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Acquisitioning (Scanning)
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a reduced radiation dose, with a voxel size that maximizes detail
without the dataset being too large.
It is recommended to use a faster scan time (for example, 5 sec.)
for children, some elderly Patients (if movement is a significant
issue), or if you require only a quick PAN or TMJ Scan, or a
secondary/follow-up scan (e.g. Open Jaw TMJ views, TMJ
views with appliance/splint, etc.). Since it is a faster scan time,
the radiation dose is the lowest, and the opportunity for Patient
movement is less.
5. Select a Size of Reconstructed Volume from the drop-down list
to indicate the portrait or landscape position of the X-ray sensor.
• 2 arches/anchor, 8.9 sec, 0.3 Voxel - recommended when
data is exported to implant planning software systems such
as Nobel or SimPlant.
Please check with your service to determine the desired
height of the scan. Please be aware that most 3rd party
software currently requires the scan to be taken at 0.4 Voxel
resolution and no smaller.
• Mandible or Maxilla… - Protocols can be used if only 1
arch is required for an Implant case.
• High Resolution (0.2, 0.25, 26.9 sec.) - recommended
protocols for specialized cases such as 3rd molars, root
canal relationships, small root fractures, supernumerary or
impacted teeth, periodontal condition and other anatomy
requiring detailed visualization.
• Portrait Mode - should be used for adult Patients where
cephalometric data is required.
6. Once the settings are made, you may perform a Preview, Dry
Run, and Capture scan.
Preview, Dry Run, and Capture Scans
After the acquisition is launched and the protocol is selected, a
Preview of the Patient is recommended to verify Patient positioning.
The X-ray device may be dangerous to the Patient and operator if
you do not observe and follow the safe exposure factors and
operating instructions. Do not operate this system unless you have
received training to perform a procedure.
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