Use the following techniques for maxillary and mandibular images.
Note: The RVG sensors come in two sizes: 1 and 2.
To acquire an image of the maxillary central incisor:
Place the sensor vertically behind the centrals, between the tongue and teeth.
Align the sensor parallel to the long axis of the teeth.
Ask the patient to close her mouth gently.
Align the beam indicating device (BID).
Move into position and acquire the image.
To acquire an image of the mandibular central incisor:
Place the sensor vertically behind the mandibular canine, between the tongue and teeth. Because the space may be narrow, place the sensor as far from the mandibular canine as possible. The sensor should be positioned at the center of the incisor.
Align the sensor parallel to the long axis of the teeth.
Ask the patient to close his mouth gently.
Align the beam indicating device.
Move into position and acquire the image.
To acquire an image of a maxillary lateral incisor:
Place the sensor vertically behind the lateral incisor, between the tongue and teeth.
Make sure the incisor is in the center of the sensor, aligning the sensor parallel to the long axis of the teeth.
Ask the patient to close her mouth gently.
Align the beam indicating device.
Move into position and acquire the image.
To acquire an image of the mandibular canine:
Place the sensor vertically behind the mandibular canine, between the tongue and teeth. Because the space may be narrow, place the sensor as far from the mandibular canine as possible. The canine should be positioned at the center of the sensor.
Align the sensor parallel to the long axis of the teeth.
Ask the patient to close his mouth gently.
Align the beam indicating device.
Move into position and acquire the image.
To acquire an image of the maxillary canine:
Place the sensor vertically behind the maxillary canine.
Align the sensor parallel to the long axis of the teeth.
Ask the patient to close her mouth gently.
Align the beam indicating device.
Move into position and acquire the image.