Acquiring a TMJ x4 Image
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ACQUIRING IMAGES
Acquiring a TMJ x4 Image
Before acquiring a TMJ x4 image, check that you have:
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Reset the Unit rotative arm to start position for patient entry
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Selected the patient record
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Accessed the
Imaging Window
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Accessed the
Panoramic Acquisition Window
To acquire a TMJ x4 image, follow these steps:
1. From the
Panoramic Acquisition Window
, in the
Program pane
, select the TMJ and
click .
2. Remove
, place
on the chin rest support and cover it with a hygienic barrier.
3. Press and hold
to raise the chin rest to the maximum height.
4. Correctly position the patient using the 2 positioning laser beams.
5. Ask the patient to remain still and close the eyes. Acquire an image with the mouth closed.
6. To acquire an image with open mouth, on the
Control Panel
click
to reset the Unit
rotative arm.
7. Ask the patient to stay in the same position and open the mouth. Acquire an image with
the mouth open.
8. Do the following when the acquisition is finished:
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Open the temple supports and release the patient.
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Remove the hygiene barrier of the bite block.
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Reset the Unit rotative arm for the next acquisition.
