Panoramic and 3D Modality User guide for CS 8100 3D Family (SM842) Ed07 33
8. Turn the adjustment knob to close the temple supports (C).
If you are using a standard panoramic bite block, you can use the horizontal positioning
indicators as a visual aid to adjust the up or down inclination of the patient head (D1) to obtain a
Frankfort plane horizontal alignment.
9. Use both hands to align the vertical position of the head (D).
10. Ask the patient to:
• Close the eyes (E).
• Swallow.
• Remain still.
• Breathe through the nose.
• Place the tongue on the palate.
Important: The spinal column and the nose of the patient must
be aligned in a straight vertical line (E).