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  • Page 2   Sirona Dental Systems GmbH Operator's Manual GALAXIS 61 23 488 D 3474 D 3474.208.01.06.02 04.2010...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Sirona Dental Systems GmbH Operator's Manual GALAXIS Contents Contents Introduction......................Structure of the documents ................General information on the use of GALAXIS..........Limited functionality of model version GAX5..........Technical description....................RCU (Reconstruction Control Unit) .............. GALAXIS PC ....................Network ......................
  • Page 4   Sirona Dental Systems GmbH Contents Operator's Manual GALAXIS Transversal view ................... Axial plane..................... Coronal plane....................Sagittal plane ....................Functions........................2D snapshot ....................8.1.1 Complete examination ............... 8.1.2 Individual view..................Printing ......................8.2.1 Complete examination ............... 8.2.2 Individual view..................Navigating through slices ................
  • Page 5 Sirona Dental Systems GmbH Operator's Manual GALAXIS Contents 8.18 Settings ......................Create GALILEOS Viewer CD................. 61 23 488 D 3474 D 3474.208.01.06.02 04.2010...
  • Page 6: Introduction

    Possibilities for visualizing and analyzing digital 3D X-ray images. GALILEOS Viewer The manual also describes the functionality of the GALILEOS Viewer. Not all GALAXIS functions are available in the GALILEOS Viewer. Structure of the documents empty Structure of the documents...
  • Page 7: General Information On The Use Of Galaxis

    General information on the use of GALAXIS General information on the use of GALAXIS Intended use GALAXIS is a software for dental practices and clinics that enables the pre- paration of three-dimensional volume reconstructions of the maxillofacial re- gion using the GALILEOS dental volume tomograph.
  • Page 8: Limited Functionality Of Model Version Gax5

    In case of problems with add-on modules, please contact the corresponding software provider. Limited functionality of model version GAX5 Explanation GALAXIS has a limited functionality in connection with model version GAX5. "GALILEOS Compact" Version GAX5 is a component of the package.
  • Page 9: Technical Description

    Sirona Dental Systems GmbH Technical description Operator's Manual GALAXIS RCU (Reconstruction Control Unit) Technical description RCU (Reconstruction Control Unit) Minimum requirements for the RCU Processor: at least CPU 2,0 GHz dual-core (included in the scope of supply) RAM: at least 2 GB RAM Hard disk: >...
  • Page 10: Starting Galaxis

    Starting GALAXIS Explanation GALAXIS is started via SIDEXIS XG. Prerequisites In order to start GALAXIS, a 3D X-ray image must be opened in the SIDEXIS database first. Simplified invocation Start SIDEXIS XG. The GALAXIS button is displayed as not active (faded) on the toolbar of the SIDEXIS XG desktop.
  • Page 11: Closing Galaxis

    Sirona Dental Systems GmbH Closing GALAXIS Operator's Manual GALAXIS Closing GALAXIS "Workspace" "Exit" Close ➢ Go to the menu bar and select the menu option. GALAXIS is then closed and the SIDEXIS XG desktop appears. 61 23 488 D 3474 D 3474.208.01.06.02 04.2010...
  • Page 12: Creating 3D X-Ray Images

     Creating 3D X-ray images Sirona Dental Systems GmbH Operator's Manual GALAXIS Creating 3D X-ray images Explanation The 3D X-ray images are created via the SIDEXIS XG exposure readiness function and managed in the SIDEXIS database parallel to other X-ray ima- ges (IO "Intraoral", XP "Panoramic", XC "Ceph", etc.).
  • Page 13: Workspaces

    Sirona Dental Systems GmbH Workspaces Operator's Manual GALAXIS Explanation Workspaces Explanation Optimized workspaces are provided for different tasks. A workspace shows several different views of various slices through the vo- lume. These views are interconnected via the examination window. Explanation Optimized workspaces are provided for different tasks.
  • Page 14  Workspaces Sirona Dental Systems GmbH Structure Operator's Manual GALAXIS Standard tools Standard mouse pointer [ ➙ 31] Enlarging [ ➙ 37] Reducing [ ➙ 37] Hand (move view) [ ➙ 32] Navigating into the volume [ ➙ 30] Navigating out of volume [ ➙ 30] Diagnostic tools Open panoramic view [ ➙...
  • Page 15: Views

    Sirona Dental Systems GmbH Workspaces Operator's Manual GALAXIS Structure Evaluation tools Create new finding (see section "Creating a new finding" [ ➙ 38]) List of findings (list of created findings) (see section "Selecting a finding" [ ➙ 39]) Copy current view for finding (see section "Changing the position of a finding"...
  • Page 16: What Is The Examination Window

    Only one view can be active at any given time. "Panoramic view" workspace Explanation After you start GALAXIS, the selected 3D X-ray image will be displayed in the classical panoramic view. In addition to the panoramic view workspace, there is an additional work- space with both a panoramic and a 3D view.
  • Page 17: Mpr/Radiology" Workspace

