VATECH PaX-i PCH-2500 Mode D'emploi page 29

Mid-sagittal
plane laser beam
Frankfurt plane
laser beam
Canine laser beam
Adjusting lever for the
canine laser
PaX-i (PCH-2500) User Manual
Completing Patient Positioning
1. After confirming patient positioning and beam alignment, adjust the temple
supports to fit snugly on both sides of the patient's head using the temple
support wheel. The temple support wheel is located underneath the patient
support rest.
2. Click the Ready button on the PC after the patient has been properly
positioned. At this point, X-Ray will not be emitted. The rotating unit will move to
position for imaging.
3. Proceed to section 3.3. Initiating X-Ray Exposure.
3. Acquiring PANO Images
1. Mid-sagittal plane laser beam:
Position the Mid-sagittal plane laser
beam at the center of the patient's face
to prevent magnifications of the left or
right side in the final image.
2. Frankfurt plane laser beam:
The Frankfurt plane laser beam should
go from the top of the ear to the tip of
the nose when the patient's head is tilted
back 10 – 15 °.
3. Canine laser beam: Have the patient
smile to properly position the canine
laser beam on the center of the patient's
canine tooth.
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