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5 Operation
Dentsply Sirona
5.1 Acquiring the X-ray image
Operating Instructions Orthophos SL 2D / 3D
5.1.2.2.6.1
Positioning for a lateral temporomandibular joint exposure
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The forehead support and temporomandibular joint supports with ear
holders are plugged into the unit (1 right, 2 left, see “Changing the
temple supports and temporomandibular joint supports [ → 46]“.
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The relevant hygienic protective sleeves are pulled over the
accessories.
1. Guide the patient in front of the control mirror.
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 height adjustment key until the unit has
reached the desired height. The unit movement is accompanied by a
beep.
Release the height-adjustment buttons once the ear holders of the
temporomandibular joint supports are at the same height as that of
the patient's ears.
3. Instruct the patient to position himself between the
temporomandibular joint supports and hold the handles with both
hands.
4. Close the temporomandibular joint supports (J and K). Press the I
key.
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The temporomandibular joint supports stop automatically when
they come into contact with the patient's head. The patient is
fixed to the unit by the ear holders.
5. Swivel the control mirror outwards. Press the left recess on the
touchbar (D).
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You can see the patient in the control mirror.
6. Switch on the light localizer. CAUTION! Risk of dazzle
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Two red laser lines reflect on the patient’s head. To switch off the
light localizer, press the key again. It switches off automatically
after approx. 100 seconds.
B
A
1
I
K
J
Summary of Contents for Orthophos SL 2D
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