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Note: 1. The orientation letter "a", printed on the PSP, may be used for reference as you would use the
dot on an intraoral X-ray film. In addition, a backwards "a" (i.e. " "), appearing in an image,
is an indication that the image has been flipped.
2. If using holders with alligator clips, it is advisable to file down the points to avoid puncturing the
Barrier Envelope. It is important to take care not to puncture the Barrier Envelope or damage
the PSP.
12.8 Take an X-ray Image.
Put an image on the PSP by performing the following procedure .
1 . Place the erased intraoral PSP in the sealed Barrier Envelope into the patient's mouth exactly as you
would use X-ray film . Make sure the opaque side of the Barrier Envelope is facing the tubehead .
2 . Take the exposure . The X-ray dose may typically be reduced by 80 - 85% of that required for
D-speed intraoral film (depending on X-ray system used; the actual X-ray dose should be deter-
mined through experimentation) .
CAUTION
Loss of image information and damage to the device can occur if using the incorrect inlet guide.
• Always use the correct size of inlet guide for the plate being used.
• Before each scanning phase compare the size of plate with the markings on the inlet guide.
13. Plate Scanning with Swift
13.1 Changing the Inlet Guide.
ScanX Swift can be used to scan plates Size #0, Size #1 and Size #2 .
Each size of plate requires the matching size inlet guide . Size #0 guide accepts Size #0 PSPs
while Size #2 guide accepts both Size #1 and Size #2 plates .
The size of the plate is clearly marked on the inlet guide .
Press the locking catch and lift and remove the inlet guide at the same time .
Place the inlet guide into position from above and slide down until it latches into place .
View A . Unlock Catch .
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Figure 13-1 . Changing the inlet guide
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View B . Lift and remove the inlet guide .
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