The design and operating principles of the Planmeca ProMax maxillofacial X-ray unit are based on the latest scientific research and clinical insight of the requirements of today's maxillofacial radiology. Planmeca Promax combines several imaging modalities into one intelligent X-ray unit.

• Panoramic radiography for general diagnostics of the tooth arch and the jaw.
  
• Advanced panoramic radiography for specific diagnostics of the tooth arch, the jaw, maxillary sinuses and temporo-mandibular joints.
  
• Dental tomographic slices for detailed morphologic diagnostics of facial bones.
  
• Cephalometry for imaging of the skull.

The advantages of direct digital radiography are numerous both for the patient and the X-ray imaging workflow.

• Direct digital X-ray imaging saves time.
  Images appear on-screen within seconds after the exposure and are immediately available for diagnosis anywhere in the practice network.
  
• Imaging process is not sensitive to external factors like film based imaging.
  Since film, film processing and darkroom are no longer needed, the most common reasons for image retakes are eliminated.
  
• Digital images can be enhanced in imaging software.
  This brings new opportunities in diagnostics and allows adjustment of the image darkness and contrast if they are not optimal in the original image,
  
• Digital archives and networks enable efficient image communications.
  Electronic image copies are of original quality and thus the heghest qualtiy image is always available for diagnostics and consultation.