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<TMJ Close Mode (LAT / PA)>
The TMJ Close image can be acquired after the TMJ Open image is acquired
Patient Positioning
1. "Do you want to capture a TMJ Close image?" message will appear when the
TMJ Open mode is completed. Press/Click OK button to begin TMJ Close mode.
2. Guide the patient to the equipment.
3. Guide the patient to place the base of his/her nose (acanthion point) against the
Chinrest and bend the head forward about 5˚.
4. Let the patient maintain the posture as follows:
Close the mouth.
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Place the tongue to the roof of the mouth.
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Close the eyes.
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PaX-i Plus User Manual
Steps for TMJ Mode
Patient positioning for TMJ Open > Laser Beam Aligning > X-
ray Exposure > Patient positioning for TMJ Close > Laser
Beam Aligning > X-ray Exposure
 As shown in the picture, the support unit of the Chinrest
should touch the patient's acanthion point.
 Let the patient to maintain his/her position until the
operation is completed.
3. Acquiring PANO Images
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