6 Using the device
PA WATERS PROJECTION:
• Turn the patient's head upwards until the angle between the patient’s Frankfort-Horizontal
plane and the horizontal plane is around
35-40°
.
NOTICE!
The horizontal light is not lit for PA projections.
14.
Turn the nasion support down and slide it against the patient's nasion when taking
Lateral
projections.
NOTICE!
If the patient has wide shoulders that could collide with the rotating unit, ask the
patient to cross their arms in front of them in order to contract the soulders.
15.
Ask the patient to gently bite their molars together, if possible.
16.
When taking a
Lateral
projection, ask the patient to close their lips.
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