User guide

Acquiring a Panoramic, TMJ x2 or Sinus Image
CS 9300 System User Guide (SM748)_Ed 01 5–3
Preparing and Positioning the Patient
To prepare and position the patient, follow these steps:
1. Ask the patient to remove all metal objects.
2. Ask the patient to wear a lead apron. Ensure that the apron lays flat across the
patient’s shoulders.
3. On the Control Panel, press and hold to raise the chin rest to the maximum
height. The system will not allow an acquisition to be made unless this is done.
4. Ask the patient to enter the unit. On the Control Panel, press and hold to
adjust the unit to the height of the patient.
5. Ask the patient to do the following:
NOTE
If the patient is too tall, ask the patient to sit on a stool.
 Stand up straight.
 Grip the lower handle on each side.
 Rest the chin on the chin rest support
and bite into the bite block.
 Position the feet slightly forward.
 Relax and lower the shoulders for full
motion of the unit rotative arm.