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  • Page 1 Planmeca ProMax ® Cephalostat user's manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Preparations on all X-ray units ....................6 Additional preparations on X-ray units with Dimax sensor ............. 8 Additional preparations on 3D X-ray units ................11 Preparing Planmeca Romexis ....................11 Preparing patient ........................12 CEPHALOMETRIC EXPOSURE ..................13 Selecting general exposure settings ..................13 Patient positioning in lateral projection .................
  • Page 4 IEC 60364 - equipment is used according to the operating instructions. Planmeca pursues a policy of continual product development. Although every effort is made to produce up-to-date product documentation this publication should not be regarded as an infallible guide to current specifications. We reserve the right to make changes without prior notice.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    The cephalostat is attached to a 2D or 3D Planmeca ProMax X-ray unit. The X-ray unit has a separate manual. Refer to the User’s Manual of the X-ray unit for any general information about the X-ray unit.

  • Page 6: Main Parts

    3.1 General view of cephalostat Height adjusting button Head support plate Rotation scale Nasal positioner Dimax sensor Ear posts (see section 3.2 “Patient supports” on page 3) Release lever on ear post holder (patient’s left ear) Collimator Planmeca ProMax Cephalostat User’s Manual...

  • Page 7: Patient Supports

    3 MAIN PARTS 3.2 Patient supports Ear post for patient’s left ear (marked with letter L) Ear post for patient’s right ear (marked with letter R) Positioning cones Nasal positioner Hand imaging support User’s Manual Planmeca ProMax Cephalostat...

  • Page 8: Patient Positioning Controls

    Make sure that there is no object under the X-ray unit when you press the down button. If something is in danger of becoming trapped, release the button immediately to stop the movement. Clear any obstruction before pressing the button again. Planmeca ProMax Cephalostat User’s Manual...

  • Page 9: Emergency Stop Button

    / down movement will stop within a distance of 10 mm (0.4 in.). A help message will appear on the touch screen. Guide the patient away from the X-ray unit. Then release the emergency stop button. The X-ray unit will automatically restart. User’s Manual Planmeca ProMax Cephalostat...

  • Page 10: Preparations For Exposure

    Lift the locking clip up and slide the ear post / nasal positioner as far up as it will go. Press the locking clip down to lock the ear post / nasal positioner in place. Planmeca ProMax Cephalostat User’s Manual...
  • Page 11 If the support bars are in place, remove all patient supports from the patient support table, including support bars, chin cup and adapter. • To remove the support bars, first loosen the locking knobs and then pull the support bars out. User’s Manual Planmeca ProMax Cephalostat...

  • Page 12: Additional Preparations On X-Ray Units With Dimax Sensor

    X-ray unit with Dimax sensor 4.2.1 Removing sensor from C-arm NOTE Do not remove the sensor during imaging process. Push in the C-arm electrical connector. This will disconnect the electrical connection between the sensor and C-arm. Planmeca ProMax Cephalostat User’s Manual...
  • Page 13 Turn the locking knob 180 degrees. This will release the locking mechanism. Carefully pull the sensor out. CAUTION Do not drop the sensor. Planmeca limited warranty does not cover damage which is due to misuse, e.g. dropping the sensor, neglect, or any cause other than ordinary use.
  • Page 14 Turn the locking knob 180 degrees in order to complete the mechanical connection. Push in the cephalostat electrical connector button on the other side. This will make the electrical connection between the sensor and cephalostat. Planmeca ProMax Cephalostat User’s Manual...

  • Page 15: Additional Preparations On 3D X-Ray Units

    -> no need to remove 3D sensor (refer to section 4.2.1) 4.4 Preparing Planmeca Romexis First select the patient. Then select the cephalometric exposure. Refer to the Planmeca Romexis User’s Manual for details on Romexis functions. User’s Manual Planmeca ProMax Cephalostat...

  • Page 16: Preparing Patient

    X-ray unit. Place a protective lead apron over the patient’s back if required. NOTE We recommend that you image patients with poor health in a sitting position. Planmeca ProMax Cephalostat User’s Manual...

  • Page 17: Cephalometric Exposure

    5.1.1 Selecting program Select the cephalometric program (2D Dental > Cephalostat). 5.1.2 Selecting program type Select the program type from the drop-down menu at the top of the screen. User’s Manual Planmeca ProMax Cephalostat...
  • Page 18 L = Large adult • XL = Extra large adult NOTE The exposure values will automatically change according to the selected patient size and program type. NOTE The patient size can also be selected on the next screen. Planmeca ProMax Cephalostat User’s Manual...

