15. Appendices
178 Green Smart User Manual
15.5 Acquiring Images for Pediatric Dental Patients
15.5.1 Age Group: Classification Table
Ages are classified loosely into the following correspondence between FDA definition and
one used in this manual.
Age Group FDA’s standard VATECH’s Standard
Infant 1 month to 2 years N/A
Child 2 ~ 12 years of age Child
Adolescent 12 ~16 years of age
Adult
Other 16 ~ 21 years of age
Adult > 21 years of age
15.5.2 Positioning the Pediatric Dental Patients
1. Use a laser light beam guide to locate the midsagittal plane. Direct patient focus to mirror
reflection. Affix decal to mirror to aid the patient in maintaining the correct position
throughout the exposure.
2. Move the Chinrest into a position that is slightly higher than the patient’s chin height before
requesting that the patient place chin on the rest. Direct the patient to assume a position
that resembles the erect stance of a soldier.
3. Direct the patient to stick out the chest while dropping the chin down. While holding the
unit handles for stability, direct the patient to take a half step in toward the vertical column
of the X-ray device into a position that feels as if he/she is slightly leaning backward.
4. Direct the patient to close lips around the Bite during the exposure.
5. Direct the patient to swallow and note the flat position of the tongue. Request that the
patient sucks in the cheeks, pushing the tongue into the correct flat position against the
palate and maintain this position throughout the exposure.
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