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7. Acquiring PANO Images
72 vatech A9 (Model name: PHT-30CSS) User Manual
TMJ CLOSE Mode (PA) and Sinus Mode (LAT)
Patient Positioning
1. Remove the Normal Chinrest and insert the Special Chinrest into the
equipment.
2. Insert the Special Bite B into the Special Chinrest
Clean the Chinrest and the Bite with a non-alcohol-based,
non-corrosive cleaning solution and wipe with a dry towel
before the next patient.
3. Guide the patient to a chair (sold separately) in the center of the equipment.
4. Guide the patient to sit in the center of the equipment
If a chair with a backrest is used, make sure that the
patient's back is away from the backrest of the chair for
proper positioning.
5. Position the patient's back and cervical spine as straight as possible.
6. Adjust the instrument to the patient's sitting height using the Column UP/DOWN
on the Handle frame or the optional UP/DOWN switch while the patient holds the
handle.
7. Close contact patient's chest to the handle frame.
8. Guide the patient to sit in the center of the equipment and maintain the position
described below.
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Hold the handle firmly.
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Make sure the patient's chest is in contact with the equipment.
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Keep both shoulders parallel.
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Straighten the patient's cervical spine and sit still.
Special Bite B
Special Chinrest