  • Page 19: Patient Positioning In Lateral Projection

    180° position if you want the patient to face towards the wall. 2 a) 0° 2 b) 180° Select the patient size as described in section 5.1.3 “Selecting patient size” on page 14. User’s Manual Planmeca ProMax Cephalostat...
  • Page 20 The size of the exposure area is indicated on the screen. The exposure area is automatically reduced for child patients (XS). NOTE The illustration on the screen is only an example. To go to the next screen, select • this symbol • the forward button. Planmeca ProMax Cephalostat User’s Manual...
  • Page 21 Adjust the height of the cephalostat by pressing a height adjusting button until the positioning cones at the ends of the ear posts are level with the patient’s ears. User’s Manual Planmeca ProMax Cephalostat...
  • Page 22 10. Slide the nasal positioner until it touches the patient’s nasion. 8 a) 8 b) 11. Adjust the angle of the patient’s head by sliding the nasal positioner up or down until the Frankfort plane is horizontal. Planmeca ProMax Cephalostat User’s Manual...

  • Page 23: Patient Positioning In Posteroanterior Or Anteroposterior Projection

    To take a posteroanterior exposure, place the nasal positioner next to the sensor. 90° Select the patient size as described in section 5.1.3 “Selecting patient size” on page 14. User’s Manual Planmeca ProMax Cephalostat...
  • Page 24 The size of the exposure area is indicated on the screen. The exposure area is automatically reduced for child patients (XS). NOTE The illustration on the screen is only an example. To go to the next screen, select • this symbol • the forward button. Planmeca ProMax Cephalostat User’s Manual...
  • Page 25 Adjust the height of the cephalostat by pressing a height adjusting button until the positioning cones at the ends of the ear posts are level with the patient’s ears. User’s Manual Planmeca ProMax Cephalostat...
  • Page 26 10. Slide the nasal positioner until it touches the patient’s nasion. 8 a) 8 b) 11. Adjust the tilt of the patient’s head so that the Frankfort plane is horizontal. Planmeca ProMax Cephalostat User’s Manual...

  • Page 27: Patient Positioning In Submental-Vertex Projection

    Press the release lever on the left ear post holder and very carefully slide the positioning cones into the patient’s ears. User’s Manual Planmeca ProMax Cephalostat...

  • Page 28: Patient Positioning In Waters' View

    Position the patient’s head so that the alar-tragal line is tilted up about 35 to 40 degrees. Press the release lever on the left ear post holder and very carefully slide the positioning cones into the patient’s ears. 35-40° Planmeca ProMax Cephalostat User’s Manual...

  • Page 29: Patient Positioning In Ap Towne Projection

    30 degrees. Ask the patient to open their mouth as wide as possible. Press the release lever on the left ear post holder and very carefully slide the positioning cones into the patient’s ears. 30° User’s Manual Planmeca ProMax Cephalostat...

  • Page 30: Patient Positioning In Oblique Projection

    (other than 0, 90 or 180 degrees). e.g. 30° Select the patient size as described in section 5.1.3 “Selecting patient size” on page 14. To go to the next screen, select • this symbol • the forward button. Planmeca ProMax Cephalostat User’s Manual...
  • Page 31 Slide the nasal positioner until it touches the patient’s nasion. 10. Adjust the angle of the patient’s head by sliding the nasal positioner up or down until the Frankfort plane is horizontal. User’s Manual Planmeca ProMax Cephalostat...

  • Page 32: Positioning In Hand Exposure

    Turn the nasal positioner up. To go to the next screen, select • this symbol • the forward button. Ask the patient to place their hand against the hand imaging support. Planmeca ProMax Cephalostat User’s Manual...

  • Page 33: Adjusting Exposure Values For Current Exposure

    Child (XS) Small adult (S) Medium-sized adult (M) Large adult (L) Extra large adult (XL) Factory presets for program type Hand PATIENT SIZE kV VALUE mA VALUE All patient sizes (XS, S, M, L & XL) User’s Manual Planmeca ProMax Cephalostat...
  • Page 34 Select the green check mark button. NOTE To adjust the preset exposure values permanently, select Settings > Program > 2100 Programs > 2140 2D Cephalostat. Refer to section “Program settings” in the User’s Manual of the X-ray unit for details. Planmeca ProMax Cephalostat User’s Manual...

  • Page 35: Selecting Dynamic Exposure Control (Dec)

    The setting can be adjusted between 20% (lower exposure values -> brighter image) and 200% (higher exposure values -> darker image). The recommended setting is 100% (default setting). User’s Manual Planmeca ProMax Cephalostat...

  • Page 36: Taking An Exposure

    5.11 Taking an exposure NOTE Make sure that you have selected the correct patient and exposure mode in the Planmeca Romexis program. Select the radiation symbol or the forward button. Green lights flash on the touch screen and exposure button when the X-ray system is getting ready for an exposure.
  • Page 38 Planmeca Oy | Asentajankatu 6 | 00880 Helsinki | Finland tel. +358 20 7795 500 | fax +358 20 7795 555 | sales@planmeca.com | www.planmeca.com...

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