Patient Positioning - Planmeca ProMax 2D User Manual

10 TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT (TMJ) EXPOSURE
10.2.6 Selecting imaging angle
(Planmeca ProMax 2D S3 & Planmeca ProMax 3D units)

10.3 Patient positioning

10.3.1 Selecting patient entry position
10.3.2 Positioning patient in X-ray unit
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44 Planmeca ProMax 2D & 3D s & 3D Classic
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Select imaging angle
Temple
support
button
Up
Use the arrow buttons in the middle of the screen to select
the imaging angle for this exposure.
NOTE
To change the default angle (17 degrees), select Settings
> Program > 2200 Program Features > Lateral TMJ
Default Angle or PA TMJ Default Angle and adjust the
setting with the plus or minus sign.
Select the patient entry position as described in section
9.3.1 "Selecting patient entry position" on page 32.
1. Press the temple support button to open the temple
supports if they are not already open.
2. Guide the patient to the X-ray unit.
3. Adjust the X-ray unit to suit the height of the patient.
To do this, press either of the height adjusting
buttons until the opening in the chin support is
approximately level with the patient's mouth.
User's Manual (2D)