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5 Operation
Dentsply Sirona
5.1 Acquiring the X-ray image
Operating Instructions Orthophos SL 2D / 3D
5.1.2.5.7.3
Positioning for carpal exposures C4
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The nose support is swiveled upwards.
✔
The carpus support plate is inserted in the unit.
✔
Push the ear plug holders apart.
✔
The ear plug holders are rotated at an angle of 90 degrees towards
the sensor and the secondary diaphragm. The nose support points
towards the secondary diaphragm.
1. Guide the patient sideways into the unit.
2. Set the unit height using the up (A) and down (B) keys.
CAUTION! The height adjustment motor starts slowly and then
increases its speed.
Press and hold down the button until the desired height is reached.
The unit movement is accompanied by a beep.
Release the height adjustment buttons once the patient can place his/
her hand on the carpus support plate with the arm bent.
3. Instruct the patient to place his hand on the carpus support plate.
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For a cephalometer with a right-handed arm: The patient's left
hand is positioned on the carpus support plate. For a
cephalometer with a left-handed arm: The patient's right hand is
positioned on the carpus support plate. The patient's fingertips do
not protrude beyond the upper edge (C). The patient's hand and
arm form a line.
4. Instruct the patient to hold this position until the end of the exposure.
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The patient is positioned in the unit.
NOTE
The patient may press too forcefully against the carpus support plate.
This can damage the carpus support plate.
➢ Instruct the patient to only press lightly on the carpus support plate.
B
A
C
Summary of Contents for Orthophos SL 2D
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