Attaching The Upper Jaw Support - Brainlab RT/RS Hardware User's Manual

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3.3.2

Attaching the Upper Jaw Support

Before You Begin
Verify the positioning of the reference plate before molding the mask, as it must be directly
adjacent to the patient's upper jaw.
Patients with false teeth/dentures should remove them before attaching or adjusting the reference
plate.
Avoid collision with the patient's teeth, nose or lips when attaching the Upper Jaw Support.
How to Attach the Upper Jaw Support
Steps
Hardware User Guide Rev. 4.9 RT / RS Stereotactic Hardware
Attach the Upper Jaw Support to the mask ring using the screws provided.
1.
Make sure the "A" and "S" engraved on the Upper Jaw Support are aligned with the
corresponding engravings on the mask ring.
Select the appropriate reference plate. It should be able to reach the patient's upper
2.
jaw.
Slip the silicone disposable over the reference plate. The lower part of the U-shaped
disposable should be towards the patient's upper teeth/palate.
3.
NOTE: The silicone disposables are hygienic devices designed for single use only.
Adjust the hand screw (④ on Figure 36) so that the reference plate is positioned di-
4. rectly below the upper jaw of the patient. This should prevent longitudal movement of
the head.
Figure 38
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