Air Techniques ScanX Swift - Working with Plates; Storing Plates

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Operation
Figure 12-1. Typical Air Techniques Size #2 Plate Configuration
Printed Side Inactive Side
Positioning
Guide
Tube or
Active Sensitive Side
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Positioning
Guide
12.2 Working with Plates.
Plates must be visibly checked for signs of damage. Damaged plates (e.g. a torn outer layer, or visible
scratches, which will affect the diagnostic quality) must be replaced.
 Plates are flexible like X-ray film.
 Do not bend or subject to pressure.
 Do not scratch or get dirty.
 Do not put in an autoclave.
12.3 Storing Plates.
 Store plates in a dark place.
 Do not store in hot or moist conditions.
 Store intraoral plates in a barrier envelope of the appropriate size.
 If a plate is stored for longer than 24 hours, then it should be erased again before
the next X-ray exposure. See section 13.8.
 Protect from direct sunlight and ultraviolet beams.
 If stored in the X-ray room itself then the plates must be protected from pre-exposure
caused by scattered X-ray radiation.
Figure 12-2. Plate Handling