7. Acquiring CEPH images
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7.2.2
Frontal (PA) mode
1. Rotate the ear rods 90° clockwise from their initial position as shown in the figure
Nasal Positioner
Ear Rod
Porion position
reference indicator
Use the Porion position
reference indicator that
appears in the acquired
image to easily confirm the
location of Porion.
2. Fold the nasal positioner up. The nasal positioner is not used in Frontal mode.
3. Guide the patient to the CEPH unit.
4. Ask the patient to stand upright facing the sensor. Make sure that the patient’s
shoulders are level and that his/her neck is relaxed.