Acquiring a Good Image
2–12 Getting Started
Positioning the Sensor
Place the sensor in the mouth in the same way
regardless of the type of positioner used.
Figure 2–1 shows a positioning example.
Figure 2–1 Positioning Example
Positioning the Sensor for a
Mandibular Image
To position the sensor for a mandibular image, follow
these steps:
1. Have the patient draw the tongue towards the
back of the mouth. Insert the sensor holding it
horizontally.
2. Then turn the sensor downward to place it in a
vertical position.
Note
For more details on the
type of positioners, see
“Using the Different
Positioning Systems”
on page 2–14.
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