
6 Using the unit
7.
Press the patient positioning button to rotate the unit to 'patient in' position. The unit
is ready for patient positioning when the "ready" signal is green on the touch panel.
8.
Open the temple supports.
9.
Ask the patient to remove any spectacles, hearing aids, removable dentures,
jewellery and hair clips and pins. Place a protective lead apron on the patient.
NOTICE!
Local country regulations may set different standard for lead apron
usage needs.
6.3.3 Panoramic patient positioning
Panoramic positioning is used with all other programs except for the TMJ and Maxillary
Sinus programs.
1.
Insert the sinus rest, chin rest and bite fork with the bite block. Place the disposable
covers.
NOTICE!
Use a new disposable cover for every patient.
2.
Adjust the unit height.
3.
Guide the patient to the unit and instruct to stand as straight and tall as possible.
Exposure can be taken also in sitting position. Ask the patient to take grip on the
handles and bite on the bite block. Use the edentulous bite positioner or the chin
support for an edentulous patient.
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