6 Using the device
12.
Fine adjust the device's height and adjust patient's head position/orientation using the patient
positioning lights as guides.
NOTICE!
To ensure optimal image quality, pay attention to the correct patient positioning.
NOTICE!
You can open the mirror and use it to help in positioning the patient. Close the
mirror before you start the imaging.
• The patient's occlusal plane should be horizontal and the ROI is between the top and bottom
FOV lights.
NOTICE!
You may place a cotton roll or similar between the patient's front teeth to separate
the jaws.
13.
Check that the patient’s head is straight and not rotated and the patient’s midline coincides with
the midsagittal light.
14.
Release the head support and press it against the patient's forehead. Adjust the head support
height if needed.
15.
Close the temple supports against the patients head and close the locking lever to lock the head
support in place.
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