Taking An X-Ray - GENDEX DenOptix QST Manual Del Usuario Y De Servicio

5.4

Taking an X-ray

Intraoral imaging
apical projections. Fold back the barrier prior to inserting it into the positioning device. This
will ensure that the imaging plate is firmly held in place. Ensure that the imaging plate (not
the barrier) is in the center of the aiming ring. Expose the X-ray in the usual manner.
Exposure settings should be in accordance with Section 5.1.
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Figure 5-3
Ensure the computer, monitor and DenOptix
QST scanner are switched on and properly
connected. The green LED indicates that the
system is ready to scan.
Figure 5-4
Launch your imaging software. Refer to your
Imaging Software User Manual for details
(VixWin shown).
Figure 5-5
Place an erased I/O imaging plate in the
sealed barrier envelope and position in the
patient's mouth. Make sure that the blue
side (front of the barrier envelope and,
therefore, front of the imaging plate) is
toward the X-ray source. Wear appropriate
gloves and protective attire.
We recommend the use of a positioning
device. The orientation dot should be posi-
tioned toward the occlusal surface for peri-
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Doc # M010-004WWE July 2005