Planmeca Intra Price Guide: Used Planmeca
Planmeca · Dental Equipment · $3,500 – $7,000
Typical pricing - Planmeca Intra
Planmeca Intra - Key specifications
- Size 2 sensor (standard periapical + bitewings): fits 90% of clinical workflows - bigger sensors cost $500–$800 more used, smaller Size 1 runs $2,800–$4,200
- 12-bit grayscale depth captures detail that matters for caries detection and perio assessment - older 10-bit competitors like the Schick CDR Plus show visible noise at 2x magnification
- Typical active sensor lifespan: 40,000–60,000 exposures before degradation; units under 25,000 exposures command 15–20% price premium
- USB 2.0 connection (not wireless) means no dropped signals mid-appointment - integration with Planmeca Romexis software costs $0 if you own the license, $1,200–$1,600 if you don't
Planmeca Intra price overview
A Grade A unit (under 25k exposures, full service history, original cable) lands $6,200–$7,000. Drop to Grade B (25k–50k exposures, minor cosmetic wear, service gap under 12 months) and you're at $4,500–$5,800 - that $1,500 gap is real money.
Buyer's checklist for Planmeca Intra
Plug it in and fire three test exposures on the clinic's system - no black corners, no pixelated artifacts. Inspect the cable where it enters the handpiece; if the sheath is cracked or kinked, replacement runs $400–$600. Pull the sensor log from Romexis (or ask the seller to run it) - anything over 50k exposures needs price reduction or warranty coverage in writing.
US Market overview
California and Texas markets run hot; Heartland Dental practices in the Midwest are actively retiring Planmeca Gen 2 units and upgrading, flooding used inventory with Grade B sensors at $4,200–$5,100. Coastal practices (LA, SF, Miami) command 8–12% premiums because refurbishment shops stock them within 48 hours.
Planmeca Intra vs alternatives
| Model | Brand | Used Price | Key Spec | Value Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Planmeca Intra ✓ | Planmeca | $3,500–$7,000 | Intraoral X-ray sensor, size 2... | ●●●●● |
| 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... | ●●●●○ |
Planmeca Intra - FAQ
Yes, without question. The Intra works on Romexis 5.0 and every version after. Older Romexis 4.x? Still yes, but support ends 2025 so don't bet on it.
DEXIS runs $4,800–$6,500 used and locks you into their software ecosystem (no Romexis option). The Planmeca integrates into any TWAIN-compliant system. DEXIS cable replacements are $450; Planmeca is $400. Functionally equivalent, different ecosystems.
Clean appearance means nothing. Demand the exposure log, the sensor history from Romexis, and a calibration report (we charge $45 for one). A Grade A sensor should show zero dark-field errors in the last 100 exposures. If the seller can't produce logs, assume Grade B pricing.
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Why buy through TechCosmetic broker?
Buying through a reputable refurbisher (not clinic-direct) gets you a 12-month warranty and sensor calibration check - saves you $300–$600 in troubleshooting calls. Most clinics don't run calibration verification; we do it before shipment.