CDR Positioning System User Guide

1 CDR Positioning SystemUser GuideSchick Technologies, 47th AvenueLong Island City, NY 11101(718) 937-5765(718) 937-5962 (fax)PART NUMBER B1051044 REV. Copyright 2002 by Schick Technologies, Rights ReservedPart NumberB1051044 Rev. March 21, 2002!Printed in the United States of AmericaThis document was originally prepared in EnglishMany of the designations used by manufacturers and sellers todistinguish their products are claimed as trademarks. Where thosedesignations appear in this document, and Schick Technologies, aware of a trademark claim, the designations have been printed incaps or initial PositioningB1051044 Rev.

2 IContents1. Introduction .. Welcome .. Your CDR Positioning System .. Using Sensor Sheaths .. Using Aiming Rings and Arms ..12. Procedures .. Getting Started .. Universal Bite Tab Holder .. Universal Endodontic Tab Universal Anterior Periapical Tab Universal Bitewing Tab Holder .. Universal Posterior Periapical Holder ..73. Service and Reference .. Part Product Support and Service .. Recommended Date of Recommended Storage Conditions ..8B1051044 Rev. CDR PositioningiiSafety NoticesChoking HazardProper precautions must be taken when using holders in the CDR Positioning System .

3 Toprevent accidental choking, ensure the holders are correctly positioned and stabilized whenplaced inside the patient's mouth. Athough the edges and corners of the sensor holders andsheaths have been rounded to increase patient comfort, be aware of any condition that maycause the patient to gag or choke while the holder is in Not Use Holder if DamagedSensor holders are carefully inspected before they are shipped to you for normal use. In theunlikely event of mechanical damage either prior or during shipment, discard the holderand do not use Use Sheaths with HoldersWhen used correctly, sheaths provide an effective barrier against exposure to bacteria andinfection.

4 Use new sensor sheaths and holders for each new patient. The sheath is anintegral part of the CDR System and should always be placed over the sensor beforepositioning the PositioningB1051044 Rev. 11. Introduction WelcomeYour new CDR Positioning System provides maximum flexibility in helping you placeyour CDR Sensors precisely where you want them for the best digital images. Roundededges and corners around the tabs significantly increase comfort for your patients duringpositioning, so you can perform your work efficiently and with greater Your CDR Positioning SystemEach tab type in the CDR Positioning System is color-coded and area-specific, so you canalways find the right tab for the intraoral areas you intend to X-ray.

5 The CDR PositioningSystem contains the following tabs: Universal Bite Tab Holders (red) Universal Endodontic Tab Holders (green) Universal Anterior Periapical Tab Holders (white) Universal Bitewing Tab Holders (blue) Universal Posterior Periapical Tab Holders (yellow)The CDR Positioning System is designed to accommodate all CDR sensors. Holders aredisposable, single-use items. They can be repositioned several times, if necessary, for thesame patient, but they should be disposed of at the end of that patient's Using Sensor SheathsHolders must always be used with sensor sheaths, which provide an effective deterrentagainst are available for Size 1 and Size 2 sensors.

6 When placing the sheath over thesensor, make sure the sensor is inserted completely into the sheath. The sheath should fitsnugly over the sensor with the seams of the sheath lined up along the edge of the sensor --not across the flat imaging needed, the holder can be lifted from the sheath and repositioned. Removing saliva fromthe sheath may be helpful if the holder is used repeatedly during the same Using Aiming Rings and ArmsYour CDR Positioning System is compatible with other Positioning instruments (aimingrings and arms) that you have purchased previously from Schick Technologies or from anyof our authorized Rev.

7 CDR Positioning22. Getting StartedWe have supplied specific use instructions for each holder in this section, but the first stepsare common to all holders, as shown 1. Common Steps for Using HoldersStepInstructionIllustrationStep 1 Select Appropriate Size Sheathfor SensorStep 2 Place Sheath over SensorStep 3 Position Holder on Sheath(Actual position will vary withholder and area to be with the followingparagraphs for specificplacement information)CDR PositioningB1051044 Rev. Universal Bite Tab HolderREFERENCEThis tab is color-coded Bite Tab on Sheath(Horizontal) (Step 3)Placing Bite Tab on Sheath(Vertical) (Step 3)USAGE1.

8 Select appropriate size sheath for Place sheath over sensor. Select bite tab and removeprotective strip from For horizontal bitewings, place bite tab horizontally onthe sheath in the center of the sensor. For verticalbitewings, place bite tab vertically on the sheath in thecenter of the Position sensor in patient's mouth. Make other X-rayhead or Positioning instrument adjustments as ready, take Reposition tab if Dispose of tab and sheath at the end of this patient' Rev. CDR Universal Endodontic Tab HolderREFERENCEThis tab is color-coded Endodontic Tab onSheath (Anterior) (Step 3)Placing Endodontic Tab onSheath (Posterior) (Step 3)USAGE1.

9 Select appropriate size sheath for Place sheath over sensor. Select endodontic tab andremove protective strip from For posterior images, place endodontic tab at the centerof the sensor. For anterior images, place endodontic tabat the edge of the sensor near the Position sensor in patient's mouth. Make other X-rayhead or Positioning instrument adjustments as ready, take Reposition tab if Dispose of tab and sheath at the end of this patient' PositioningB1051044 Rev. Universal Anterior Periapical Tab HolderREFERENCEThis tab is color-coded Anterior Tab onSheath (Maxillary) (Step 3)Placing Anterior Tab onSheath (Mandibular) (Step 3)USAGE1.

10 Select appropriate size sheath for Place sheath over sensor. Select anterior tab andremove protective strip from For maxillary and mandibular images, place anteriortab at the center of the Position sensor in patient's mouth. Make other X-rayhead or Positioning instrument adjustments as ready, take Reposition tab if Dispose of tab and sheath at the end of this patient' Rev. CDR Universal Bitewing Tab Holder REFERENCEThis tab is color-coded Bitewing Tab onSheath (Horizontal) (Step 3)Placing Bitewing Tab onSheath (Vertical) (Step 3)USAGE1.