2D/3D patient positioning for VistaVox S and VistaVox S Ceph

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
VistaVox S Ceph

2D standard panoramic image

  • Select standard panorama and other panoramic options
  • Set body type, jaw arch and SD/HD mode
  • Prepare the patient, select the chin support and align precisely
  • Take image and assess quality features
VistaVox S Ceph

2D bite wing exposure

  • Select standard, left or right bite wing exposure
  • Set body type, jaw arch and SD/HD mode
  • Select the holder for the bite block and align the patient
  • Take image and assess image quality
VistaVox S Ceph

2D sinus X-ray

  • Select sinus lateral or sinus PA image
  • Set image parameters and prepare the patient
  • Insert sinus chin support and align using laser lines
  • Take image and assess quality features
VistaVox S Ceph

2D Temporomandibular Joint Imaging (TMJ)

  • Select TMJ image and image parameters in VistaSoft
  • Insert TMJ chin support and align the patient precisely
  • Take series image with the mouth open and closed
  • Assess joint visualization and image quality
VistaVox S Ceph

Ceph/cephalometric images

  • Select Ceph lateral skull, Ceph PA/AP or carpus image
  • Prepare the patient for Ceph imaging
  • Positioning with ear rods, nasion
  • Take image and assess quality features
VistaVox S Ceph

CBCT full scan X-ray image

  • Select CBCT full scan, maxilla or mandible
  • Set jaw arch, body type, and HQ or SQ
  • Select chin support/bite block and align patient using laser lines
  • Assess the 3D volume
VistaVox S Ceph

CBCT 5x5 X-ray image

  • Select 5x5 FOV for the anterior, molar or premolar region
  • Select jaw arch, body type, and HQ or SQ
  • Select chin support/bite block and align patient using laser lines
  • Assess the 3D volume
VistaVox S Ceph

CBCT sinus image

  • Select CBCT full scan in VistaSoft and set exposure parameters
  • Select sinus chin support and prepare the patient
  • Align the patient in the median-sagittal plane and position the occlusal surface
  • Assess the 3D volume and full visualization of the sinus region