Introduction; Device Description; Intended Use - Planmeca Viso G7 User Manual

1 Introduction

1.1 Device description

1.2 Intended use

User's manual
The manual applies to the following X-ray units:
• Planmeca Viso G7
NOTE
This manual is valid for Planmeca Viso software version 1.1.1 or later. This
software version is compatible with Planmeca Romexis software version
5.2.0.r or later. To check the software version of your X-ray unit, select
Settings > About > 4100 Component Information > Viso ProTouch SW
Version.
Make sure that you are fully acquainted with the appropriate radiation
protection measures and these instructions before you use the X-ray unit.
Note that your X-ray unit may not feature all the options described in these
instructions.
These instructions include options that may not be available in all countries.
NOTE
The X-ray unit may be used by health care professionals only.
NOTE
Cone beam imaging should not be used for routine (or screening)
examinations. The imaging examinations must be justified for each patient to
demonstrate that the benefits outweigh the risks.
The Planmeca Viso X-ray unit uses cone beam computed tomography
(CBCT) to produce three-dimensional (3D) images of the maxillofacial and
ENT anatomies. Two-dimensional (2D) images are produced with the
tomosynthesis method (panoramic imaging) as well as conventional 2D
radiography (cephalometric imaging, 2D views).
In CBCT a cylindrical volume of data is captured in one imaging procedure.
The data consists of several hundred sample images which are taken from
different directions to cover a certain pre-programmed target area. These
samples are used for 3D reconstruction (using a separate 3D reconstruction
PC) that can be viewed in three dimensions using a separate workstation
and the Planmeca Romexis software.
Planmeca Viso is a system intended to produce two-dimensional (2D) and
three-dimensional (3D) digital x-ray images as well as three-dimensional
(3D) and four-dimensional (4D) optical images of the dento-maxillo-facial,
cervical spine and ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat) regions at the direction of
healthcare professionals as diagnostic support for pediatric and adult
patients.
1 Introduction
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