    Sirona Dental Systems GmbH Workspaces Operator's Manual GALAXIS "MPR/Radiology" workspace Views Panoramic view [ ➙ 22] 3D view [ ➙ 23] (Only in the "Panoramic view with 3D" work- space) Longitudinal view [ ➙ 24] Transversal view [ ➙ 25] Axial plane [ ➙...
  • Page 18: Ceph P.a./A.p." Workspace

    Reset rotation and tilt Rotation "Ceph p.a./a.p." workspace Validity This workspace is not available for GALAXIS in connection with model versi- on GAX5. Explanation The Ceph view is calculated from the entire reconstructed volume. Individual thin slices can also be viewed inside the Ceph view with the exami- nation window.
  • Page 19: Ceph Lateral" Workspace

    Axial plane Sagittal plane [ ➙ 28] "Ceph lateral" workspace Validity This workspace is not available for GALAXIS in connection with model versi- on GAX5. Explanation The Ceph view is calculated from the entire reconstructed volume. Individual thin slices can also be viewed inside the Ceph view with the exami- nation window.
  • Page 20: Detail" Workspace

    3D view [ ➙ 23] Axial plane Coronal plane "Detail" workspace Scope This workspace is not available for GALAXIS in connection with model versi- on GAX5. Explanation The "Detail" workspace shows an enlarged view of the area inside the exami- nation window.
  • Page 21 Sirona Dental Systems GmbH Workspaces Operator's Manual GALAXIS "Detail" workspace Views Axial plane 3D view [ ➙ 23] Coronal plane Sagittal plane [ ➙ 28] 61 23 488 D 3474 D 3474.208.01.06.02 04.2010...
  • Page 22: Views

     Views Sirona Dental Systems GmbH Panoramic view Operator's Manual GALAXIS Views Panoramic view Explanation The panoramic view is reconstructed based on a U-shaped region correspon- ding to the mandibular arch. ● The examination window [ ➙ 22] is located inside the panoramic view.
  • Page 23: View

    Sirona Dental Systems GmbH Views Operator's Manual GALAXIS 3D view Move The examination window can be moved vertically and parallel to the mandi- bular arch. Place the mouse pointer above the title bar of the examination window. Press and hold down the left mouse button.
  • Page 24: 3D View In The Workspaces

     Views Sirona Dental Systems GmbH Longitudinal view Operator's Manual GALAXIS 7.2.1 3D view in the workspaces Panoramic with 3D MPR/Radiology 7.2.2 Interaction Rotate 3D view Place the mouse pointer inside the 3D view. Press and hold down the left mouse button.
  • Page 25: Transversal View

    Sirona Dental Systems GmbH Views Operator's Manual GALAXIS Transversal view Configuration Longitudinal view Axial plane [ ➙ 27] "tilt" Slider "Reset tilt" Reset button Tilting ➢ Move the slider with the mouse pointer. This tilts the longitudinal view. ● A tilted longitudinal view is displayed in the transversal views [ ➙ 25] tog- ether with an oblique line.
  • Page 26 Sirona Dental Systems GmbH Transversal view Operator's Manual GALAXIS CAUTION Risk of confusing slices In GALAXIS the transversal views are always displayed in the direction of view toward the left temporormandibular joint. Configuration GALAXIS shows a transversal view underneath the PAN view. ●...
  • Page 27: Axial Plane

    Downward movements of the mouse display the slices toward the left side of the head. ● This method is used in all 2D slice views in GALAXIS. Axial plane Explanation The axial plane displays the horizontally positioned slices of the volume at the same height as the horizontal lines shown in the other views.
  • Page 28: Coronal Plane

     Views Sirona Dental Systems GmbH Coronal plane Operator's Manual GALAXIS Orientation It is possible to adjust the orientation of the axial view (see the section "Set- tings" [ ➙ 44]). Coronal plane Explanation The coronal plane displays the frontal slices of the volume and is a compo- nent of the Radiology workspace.
  • Page 29: Functions

    "2D Screenshot" Explanation With the function, GALAXIS offers the possibility of transfer- ring the current view or the complete current examination to SIDEXIS XG in the form of two-dimensional views. The views thus transferred can either be added to an existing examination in SIDEXIS XG or to a newly created examination.
  • Page 30: Printing

    ➢ Use the menu bar to select the ges" menu item. Printing "Print…" Explanation With the function, GALAXIS offers the possibility of printing either the current view or the complete current examination. 8.2.1 Complete examination Printout "Print…" ➢ Press the button.
  • Page 31: Standard Mouse Pointer

    Explanation The default mode for the mouse pointer is referred to as the "Default Cursor" In this mode, the mouse pointer is displayed as an arrow on the GALAXIS desktop. "Default Cursor" The possibilities for changing over from another mode to described below.
  • Page 32: Moving The View

