Taking An Exposure - Planmeca ProX User Manual

10.2.2 Positioning the cone
Scale for the cone angle
Maxillary premolar and canine

10.3 Taking an exposure

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10 PREMOLAR AND CANINE EXPOSURE
The angle of the cone is indicated on the scale located on
the vertical joint of the tube head.
The optional long cone can be attached into the short
cone. Refer to chapter 7.2 "Selecting the cone" on page 9.
Select the cone angle from the table below.
TEETH
Premolars and Maxilla
canine teeth
Mandible
Position the cone according to the figure below.
Mandibular premolar and canine
Ask the patient to remain as still as possible. Move as far
away from the X-ray tube as the length of the cable from
the control panel permits. The distance must be at least 2
meters (6.6 ft) from the X-ray tube.
No one except the patient may remain in the radiation
area while the exposure is taken.
NOTE
Maintain audio and visual contact with the patient and unit
during the exposure.
Check that the ready light is on.
Press and hold the exposure key on the control panel for
the duration of the exposure.
The exposure warning light will come on. You will also
hear the radiation warning tone during the exposure.
ANGLE OF
INCLINATION
+45°
-10°
Planmeca ProX 21