Planmeca Proline XC Panoramic X-ray 39
TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT EXPOSURE
User's manual
Touch either of the Layer arrows to readjust the
position of the patient according to the measurements
given in the table.
Touch the Ready field to drive the unit to the ready
position. The indicator light will come on.
Ask the patient to stand as still as possible.
Move two meters (seven feet) from the unit. Protect
yourself from unnecessary radiation.
Press and hold down the exposure button on the
remote control for the duration of the exposure. The
rotating assembly will move through one complete
exposure cycle and then automatically return to the
ready position. The temple supports will remain closed
and hold the patient in position for the second
exposure.
10.2 Second exposure - jaw open
Reduce the kV value by 2kV for the open jaw
exposure. Refer to exposure table on page 36.
Touch the Ready field to drive the cassette carriage to
the ready position so that the open jaw exposure can
be taken.
Readjust patient position
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