Planmeca ProMax: Should I Upgrade to CBCT?

Dr. C. asks:

PromaxI have a PlanMeca ProMax Digital Pan machine, upgradable to CBCT. I am wondering if I should upgrade to CBCT? Does anyone have experience with this machine to comment on durability, quality, etc. ?

I’ve had many little nagging mechanical problems, all taken care of by manufacturer under warranty, but am cautious of additional investment of moving to CBCT. I’ve had marginal success with Tomo features. Thanks for any comments.

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6 Responses to “Planmeca ProMax: Should I Upgrade to CBCT?”

  1. Erwin T. Egloff on July 10th, 2007 4:41 am

    If you need 3D-imaging for your treatment procedures (CBCT does not replace Panorex) you could easily upgrade the ProMax to get volume tomography at the highest quality. I did an analysis of 18 products and ended up buying the Planmeca machine: best value at this price. Be prepared to spend lots of time getting acquainted with the software.

  2. Dr Y on July 12th, 2007 5:45 pm

    I got the planmeca promax 3D in Jan 07, and am using it more and more. I got the N Liten software they sell to view pathology, etc,. It is fantastic.
    I also use simplant and import the images into simplant for their computer generated surgical guides. These cases have been going very well and I am very glad I made the jump.
    Dr. Y

  3. jj on July 12th, 2007 9:18 pm

    What is the cost to upgrade ???

  4. Dr. J Lawlor on January 26th, 2008 5:47 pm

    I am the proud owner of a Promax 3D machine. It is changing my life in Dentistry,cannot believe how clear and accurate the images are. as easy as taking an opg on the Promax. Go for it!!!

  5. subodh on March 3rd, 2008 1:17 am

    sir
    i would like to know area specificastion. lay out of room. and specification for X ray protection.
    thank you

  6. Mr Cunliffe on May 9th, 2008 10:06 am

    If you require the dimensions of the Promax 3D I will glady send you them.

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