Full-arch panoramic with SCARA3 dynamic trajectory — the daily workhorse.

Interproximal

Opens interproximal contacts — optimized for caries detection.

Orthogonal

Clearly visible alveolar crest — ideal for perio imaging and implant planning.

Bitewing Pan

Extraoral bitewing pair — very low dose, no intraoral sensor needed.

Segmented H/V

Horizontal + vertical segmenting — up to 93% dose reduction vs full pan.

Child Mode

Available for every program — 35% dose reduction for pediatric patients.

TMJ · SINUS · CEPH

TMJ, Sinus & Cephalometric

Double TMJ

Open + closed mouth on one radiograph (lateral or PA view).

Lateral-PA TMJ

Lateral + PA views combined on the same image.

Multi-angle TMJ

Three angles from lateral or PA view in a single exposure.

Sinus (PA + Lat)

Clear maxillary sinus view — routine or non-rotational geometry.

Ceph Lateral + PA

Full cephalometric suite — field up to 30×27 cm for whole-skull lateral.

Tomography (opt)

2D linear tomography + Transtomography — for implant planning without CBCT.

3D Upgrade Path

The ProMax 2D shares its robotic arm, column, generator, and cephalostat with the ProMax 3D flagships. Upgrading to CBCT does not mean replacing the machine — it means swapping the imaging sensor and loading a 3D software license. Your 2D investment is protected.

TODAY

ProMax 2D

Pan + Ceph + 2D tomography with the full SCARA3 platform. This unit.

• ✓ Pan programs (5)
• ✓ Ceph projections
• ✓ TMJ + Sinus programs
• ✓ Extraoral bitewing
• ✓ Romexis software

UPGRADE OPTION A

ProMax 3D s

Entry-level CBCT — same chassis + 3D sensor. Ø5×5 to Ø5×8 cm FOV.

• + CBCT small FOV
• + Endo-focused 3D imaging
• + Single-tooth implant planning
• + Retains all 2D features

UPGRADE OPTION B

ProMax 3D

Full CBCT — Ø8×8 single scan, stitchable up to 15×10×8 cm.

• + Full-arch CBCT
• + Bilateral TMJ in one volume
• + Ultra Low Dose™ protocol
• + CALM™ motion correction

Upgrade mechanics — in simple terms

The ProMax 2D's CCD imaging sensor is replaced with a flat-panel 3D detector. The 3D reconstruction module is loaded into Romexis. The robotic arm's firmware is updated to run the CBCT rotation program. The patient-positioning yoke may need a swap depending on target FOV. That's the upgrade — no chassis, no column, no tube replacement. Quoted per-unit at request.

Unit Gallery

The first photo shows the visible PLANMECA ProMax label on the tube head and the live touchscreen at 66 kV / 9 mA / 16° — confirming the unit is powered, responsive, and authentic.

01 / PROOF SHOT · KEY PLANMECA label visible · touchscreen live at 66 kV / 9 mA / 16° 02 / GANTRY DETAIL C-arm with chin rest, bite stick, signature Planmeca blue column 03 / INSTALLED Reference clinic installation — full unit + ceph arm 04 / PRODUCT RENDER Clean factory render — both arms visible 05 / IN USE Planmeca reference — clinician at touchscreen 06 / CEPH ARM Overhead view of the cephalostat unit

Technical Specifications

As published by Planmeca Oy for the ProMax 2D platform. Per-unit firmware and software version confirmed at quote stage.

Generator & Tube

Generator

Constant potential, HF 80–150 kHz

X-ray tube

D-054SB-P

Anode voltage

50 – 84 kV

Anode current

0.5 – 16 mA DC

Focal spot

0.5 × 0.5 mm (IEC 336)

Total filtration

min. 2.5 mm Al equivalent

Exposure control

Dynamic Exposure Control (DEC)

Imaging

Pan exposure time

2.7 – 16 s

Ceph exposure time

0.2 – 19 s

Pan SID

500 mm

Ceph SID

163 – 170 cm

Pan magnification

Constant 1.2

Ceph magnification

1.08 – 1.13

CCD pixel size

48 µm

Image pixel size

48 / 96 / 144 µm

Pan resolution

Up to 9 lp/mm

Ceph resolution

Up to 5.7 lp/mm

Pan image field

14 × 30 cm

Ceph image field

24/27 × 18/30 cm

Robotic Arm & Features

Architecture

SCARA3 (3-joint articulated robot)

Autofocus

Yes — scout-based focal positioning

Exposure control

DEC — dynamic per-rotation

Pan programs

Standard · Interprox · Ortho · BW · TMJ · Sinus

Segmenting

Horizontal + vertical (−93% dose)

Child mode

All programs (−35% dose)

Tomography (opt.)

2D linear + Transtomography

Upgrade path

ProMax 3D s · ProMax 3D

Software & Output

Imaging software

Planmeca Romexis®

OS support

Windows · Mac OS

DICOM

DICOM 3.0 full

Formats

JPEG · TIFF · BMP · PNG

File size (uncompressed)

Pan 4–33 MB · Ceph 7–16 MB

Implant library

30+ manufacturers

Physical & Power

Dimensions with ceph (W×D×H)

194 × 125 × 153–243 cm

Pan-only dimensions

96 × 125 × 153–243 cm

Min room with ceph

215 × 163 × 243 cm

Weight with ceph

128 kg

Power

100 – 240 V, 50/60 Hz · 8–16 A

"Planmeca", "ProMax", "Romexis", "SCARA" are trademarks of Planmeca Oy. FOB Dental is an independent equipment exporter and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Planmeca Oy.

