Dabi Atlante EAGLE 3D, Owner'S Manual

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8.2. BEFORE POSITIONING THE PATIENT
Ask the patient to remove any glasses, hearing aids, dentures, and
personal jewelry such as earrings, necklaces, and hairpins.
If required, place a protective lead apron over the patient’s body,
especially for pediatric patients. Always follow local regulation.
8.3. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PEDIATRIC EXAMINATIONS
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Radiographs should be taken only when there is an expectation that
the diagnostic yield will affect patient care. The dentist must weigh the
benefits of obtai
ning radiographs against the patient’s risk of radiation
exposure.
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Because the effects of radiation exposure accumulate over time, every
effort must be made to minimize the patient’s exposure.
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Use protective lead apron and thyroid collars,
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Use pediatric profile or low dosage and select the lowest permissible
exposure time.
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There may be clinical circumstances for which a radiograph is
indicated, but a diagnostic image cannot be obtained. For example, the
patient may be unable to cooperate for the dentist.