4. How to Acquire PANO Images
TMJ Close Mode Patient Positioning
Follow the steps below to position the patient.
Click OK when the message information window says, "Do you want to
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capture a TMJ close image?"
Ask the patient to press the acanthion point against the special bite A and tilt
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the head forward at 5˚. Ensure that the patient's jaw does not touch the
Adjust the patient's position according to the laser beam's location.
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Ask the patient to open his or her mouth and close eyes.
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Use the temple supports knob to close the temple supports to secure the
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patient's head.
Leave the X-ray room and follow the instructions in 4.4 Acquiring Images.
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The vertical beam must be aligned with the patient's mid-sagittal
plane. If necessary, center the patient's head.
The horizontal beam must be aligned with the patient's Frankfurt
plane. Use the beam up/down button to change the beam's location.
To prevent vision loss, ensure that the patient's
eyes do not meet the laser beam during
positioning.
Review the patient's position before leaving the X-
ray room. If necessary, reposition the patient.
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