Where ProMax 2D fits in the lineup

The ProMax 2D is the answer when you want Planmeca build quality and Romexis software today, at 2D pricing, with the 3D door left open.

Sourcing Through FOB Dental

A used Planmeca is still a Planmeca. Every unit we ship is tested on site through full pan and ceph cycles, sample DICOM exported to verify image quality, and export-crated with shock and tilt indicators. Sample DICOM from the actual unit is available before payment.

01 · AUTHENTIC

Genuine Planmeca unit

Original Finnish factory chassis, detector, tube, and firmware. Not a refurb clone.

02 · VERIFIED

Sample DICOM before payment

Pan + ceph DICOM from this unit sent to you for independent image quality verification.

03 · CRATED

Export-grade wooden crate

Custom wooden crate, foam interior, shock + tilt indicators, high-density padding on the tube head.

04 · SUPPORTED

Commissioning guidance

Service-manual access, video commissioning sessions with your engineer, and 3D upgrade consultation when you're ready.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Planmeca ProMax 2D?

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A premium panoramic and cephalometric dental X-ray imaging system made by Planmeca Oy of Finland. It combines 2D panoramic (OPG), cephalometric (ceph), and 2D linear tomography on the same ProMax robotic chassis used by Planmeca's 3D CBCT flagships — so it can be upgraded to 3D later by swapping the imaging sensor.

What is SCARA3 and why does it matter?

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SCARA3 stands for Selectively Compliant Articulated Robot Arm — three-joint. Instead of using fixed-track mechanics like conventional pan X-rays, the ProMax uses a three-axis robotic arm that can move freely in any trajectory. This means the imaging arc is dynamically adapted to each patient's actual jaw anatomy, eliminating cervical-vertebra shadows and producing sharper panoramics. It's also what makes the platform future-proof — the same robot arm handles 2D today and CBCT tomorrow.

What is Autofocus?

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A Planmeca-exclusive feature that eliminates the most common cause of retakes in panoramic imaging — incorrect focal-layer positioning. Before the full scan, the ProMax takes a very-low-dose scout image of the central incisor area, uses anatomical landmarks to calculate the exact focal-layer position, and auto-positions the arm for the full exposure. Sharp, diagnostic-quality pan images on the first try, every time.

What is Dynamic Exposure Control (DEC)?

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DEC automatically adjusts kV and mA values per patient based on anatomical structure and bone density during rotation. Unlike traditional AEC (which sets values once before the scan), DEC continuously adapts exposure as the arm rotates — producing images of consistent brightness and contrast across the entire arch. Available for both pan and ceph.

What is extraoral bitewing?

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Traditional bitewing requires an intraoral sensor in the patient's mouth — difficult or impossible for patients with strong gag reflexes, pediatric patients, elderly patients, and patients with limited mouth opening. Planmeca's extraoral bitewing is a panoramic-style program that captures diagnostic-quality BW image pairs from outside the mouth using optimized interproximal geometry. Very low dose, zero patient discomfort. A genuine Planmeca workflow advantage.

Can the ProMax 2D really be upgraded to 3D CBCT?

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Yes. The 2D and 3D ProMax variants share the exact same robotic chassis, generator, column, and cephalostat. Upgrading from 2D to 3D means swapping the CCD imaging sensor for a flat-panel detector and loading the 3D software license into Romexis. You can upgrade to either the entry-level ProMax 3D s (Ø5×5 to Ø5×8 cm FOV) or the full ProMax 3D (Ø8×8 cm single scan up to 15×10×8 cm stitched). Your 2D investment is protected.

What imaging programs are included?

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ProMax 2D S3 includes: Standard Pan, Interproximal (caries), Orthogonal (perio + implant), Bitewing Pan (extraoral BW pair), Horizontal + Vertical Segmenting (up to 93% dose reduction), Double TMJ Lateral + PA, Lateral-PA TMJ combo, Multi-angle TMJ, PA + Lateral Sinus, and child-mode variants for every program. Cephalometric: Lateral + PA + all common ortho projections. Optional 2D linear tomography and Transtomography for implant planning without CBCT.

What is Planmeca Romexis?

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Romexis is Planmeca's all-in-one dental imaging and practice-management software — widely regarded as the industry gold standard. For ProMax 2D it handles pan, ceph, intraoral and photo images with tools for enhancement, diagnosis, implant planning (library of 30+ manufacturers), and reporting. Windows or Mac OS. Full DICOM 3.0. Free Romexis Viewer for sharing with referrers and patients.

What is the condition of the unit?

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Pre-owned Grade-A tested unit in our Shanghai warehouse. The warehouse photos and 59-second operation video on this page are of the actual inventory. Each unit is powered on, calibrated through full pan + ceph cycles, test-scanned, and photographed before export crating. Exact firmware revision, remaining Romexis license, and cosmetic condition confirmed per-unit at quote stage.

How do I order?

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Message us on WhatsApp at or email . We'll send additional warehouse photos, sample DICOM from this unit, a full FOB China quote including shipping to your port, 3D upgrade pricing if you're interested, and estimated lead time — usually same business day.