Acquiring 3D Face Scan Images
Preparing and Positioning Patients for 3D Face Scan Images
To acquire a 3D face scan image, follow these steps:
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On the Main toolbar of the CS Imaging window or the Image acquisition window, click
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The 3D Face Scan Acquisition interface appears, and a brief pop-up illustration window is displayed, to remind you that:
- The patient must remove and place all metal objects in the jewelry tray.
- The patient's hair must be tucked behind the ears.
- You must remove the temple supports.
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Position the 3D face scan support (make sure that it clicks fully into place).
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IMPORTANT: will appear on the interface. When you click on it, the 3D face scan support will appear in green. The incorrect accessory will appear in red. |
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On the Touch Screen Control Panel:
- Click
. The rotative arm rotates to a 90 degree angle. Remove the temple supports.
- Click
to position the unit to the patient entry mode. Ask the patient to enter the unit.
- Press and hold
to adjust the unit to the height of the patient.
- Click
. The rotative arm will turn and be ready for acquisition.
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Note: If does NOT appear on the interface, it indicates that you did not use the 3D face scan support. You will NOT be able to make an acquisition. |
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To align the patient to the Frankfort position:
- Click
. The horizontal positioning line will turn green if the patient is in the Frankfort position. 
- If the patient is not in the Frankfort position, follow the on-screen illustrations:

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Ask the patient to do the following:
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Place the back of the head against the 3D face scan support.
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Stand up straight.
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Position the feet slightly forward.
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Relax and lower the shoulders for full motion of the unit rotative arm.
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Look straight ahead and to NOT blink.
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IMPORTANT: It is IMPORTANT that you tell patients to look straight ahead and to NOT follow the movement of the rotative arm with their eyes during acquisitions. |
Related Topics
Acquiring 3D Face Scan Images for Adult and Pediatric Patients
Launching the Acquisition for 3D Face Scan Images