X-Ray Exposure - VATECH Green X 18 Handbuch

3. Acquiring PANO Images
SPECIAL Examination Mode (TMJ/Sinus)
3.2.2
TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint) Mode
3.2.2.1
You can acquire a set of images after taking an X-ray on TMJ mode. TMJ Open is
acquired with the patient's mouth open, and TMJ Close with the closed mouth. The
imaging sequence is important for TMJ mode. You first undergo TMJ open mode
before acquiring TMJ close image.
Acquiring a TMJ image consist of six steps:
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Read the below to learn instructions for each step.
Patient Positioning
Insert the Special Bite A into the Normal Chinrest
1.
Turn the Temple Supports OPEN/CLOSE Knob to open the Temple Supports.
2.
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Patient positioning
Laser beam aligning

X-ray exposure

Patient positioning (for TMJ close)
Laser beam aligning (for TMJ close)
X-ray exposure.
To acquire a clear image, the patient must stay in the same
position until the imaging process ends.
Clean the Chinrest and the Bite with ethanol. And wipe the
areas with a dry towel before guiding the patient to the
equipment.
Special Bite A
Normal Chinrest
Green X 18 TM (Model: PHT-75CHS) User Manual