Plate Care And Preparation - Allpro ScanX-12 DVM Instruction Manual

PLATE CARE & PREPARATION
Prior to performing the Intraoral and
Extraoral imaging procedures provided
on the following pages, the user must
be familiar with the care, handling
and preparation of the PSP in order
to ensure successful image scanning.
Figure 2 shows the configuration of a
typical Intraoral Size #2 PSP and Figure
3 shows a typical Extraoral plate.
Black Side or Back of PSP
Handle PSPs with Care.
 Avoid scratching or soiling PSPs.
 Do not bend PSPs or apply unnecessary pressure.
 Do not store PSPs in a hot or moist area.
 Protect the PSPs from direct sunlight and ultraviolet rays.
 Pick up the PSPs using two fingers around the edges to avoid unnecessary
contact with the plates.
CAUTION:
Plate Protection
When storing or transferring PSPs use a Plate Transfer Box for Intraoral PSPs or
an X-ray Cassette for Extraoral PSPs.
Plate Transfer Box. Place the Intraoral PSP covered with a Barrier Envelope
into the Plate Transfer Box with the sensitive (front) side of the PSP facing down.
Cassettes must not contain intensifying screens when using PSPs.
Note:
X-ray Cassette. Place the Extraoral PSP into the appropriate X-ray Cassette
with the sensitive (front) side of the PSP towards the Tube-side of the cassette
and close cassette.
Figure 3. Typical Extraoral Plate Configuration
Always use a Barrier Envelope for each Intraoral plate. Exercise care in
handling the plate so as not to scratch the sensitive surface or nick the
edges.
Printed side
Figure 2. Intraoral PSP Configuration
White or Sensitive Side
or Front of PSP
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Tube or Sensitive
side