European Pan+Ceph on the same Planmeca robotic chassis as the 3D flagship. SCARA3 articulated arm, Autofocus, Dynamic Exposure Control, extraoral bitewing — and a clean upgrade path to ProMax 3D s or ProMax 3D whenever you're ready. Buy 2D today without burning the option on 3D tomorrow.
Live operation video below · Sample pan + ceph DICOM on request.
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.
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.
Three Planmeca-exclusive features that directly translate into fewer retakes, more consistent images, and more patients you can successfully image.
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.
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.
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.
Not just standard pan. Specialized programs for caries, perio, implant planning, TMJ, sinus, and ortho — each optimized for the clinical workflow it targets.
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.
Pan + Ceph + 2D tomography with the full SCARA3 platform. This unit.
Entry-level CBCT — same chassis + 3D sensor. Ø5×5 to Ø5×8 cm FOV.
Full CBCT — Ø8×8 single scan, stitchable up to 15×10×8 cm.
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.
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.
As published by Planmeca Oy for the ProMax 2D platform. Per-unit firmware and software version confirmed at quote stage.
"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.
| Model | Modalities | Origin | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| KaVo Pan eXam | Pan | 🇩🇪 Germany | 2D entry |
| Genoray PAPAYA Plus | Pan + Ceph | 🇰🇷 Korea | 2D mid · Asian |
| Vatech PAX-400C Dual Sensor | Pan + Ceph | 🇰🇷 Korea | 2D premium · Asian |
| Planmeca ProMax 2D THIS | Pan + Ceph | 🇫🇮 Finland | 2D premium · European · CBCT-upgradable |
| Vatech PAX-i3D | Pan + CBCT + Ceph | 🇰🇷 Korea | 3D flagship · Asian |
| Planmeca ProMax 3D 14×8.5 | Pan + CBCT + Ceph | 🇫🇮 Finland | 3D flagship · European |
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.
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.
Original Finnish factory chassis, detector, tube, and firmware. Not a refurb clone.
Pan + ceph DICOM from this unit sent to you for independent image quality verification.
Custom wooden crate, foam interior, shock + tilt indicators, high-density padding on the tube head.
Service-manual access, video commissioning sessions with your engineer, and 3D upgrade consultation when you're ready.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Message us on WhatsApp at +86 159 5127 6160 or email [email protected]. 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.
Message us on WhatsApp or email — we'll send warehouse photos, sample pan + ceph DICOM from this actual unit, full FOB China quote with shipping options to your port, and 3D upgrade pricing if you're considering it. Usually same business day.