These illustrations show a malocclusion.
The first picture illustrates the narrow anterior layer thickness of most panoramic systems and the resultant difficulty in positioning all of the dentition within this narrow area of focus.
The second illustration shows the 50% wider anterior layer thickness of the CRANEX D which makes it easy to position all of the anterior dentition within the area of focus.
Patient positioning
Stable patient positioning
Good image quality can only be achieved if the patient is held accurately and firmly in position. The CRANEX D's four point patient positioning system ensures patient stability.
Patient positioning
- The red positioning light makes it easy to see the center of anterior layer.
- The motorized movements are operated from the unit’s control panel.
- A hinged mirror allows the operator to verify the correct patient position prior to taking the image.
Patient support
Once correctly positioned, rigid support of the patient’s head is essential to avoid patient movement and image blurring. The CRANEX D utilizes a four-point patient holding system that firmly yet gently holds the patient’s head in place. The patient’s head is supported at three points, and the chin with the chin support and a bite block or lip support.
Open design
The open design of the CRANEX D assures that patient entry and exit is easy and comfortable. The operator has an open access to patient and clear visibility during the patient positioning.
Automatic Collimator Selector (ACS)
Motorized and automatic collimators - simply by choosing the imaging mode from the user interface.
Imaging programs
With the CRANEX D you can perform standard panoramic, pediatric panoramic, sectional panoramic, TMJ and sinus examinations and optional cephalometric examinations.
Adult panoramic
All panoramic programs include automatic spinal compensation for an excellent view of the anterior teeth without distracting spinal shadow.
Child panoramic
A shorter exposure time and reduced exposure field lowers patient dose.
Cephalometric
Lateral and PA images.
Sectional Imaging
Any combination of 1 to 5 panoramic image sections can be selected. This reduces the patient radiation dose as only the region of interest needs to be exposed.
TMJ
TMJ images are taken mouth open and/or closed for functional evaluation and condyle anatomy.
Cephalometric unit
Anatomically correct Imaging Geometry
CRANEX D utilizes the central cephalometric projection technique, the very same technique that film based systems use. The image readout is accomplished using a narrow beam technique. Soft tissue filtration is done automatically, based on the position of the nasion support.
Dual Sensor Design (DSD)
The CRANEX D with the optional cephalalostat can be equipped with one CCD sensor for the practice taking an occasional ceph, or with two sensors for higher volume cephalometric usage.
Cephalometric unit
The height of the digital cephalostat is controlled directly from the cephalostat. The head support can be rotated at 45 degrees intervals and the nasion support can be adjusted vertically to correctly support the head regardless of patient size.
Cephalometric field size for full and reduced exposures.
Detailed design
All controls and accessories are close to the operator.
Robust stainless steel CCD sensor is designed to last.
CCD sensor can be easily removed from panoramic unit for cephalometric use