Planmeca Intra X-ray Unit 33
BITE-WING EXPOSURE
User’s Manual
Select the parameter to be adjusted with the SELECT
key.
When the parameter value is flashing on the kV display,
the anode voltage can be changed with the parameter
adjusting keys.
When the parameter value is flashing on the mA display,
the anode current can be changed with the parameter
adjusting keys.
When the parameter value on the kV or mA display is not
flashing, the exposure time value can be changed with the
parameter adjusting keys.
NOTE After adjusting the kV or mA value the unit will return
automatically to the time adjustment mode after 5
seconds time.
12.2 Patient positioning
Ask the patient to sit down. Place a protective lead apron
over the patient’s chest.
In the bite-wing exposures the patient closes the teeth
during the exposure on the film’s tab or on the film/sensor
holder.