Soredex CRANEX 3D - Patient Positioning; Full Width and Reduced Width Projection

126 pages

Save Page as PDF

To Next Page

To Previous Page

5 Using the unit

50 SOREDEX

206718 rev 9

5.4.2 Patient positioning

5.4.2.1 Full width and reduced width projection

1. Unlock the lever and turn the ear rods to the lateral pro-

jection position. Lock the position.

Main Page

Table of Contents5
Introduction9
Cranex™ 3D9
Intended Use10
Intended User Profile10
Associated Documentation10
References10
Abbreviations Used in this Manual11
Warnings and Precautions12
Warnings to be Observed During Use12
Warnings for Cross Infection13
General Warnings14
Disclaimer16
Disposal16
Unit Description17
Main Parts and Controls17
Patient Positioning Lights19
Patient Positioning Panel22
Cephalometric Unit Patient Positioning Panel (Optional)22
Accessories23
Other Detachable Partsemergency Stop Switch24
Patient Contacting Parts26
Imaging Programs27
Panoramic Programs27
Sectional Imaging30
Default Exposure Settings30
User Configurable Default Program30
SMAR™, SOREDEX™ Metal Artifact Reduction31
Cephalometric Programs32
Programs34
Exposure Settings for 3D Imaging35
AES Values for Panoramic Imaging36
AES Values for Cephalometric Imaging37
Controlling the Unit39
Cleartouch™ Control Panel39
Modality Section40
Exposure Indicators and Settings40
Status Section40
Other Sections41
Using the Unit43
Attaching and Removing the Sensor43
Attaching the Sensor43
Removing the Sensor44
Preparing the System45
Panoramic Exposures45
Positioning Devices45
General Instructions46
Patient Positioning47
Panoramic Exposure47
TMJ Exposure51
Maxillary Sinus Exposure53
Taking a Panoramic Exposure55
Cephalometric Exposures56
General Instructions56
Patient Positioning58
Full Width and Reduced Width Projection58
PA Projection60
Reverse Towne Projection62
Waters View63
Carpus Program (Optional) (Not Available in USA and Canada)65
Taking a Cephalometric Exposure66
Exposures68
Positioning Devices68
General Instructions68
Taking a Scout Image71
Taking a 3D Image73
Stone Model and Radiographic Guide Scan74
Warnings and Error Messages76
Acknowledging Errors76
Image Transfer Errors76
Troubleshooting77
Patient Positioning77
Image Appearance80
Artefacts81
Unit Operation83
Maintenance85
Maintenance Procedure85
Annual Maintenance85
Calibration Intervals85
Changing the Fuses86
Cleaning and Decontaminating the Unit86
Calibration and Adjustment89
Introduction89
Preparing for Calibration90
Panoramic Calibration91
Panoramic Geometry Calibration91
Panoramic Pixel Calibration92
Panoramic Quality Check (Optional)93
Calibration95
Geometry Calibration95
Pixel Calibration96
Quality Check Program97
Cephalometric Calibration99
Ceph Pixel Calibration99
This Calibration Should Always be a Pass.ceph Quality Check Program (Optional)100
Technical Data103
Technical Specifications103
Unit Dimensions113
Symbols that May Appear in the Unit114
Labels on the Unit115
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Tables116
X-Ray Tube Assemblies121
PC Requirements123
Minimum PC Requirements123
The Dental Imaging Software126

Soredex CRANEX 3D - Patient Positioning; Full Width and Reduced Width Projection

Table of Contents

Related product manuals