Aribex · Dental Equipment · $4,000 – $8,000
A unit with under 2,000 battery cycles and clean service logs sits at $6,500–$8,000. Same machine with a gap in maintenance records or visible battery degradation? Drop $1,500–$2,000 because you're inheriting unknown repair risk.
Power it on in person and watch the boot sequence - slow startup (over 20 seconds) signals failing battery or sensor board issues. Check the charging port for corrosion or loose connections; replacement runs $400. Ask for battery cycle count from the seller; if they can't produce it or dodge the question, walk.
California and Texas clinics eat these up because mobile practices and satellite locations can't justify wall-mounted systems. Pacific Dental Services alone runs 900+ locations and buys used portables in bulk when they refresh.
| Model | Brand | Used Price | Key Spec | Value Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nomad Pro 2 ✓ | Aribex | $4,000–$8,000 | Handheld portable X-ray... | ●●●●● |
| ProMax 3D Plus | Planmeca | $40,000–$85,000 | CBCT 3D imaging, cephalometric, 23x26cm FOV... | ●●●●○ |
| OP 3D Pro | KaVo | $35,000–$70,000 | CBCT 3D, 16x13cm FOV, low dose... | ●●●●○ |
| Orthophos SL 3D | Dentsply Sirona | $38,000–$75,000 | CBCT panoramic ceph, 11x10cm FOV... | ●●●●○ |
Most Nomad Pro 2 units connect to Dexis, Schick, or Carestream via USB, not directly. You'll need the right adapter cable ($120–$200). Check compatibility before you buy - some older software patches don't play nice with newer firmware.
Sensor replacement through Aribex runs $1,800–$2,400 plus labor. That's real money. A unit with a cracked sensor showing black lines in images? Price should drop $2,500 minimum or don't touch it.
Look for hairline cracks around the battery compartment and listen for loose rattling inside when powered off. Check the hand grip for dents or missing rubber sections. If the seller has no service records but the cosmetics are pristine, that's a red flag - dropped units usually show it.
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