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Acquiring a Panoramic, TMJ x2 or Sinus Image for Adult and Pediatric Patients
5–2 ACQUIRING IMAGES
Preparing and Positioning the Adult and Pediatric Patient
To prepare and position the patient, follow these steps:
1. Ask the patient to remove all metal objects.
2. Ask the patient to wear a lead apron with a thyroid collar. Ensure that the apron lays
flat across the patient’s shoulders.
3. On the Control Panel, press and hold to raise the chin rest to the maximum
height.
4. Ask the patient to enter the unit. On the Control Panel , press and hold to adjust
the unit to the height of the patient.
5. Ask the patient to do the following:
NOTE
If the patient is too tall, ask the patient to sit on a stool.
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Stand up straight.
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Grip the lower handle on each side.
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Rest their chin on the chin rest support
and bite into the bite block.
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Position their feet slightly forward.
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Relax their shoulders for full motion of
the unit rotative arm.
NOTE
Correct posture reduces the
shadow of the spinal column
transferred to the image.