Dentsply Sirona Orthophos E Ceph Operating Instructions Manual page 65

Dentsply Sirona
Operating Instructions Orthophos E
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5.1.2.4.5.1 Positioning with bite block
ü The yellow bite block, the forehead support and temple supports are
inserted in the unit.
ü The relevant hygienic protective sleeves are pulled over the
accessories.
1. Guide the patient in front of the control mirror.
2. Set the unit height using the up (A) and down (B) keys. CAUTION!
The height adjustment motor starts slowly and then increases its
speed. Press and hold the key until the desired height is reached.
The motor movement is accompanied by an acoustic signal.
Ä The bite block is located at the height of the patient's anterior
teeth.
3. Guide the patient to the unit and instruct them to hold the handles
with both hands.
4. Instruct the patient to bite on the bite block.
Ä The patient's anterior teeth are positioned in the indentation in
the bite block. If necessary, push the lower teeth forwards until
they reach a stop.
5. Align the patient's head in a slightly reclined position.
Ä The patient's mandible (C) should be parallel with the floor.
5 Operation
5.1 Acquiring the X-ray image
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