Acquiring Cephalometric Images

Using the Ceph button, you can acquire a cephalometric x-ray image and load it directly into the software.

To use the Ceph button:

If no visit exists:If no visit exists:You are prompted to create one when you click the Ceph button. To automatically create a visit, enable the Create Automatic Visit option in your preferences. See Setting Image Import and Export Preferences for more information.

Use the CS 9000C Control Panel to set parameters for the type of x-ray image you want to acquire.
After selecting your settings, click the exposure button on your handheld device to acquire the x-ray image. The cephalometric x-ray image is displayed in the preview window of the control panel and then opens in the Image Chart window.

If the system cannot assign the x-ray image to an available object type, a window is displayed, prompting you to create a new object type.

Prepare the computer before the patient approaches the unit. This includes choosing the correct patient type and size.
Instruct the patient to remove all jewelry, accessories, and other removable items above the shoulders.
If a lead apron is used, ensure that the apron is lying flat across the shoulders.

If necessary, rotate the ear rod assembly by holding the button and opening both ear rods.
Pull the upper part of the nasion support towards you, and place it in the vertical position.

If you are acquiring a carpus image:If you are acquiring a carpus image:Place the patient’s hand on the cephalometric sensor, centered on the AP/PA surface. Skip to Step 18.

Adjust the height of the unit using the buttons located on the cephalometric attachment or on the vertical handles.
Instruct the patient to stand still.
For lateral images, adjust the unit and re-adjust the position of the ear rods at the patient’s ear canal. The ear rods should be positioned perpendicular to the sensor.

For oblique, AP/PA, and submental-vortex images:For oblique, AP/PA, and submental-vortex images:Move the ear rods to position them in a symmetric position with the sensor. Rotate the ear rods to have them parallel to the sensor. Place the patient in the unit either facing the generator for AP positioning or facing the sensor for PA positioning. Secure the patient’s position.

Insert the ear rod into the patient’s ear canal and carefully adjust the lever to close the ear rods. Adjust the ear rod if needed.
The patient must remain straight in the unit.

For lateral images only, press the laser beam button on the control panel and carefully move the patient’s head to adjust the Frankfort plane.
Secure the patient’s position and rotate the nasion block down.
Adjust the height to the patient’s nasion and carefully push the upper part of the nasion block towards the patient.
Instruct the patient to stand straight, and ask the patient to place the tongue at the roof of the mouth, swallow, and hold the position.
Apply firm, consistent pressure on the switch to acquire the image. An audible beep and the yellow indicator lamp indicate that the generator is emitting x-rays.
Click the Sound ON/OFF button to mute the audible messages emitted by the graphic interface.

After you have acquired the image, check the quality of the image. If you are satisfied with the image, open the ear rods and release the patient.