2D patient positioning with VistaPano S 2.0 and VistaPano S Ceph 2.0

VistaPano S 2.0 & VistaVox S

Introduction: Patient positioning for dental X-rays

  • Overview of the video series and the importance of correct patient positioning
  • Reference planes for 2D/3D images
  • Chin rests, accessories and hygienic reprocessing
  • Patient preparation and prevention of imaging artifacts
VistaPano S 2.0

2D standard panorama image

  • Select X-ray image, body type, jaw arch, and SD/HD Mode in VistaSoft
  • Prepare the patient and select the right chin support
  • Alignment with Frankfurt horizontal, sagittal and canine laser
  • Take image and assess image quality
VistaPano S 2.0

2D bite wing exposure

  • Select standard or side-specific bite wing program
  • Set body type, jaw arch, and acquisition mode
  • Prepare the patient and align using laser lines
  • Take image and assess quality features
VistaPano S 2.0

2D sinus X-ray

  • Select sinus lateral or sinus PA image
  • Set body type, jaw arch and SD/HD mode
  • Insert special sinus chin support and align head
  • Take image and assess the sinus image
VistaPano S 2.0

2D Temporomandibular Joint Imaging (TMJ)

  • Select TMJ image in VistaSoft and set the parameters
  • Insert TMJ chin support and align patient using laser lines
  • Take images with the mouth open and closed