Setting the Acquisition Parameters for Panoramic, TMJ x 2, TMJ x 4, or Bitewing Images

To set the acquisition parameters, follow these steps:

In the Panoramic Acquisition interface, select the:
1. Patient type:
  - Child
  - Adult: Small, Medium, Large

IMPORTANT: See the CS 8200 3D Family Safety, Regulatory, and Technical Specifications User Guide (SMA67) for information on radiation protection and recommendations when you select a patient type, especially the pediatric patient.

Dental arch morphology: Normal, square, or sharp.

Imaging mode: Standard or low dose.

Click for panoramic acquisition.

Select the radiological exam option for the X-ray image:

Note: You can select the panoramic exams as full panoramic, segmented panoramic, or reduced panoramic.

When you select a radiological exam option, will display a pop-up illustration to show the positioning accessory that you must use and how to position the patient's head. The pop-up will remain for three seconds. Click if you need to see it again. Click again to hide the pop-up.

Position and fix the panoramic chin rest (A). Fit the bite block to the panoramic chin rest (Ba). Make sure that you click it well into place. If needed, use the edentulous bite block.

You may, if required, use the Frankfort guide bite block for panoramic to help position the patient.

Note: Use the panoramic chin rest (A) for a panoramic or TMJ x2 image acquisition.

Note: For a TMJ x4 acquisition, use the TMJ nose rest

and cover it with a hygienic barrier.

Insert a hygienic barrier over the bite block.
1. If you are using the standard bite block, fit the hygienic barrier as shown in (C) and (D).

If you are using the Frankfort guide bite block for panoramic, use the same single-use hygienic sheaths as for use with 3D bite blocks (C), (D), (E).

Make sure that you cover the bite block completely with the hygienic barrier.

IMPORTANT: You must cover the bite blocks with FDA-cleared protective sheaths that are available from distributors.

Note:

To acquire a bitewing segmented panoramic image:
- Click .
- Select one or both areas of interest.
- Position the patient in the Camper plane alignment (horizontal occlusion) as shown.

For a more accurate Camper plane alignment, you can:

Use the panoramic chin rest.

Fit the standard bite block or edentulous bite block to the panoramic chin rest.

IMPORTANT: Do not use the Frankfort guide bite block when performing bitewing procedures.

IMPORTANT: The acquisitions that you obtain using the bitewing segmented panoramic program are not equivalent to an intraoral bitewing examination.

If the default parameter setting is not adapted to your patient type, click on the parameter display panel to open it and to select the appropriate parameters. To save the new parameter settings, click .