INCISOR EXPOSURE
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User’s Manual
11.2.2 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 7.2 “Selecting the cone” on page 9.
Select the cone angle from the table below.
Position the cone according to the figures below.
11.3 Taking an exposure
Ask the patient to remain as still as possible. Move as far
away from the X-ray tube as the length of the cable from
the control panel permits. The distance must be at least 2
meters (6.6 ft) from the X-ray tube.
No one, except the patient may remain in the radiation
area while the exposure is taken.
NOTE Maintain audio and visual contact with the patient and
unit during the exposure.
Check that the ready light is on.
Press and hold the exposure key on the control panel for
the duration of the exposure.
The exposure warning light will come on. You will also hear
the radiation warning tone during the exposure.
TEETH
ANGLE OF
INCLINATION
Incisors Maxilla +55°
Incisors Mandible -20°
Maxillary anterior
Mandibular anterior
READY
PRET
mA
kV
s
BW
SELECT
MODE