Dabi Atlante EAGLE, User Manual

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1. INTRODUCTION
The EAGLE Panoramic X-Ray Machine is a complete system for dental imaging
capable of:
Analog Panoramic Profiles
Analog Cephalometric Profiles
Digital Panoramic Profiles
Digital Cephalometric Profiles
The digital machines use a CCD sensor with the traditional scintillator technologies
and auto image processing that allow a speed up the diagnostic and improve the clinic
workflow.
The equipment has three movement axes (two in orthogonal directions and one
rotational) making it possible to execute elaborate imaging profiles.
It features a complex profile movement around the dental arch and radiographic
emission compensation in the spinal region, when necessary reconstructing the dental arch
into a plane image. Each individual profile prioritizes a set of characteristics improving
diagnostic capabilities. For example, the standard panoramic prioritizes image layer width,
constant vertical magnification and homogeneous exposure along the whole image.
Likewise, the low dosage profile prioritizes the reduction of dosage (time and anodic
current).
The profiles can be applied to a variety of patients: adult or child; small, medium or
large. The equipment has predefined exposure parameters depending on patient type.
However, the user can apply whatever is best for the situation.
The user interface is composed of a control panel located close to the patient chin
rest and an exposure switch. A remote exposure switch installed outside the radiation room
is optional. The exposure switch is a dead-man type switch.
Ease of patient positioning is complimented by the patient entry into the machine
from the side
.
There are three lasers available for positioning: Mid-Saggital plane,
Frankfurt Plane and Image Layer Plane (canine). These features make it possible for the
user to precisely position the patient.
For patient comfort, a demonstration mode is also available making it possible to
inform the patient of the procedure prior to exposure.