Planmeca Intra X-ray Unit 29
OCCLUSAL EXPOSURE
User’s Manual
Positioning the cone
The angle of the cone is indicated on the scale located on
the vertical joint of the tube head.
The optional long cone can be attached into the short
cone. Refer to chapter 5.2 “Selecting the cone” on page 8.
Select the cone angle from the table below.
Position the cone according to the figures below.
TEETH
ANGLE OF
INCLINATION
Occlusal
exposure
Maxilla +75°
Occlusal
exposure
Mandible -60°
Scale for the cone angle
Film
Film
Maxillary occlusal Mandibular occlusal