3. Acquiring PANO Images
<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:
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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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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 integrated Chinrest
should touch the patient's acanthion point.
▪ Let the patient to maintain his/her position until the operation is
completed.
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