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16. Appendices
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16.5 Acquiring Images for Pediatric Dental Patients
16.5.1 Age Group: Classification Table
Ages are classified loosely into the following correspondence between FDA definition
and one used in this manual.
Age Group FDA VATECH’s Standard
Infant 1 month to 2 years N/A
Child 2 ~ 12 years of age Child
Adolescent 12 ~16 years of age
Adult Other 16 ~ 21 years of age
Adult > 21 years of age
16.5.2 Positioning the Pediatric Dental Patients
1.
Use laser light beam guide to locate mid sagittal plane. Direct patient focus to mirror
reflection. Affix decal to mirror to aid patient in maintaining the correct position
throughout exposure.
2.
Move the Chinrest into a position that is slightly higher than the patient’s chin height
before requesting that the patient place chin onto the rest. Direct the patient to assume
a position that resembles the erect stance of a soldier.
3.
Direct the patient to stick out the chest while dropping the chin down. While holding the
unit handles for stability, direct the patient to take a half step in toward the vertical
column of the X-ray device into a position that feels as if he/she is slightly leaning
backward.
4.
Direct the patient to close lips around the Bite Block during the exposure.
5.
Direct the patient to swallow and note the flat position of the tongue. Request that the
patient suck in the cheeks, pushing the tongue into the correct flat position against the
palate and maintain this position throughout the exposure.