11 SINUS EXPOSURE
56 Planmeca ProMax 2D & 3D s & 3D Classic
User’s Manual (2D)
11.3 Patient positioning
11.3.1 Selecting patient entry position
Select the patient entry position as described in section
9.3.1 “Selecting patient entry position” on page 32.
11.3.2 Positioning patient in X-ray unit
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.
4. Ask the patient to step forward, grasp the patient
handles, stretch and straighten their back and neck,
and press their lips against the chin support. The
patient's nose must rest on top of the support and
their mouth must be closed.
The positioning lights for the midsagittal and Frankfort
plane come on. The lights will automatically switch off
after two minutes. To switch them off earlier, press the
positioning joystick.
To switch them back on, do one of the following:
•
Press the thumb wheel on the underside of the
patient support table.
•
Press any of the positioning controls (button or
joystick).
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