Preparing and Positioning the Adult and Pediatric Patients

To prepare and position adult and pediatric patients, follow these steps:

  1. Position the 3D bite block support (make sure that it clicks fully into place) and place the 3D bite block or the 3D child bite block for a pediatric patient. Cover the bite block with a hygienic barrier. If needed, use the edentulous bite block.

  1.  Ask the patient to remove and place all metal objects in the jewelry tray.

Objects in the Jewelry Tray

  1. Ask the patient to wear a lead apron. Ensure that the apron lays flat across the patient’s shoulders.

  2. Ask the patient to enter the unit. On the Touchscreen Control Panel, press and hold Chin Up or Down Controls  to adjust the unit to the height of the patient.

note_icon Note: If the patient is too tall, ask the patient to sit on a stool.
  1. Ask the patient to do the following:

  • Stand up straight.

  • Grip the lower handle on each side.

  • Bite into the 3D bite block.

  • Position the feet slightly forward.

  • Relax and lower the shoulders for full motion of the unit rotative arm.

Positioning Diagram for 3D

 

  1. On the Touchscreen Control Panel, click Laser Button to turn ON the Live Positioning Assistance.

  2. On the workstation screen, use the Left, Right, Up, and Down Buttons buttons or drag to select the lateral adjustment of the Field of View (FoV) .

                     Diagram of Field of View positioning

  1. On the Touchscreen Control Panel, use the Left, Right, Up, and Down Buttons buttons or drag to select the axial FoV position .

  2. If you need to change the size of the FoV, click the dropdown list Drop Down Field of View Button and select your option.

  3. Immobilize the patient's head with the temple supports. Tighten the temple supports using the temple support adjustors.

                                     Positioning Diagram Temple Supports

  1. Ask the patient to do the following:

                                       Positioning Diagram

 

 

Related Topics

Acquiring 3D Teeth Images for Adult and Pediatric Patients

Setting Acquisition Parameters for Acquiring 3D Teeth Images

Launching the X-Ray for 3D Teeth Images

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