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Dentsply Sirona
5 Operation
Operating Instructions Orthophos SL 2D / 3D
5.1 Acquiring the X-ray image
5.1.2.4.7.2
Positioning with chin rest
If it is not possible to work with the 3D bite block or the yellow bite block,
it is possible to use the chin rest instead. Patients without anterior teeth
also can be positioned with the bar.
The chin rest can be used to ensure that the mandible is represented in
the volume.
Chin rest with bite block rod
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The chin rest and bite block rod, and the forehead support and temple
supports are inserted in the unit.
✔
The relevant hygienic protective sleeves are pulled over the
accessories.
1. Turn the bite block away from the patient.
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The bite block is pointing towards the control mirror.
2. Instruct the patient to place his chin on the chin rest and place both
hands on the hand grips.
3. Turn the bite block towards the patient and instruct him to bite on the
bite block.
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The patient's anterior teeth are positioned in the indentation in the
bite block. If necessary, push the lower anterior teeth forwards
until they reach a stop.
4. Proceed from step 4 as described under "Positioning with 3D bite
block or universal bite block [ → 97]".
Chin rest with bar
✔
The patient has no or only a few anterior teeth.
✔
The chin rest and bar and the forehead support and temple supports
are inserted in the unit.
✔
The relevant hygienic protective sleeves are pulled over the
accessories.
1. Instruct the patient to place his chin on the chin rest and place both
hands on the hand grips.
2. Instruct the patient to place his subnasale (the base of his nose)
against the bar. The patient's upper and lower jaws must be aligned
above one another. If the patient's lower jaw contains anterior teeth,
place the bar between his chin and his lower lip.
3. Proceed from step 4 as described under "Positioning with 3D bite
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