    ➢ Enter [Ctrl] + [r] via the keyboard. Measurements Explanation GALAXIS offers the following measurement functions: ● Measure lengths [ ➙ 33] ● Measure angles [ ➙ 33] 61 23 488 D 3474...
  • Page 33: Measuring Lengths

    Sirona Dental Systems GmbH Functions Operator's Manual GALAXIS Measurements 8.9.1 Measuring lengths Explanation This function is used to indicate the distance between two selected points of a view in millimeters. Measuring accuracy: ± 0.15mm Validity This measuring function can be used for the following views: ●...
  • Page 34: Reconstructing A Panoramic View

     Functions Sirona Dental Systems GmbH Reconstructing a panoramic view Operator's Manual GALAXIS Command "Measure Angle" ➢ Click the button. "Measure Angle" "Analysis" "Measure" ➢ Click on the menu option on the menu bar. ➢ Press the "[A]" key on the PC keyboard.
  • Page 35 Sirona Dental Systems GmbH Functions Operator's Manual GALAXIS Reconstructing a panoramic view ● A yellow, U-shaped region (A) which is used to reconstruct the panoramic view is displayed in this axial plane. ● Located inside of this region (A) is a blue line (B) which defines the man- dibular arch.
  • Page 36  Functions Sirona Dental Systems GmbH Reconstructing a panoramic view Operator's Manual GALAXIS empty Changing the jaw size "Size" The jaw size can be changed via the radio buttons in the dialog box. NOTICE In most images, the maximum jaw size returns the best results.
  • Page 37: Zoom Function

    Sirona Dental Systems GmbH Functions Operator's Manual GALAXIS Zoom function empty Resetting the "Superimpose" function "Single" ➢ Press the button. One axial slice will then be displayed. empty Navigating through axial slices To navigate through the axial slices, proceed as follows: "Navigate into the volume by one slice."...
  • Page 38: Findings-Based Work

    This means that the workspace that was active when the finding was created is selected. Forwarding findings It is possible to forward findings that you have created in GALAXIS to col- leagues and supervisors: ● Created findings (including all view settings) are saved when a Viewer CD is created and can be displayed in the Viewer (see the section "Crea-...
  • Page 39: Selecting A Finding

    Sirona Dental Systems GmbH Functions Operator's Manual GALAXIS Findings-based work "Save panning and zoom with this finding" ● If these options are deactivated, when the finding is focused, the settings are no longer displayed in the same way as they were when the finding was created, but the general settings are retained instead.
  • Page 40: Reconstructing A "Ceph P.a./A.p." View

    "REPORTER / Installation and Operator's Manual" (order no.: 62 59 316). 8.14 Reconstructing a "Ceph p.a./a.p." view Validity This function is not available for GALAXIS in connection with model version GAX5. "Ce Explanation If a p.a. or an a.p. Ceph view is required, it can be reconstructed with the ph p.a./a.p.
  • Page 41: Reconstructing A Lateral Ceph View

    Ceph view is recon- structed. 8.15 Reconstructing a lateral Ceph view Validity This function is not available for GALAXIS in connection with model version GAX5. "Ceph lateral Explanation If a lateral Ceph view is required, it can be reconstructed with the …"...
  • Page 42  Functions Sirona Dental Systems GmbH Reconstructing a lateral Ceph view Operator's Manual GALAXIS The position of the axial slice is indicated in this preview by a yellow line. "Ceph type" Selection The Ceph type (LR or RL) can be selected via radio buttons in the dialog box.
  • Page 43: Creating A Detail Volume

    Ceph view is recon- structed. 8.16 Creating a detail volume Scope This function is not available for GALAXIS in connection with model version GAX5. "Close-Up" Explanation If a detail reconstruction is required, one can be produced with the function.
  • Page 44: Showing And Hiding Orientation Lines And Findings

    8.17 Showing and hiding orientation lines and findings empty Explanation In the options bar (next to the "Sirona" logo), you can determine whether the orientation lines and findings are displayed or hidden. To do this, choose the relevant button. empty...
  • Page 45 Sirona Dental Systems GmbH Functions Operator's Manual GALAXIS Settings Under certain circumstances, this measure may reduce interactivity due to the considerably higher computing effort it requires. "Viewing Direction" ● area Here you can select the relevant option field to determine the direction of view of the sagittal and axial slice images.
  • Page 46 3D without having to install SIDEXIS or GALAXIS. ● GALILEOS Viewer The GALILEOS Viewer provides all GALAXIS functions except for a few restrictions (creating detail volumes and saving are not possible). ● As an alternative to burning the data to CD, you can copy the data to a directory or to another medium (e.g.
  • Page 47 Sirona Dental Systems GmbH Create GALILEOS Viewer CD Operator's Manual GALAXIS This function integrates the list of findings. ● "Attachments" area "Add" You can use the button to select additional files (for example, a re- port on the current case in PDF format or a ZIP file with DICOM data).
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