Alternative · Planmeca Romexis
A lighter alternative to Planmeca Romexis
Romexis is Planmeca's all-in-one imaging suite. CBCTHub runs in any browser, reads DICOM from any CBCT scanner (including Planmeca), and delivers scans to patients and referring dentists in one click.
What is Planmeca Romexis?
Romexis is an installable imaging suite built by Planmeca for dental professionals. It covers 2D, 3D, CAD/CAM and patient management, and is optimized for the Planmeca ecosystem (ProMax, Viso, Emerald scanners). It runs on Windows and macOS, with a cloud add-on for sharing.
What Romexis does well
- ✓Deep integration with Planmeca hardware (ProMax 3D, Viso G7, Emerald intraoral)
- ✓Broad module coverage: 2D, 3D, CAD/CAM, implant planning, ortho, cephalometric
- ✓Mature desktop workflow for practices already invested in Planmeca
- ✓Large user base and training content
Things to weigh before picking Romexis
- •Desktop-first: you install software on each computer that needs to view scans
- •Sharing with patients typically requires the Romexis Cloud add-on or handing off a CD / USB
- •Licensing cost scales per seat and per module
- •Less useful if you mix scanner brands (Carestream, Vatech, Sirona…)
Why choose CBCTHub instead
- →Zero install: every scan opens in Chrome, Safari, Firefox or mobile
- →Vendor-neutral: reads DICOM from Planmeca, Carestream, Vatech, Sirona, Morita, NewTom, KaVo and more
- →Patient delivery via WhatsApp or email link with your branding — no more CDs
- →Live streaming session for consultations and second opinions
- →Flat pricing starting at a free plan, Pro from $20/mo
CBCTHub vs Romexis at a glance
| Feature | CBCTHub | Planmeca Romexis |
|---|---|---|
| Install required | No — browser only | Yes — Windows / macOS |
| Works with any DICOM CBCT | Yes | Optimized for Planmeca hardware |
| Patient sharing via link | Built-in, WhatsApp / email | Requires Romexis Cloud add-on |
| Live streaming for consults | Yes — real-time slice sync | Not a core feature |
| Pricing model | Subscription from $0 (free plan) | Per-seat license + modules |
| Implant planning | Measurements, canal distance, density | Full module with CAD/CAM |
Using CBCTHub alongside Romexis
You don't have to replace Romexis to use CBCTHub. Many practices keep Romexis on one or two diagnostic workstations and use CBCTHub to deliver scans to patients and referring dentists. Export the DICOM folder from Romexis, drop it into CBCTHub, and share a link.
FAQ
Can CBCTHub open DICOM files exported from Planmeca ProMax or Viso?
Yes. CBCTHub reads standard DICOM, which is what every Planmeca scanner exports. Drop the folder in and it opens with MPR, panoramic reconstruction and oblique views.
Do I need to uninstall Romexis?
No. Most users run both side by side: Romexis for on-site diagnosis and CAD/CAM, CBCTHub for online sharing and remote consults.
Is CBCTHub cheaper than Romexis?
Pricing models are different. Romexis is per-seat licensing with modules; CBCTHub is a flat subscription starting free. For practices that only need viewing and sharing, CBCTHub is usually significantly cheaper.
Can I measure implant sites in CBCTHub?
Yes — millimeter distances, bone height, nerve canal distance and density (HU). For full CAD/CAM integration, you'd stay with Romexis or a dedicated planning tool.
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