Acquiring a Panoramic, TMJ x2 or Sinus Image
5–2 ACQUIRING IMAGES
Preparing and Positioning the 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. Ensure that the apron lays flat across the patient
shoulders.
3. Ask the patient to enter the Unit. On the Control Panel, press and hold to adjust the
Unit to the patient height.
4. Ask the patient to do the following:
NOTE
If the patient is too tall, ask the patient to sit on a stool.
• Stand up straight.
• Grip the lower handle on each side.
• Rest the chin on the chin rest support and
bite into the bite block.
• Position the feet slightly forward.
• Relax the shoulders for full motion of the
Unit rotative arm.
NOTE
Correct posture reduces the shadow of the spinal column transferred
to the image.
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