Owandy I-Max Touch - Preparation of the Patient

USER'S MANUAL
General instructions for use
(Rev. 0) I-Max Touch (110-120V)
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6.7.2 Preparation of the patient
1. Ask the patient to remove all metallic objects located in the area to be
X-rayed (necklaces, earrings, glasses, hairpins, removable dental
prosthesis, etc.). Ensure that there are no thick garments in the area
to be X-rayed (coats, jackets, ties, etc.).
2. Ask the patient to put on the protective apron, or something similar,
making sure that it does not interfere with the trajectory of the X-ray
beams.
3. Place the patient in a standing position at the SINUS/TMJ chin
support. With the keys "Column movement" (15/16)
raise/lower the column until the chin support rest is aligned with the
patient's chin.
4. Position the patient with the temple clasps (Figure 14) ensuring that
the chin rests on the special support; ask the patient to place his
hands on the front supports. Ensure that the patient rests his chin
on the chin support for SINUS/TMJ.
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3
4
45
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Figure 14 - SINUS positioning
Legend of Reference Lines
45 Sagittal medial line
46 Frankfurt plane line
Legend positioning devices and
patient centring
1 SINUS/TMJ chin support
3 Temple clasps - Forehead
support
4 Temple clasps - Forehead
support release knobs