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PaX-i (PCH-2500) User Manual
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6. Acquiring PANO Images
B. Click the
Ready
button on the GUI or Touchscreen after the patient has
been properly positioned. No X-Ray will be emitted at this point. The rotating
unit will then move into position for imaging.
C. Proceed to section
6.4: Initiating X-Ray Exposure.
6.3.3 TMJ Close Mode
NOTE
Scan a TMJ Open image first and then scan a TMJ Close
image. Guide the patient to close his / her lips for TMJ
Close imaging while maintaining the same position used
for TMJ Open imaging.
The positions are the same for both modes, except for the
position of the lips.
A. Shortly after
TMJ Open
imaging has been completed, you will receive the
following message:
“Do you want to take the
TMJ Close
image continuously?” Press the
OK
button
to capture a
TMJ Close
image.
B. For TMJ Close imaging, Have the
patient:
■
Close his/her mouth
■
Keep his/her tongue pressed against
his/her palate
■
Close his/her eyes
The top of the TMJ support must remain in
contact with the patient’s acanthion point
during exposure.
Ask the patient to remain still until
scanning is complete.
C. The laser beams should be aligned in the same way as for
TMJ Open
imaging.
D. Proceed to section
6.4: Initiating X-Ray Exposure.
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