Planmeca ProMax tomography

Planmeca ProMax tomography Four tomography modes Wide beam linear tomography (film)‏ Wide beam true linear tomography (film)‏ Digital linear tomography Digital Transtomography™

Film tomography Wide beam linear tomography Cassette is perpendicular to the X-ray beam Wide beam true linear tomography Cassette is kept parallel to the image layer Constant resolution over the whole exposed area

Linear vs true linear tomoraphy pin phantom Linear: The thickness of the layer is not regular True linear: The thickness of the layer is regular

Linear vs true linear tomoraphy The resolution is optimum only in the middle of the image True linear: The resolution is constant all over the image Tomography

Digital tomography Digital linear tomography One sweep - the rotating point moves along the layer during imaging Straight 6mm layer Fast Digital Transtomography™ Multiple sweep - the beam makes oscillating and transitional movement Straight layers, adjustable thickness Better layer separation

Tomography features Straight cuttings Layer thickness selectable (1, 3, 6, 9, 18, 36 mm)‏ Adjustable step between layers Constant 1.50x magnification Pre-programmed cutting sites (based on jaw size)‏ Pre-programmed cutting angles (based on jaw shape)‏ Automatic or manual operations Specialised imaging at the dental practice High value for implantology

Tomography programs Cross-sectional tomograms 1-4 cross-sectional images (manual)‏ 4 cross sectional images (automatic)‏ 3 cross sectional images with different angles (automatic)‏ 4 cross-sectional with anatomical angles 3 cross sectional images from sinus and nasal cavity (automatic)‏ The interval between cuttings is selectable by the user (1, 3, 6, 9 or 12 mm)‏ Angle between cuttings in multi- angle tomograms is ±6°, the image no 2 corresponds to the selected target position Anatomical angles are according to the curvature of the jaw, the image no 2 corresponds to the selected target position

Tomography programs Longitudinal tomograms 1-4 longitudinal images (manual)‏ 3 longitudinal images (automatic)‏ 3 longitudinal images with different angles (automatic)‏ 3 longitudinal images from the sinus and nasal cavity angle between cuttings in multi- angle tomograms is transtomogram

Tomography programs Mixed tomograms 1 cross-sectional and 1 longitudinal images (automatic)‏ 3 cross-sectional images and 1 longitudinal image (automatic)‏ 3 cross-sectional images with different angles and 1 longitudinal image (automatic)‏ Mixed tomograms give 3D- information from the target site Necessary for exact measurements the interval between cuttings is selectable by the user angle between cuttings in multi- angle tomograms is transtomogram

Taking tomogram Step #1 Take impression Step #2 Mark the target Step #3 Impression in machine Step #4 Make program selections Step #5 Set layer to mark Step #6 Patient in machine Step #7 Touch Ready Step #8 Exposure

Taking tomogram Step #1 Take Impression

Taking tomogram Step #1 Take impression Step #2 Mark the target

Taking tomogram Step #3 Impression in machine

Taking tomogram Step #4 Make program selections

Taking tomogram ProMax's concept positions the patient automatically so the area to be exposured is precisely within the focal layer. The operator simply selects the proper coordinates of the object, and ProMax goes to the right position.

Taking tomogram Step #5 Set layer to mark with joystick Adjust angle with the angle buttons

Taking tomogram Step # 6 Patient in machine Patient bites the impression When the target is upper jaw, adjust the maxillary alveolar ridge horizontal When the target is lower jaw adjust the lower part of the mandible horizontal Fine adjust the target with the positioning lights

Taking tomogram Step # 7 touch Ready Step # 8 Press exposure button

Taking tomogram 3 x CRS 1xLNG Auto Angle The diagnostic set must include the longitudinal and the one best cross-sectional images.

The End More information: Erkki Hiltunen Product Manager, X-rays tel: +358 20 7795 456 erkki.hiltunen@planmeca.com Mark Niemi tel: +358 20 7795 743 mark.niemi@planmeca.com www.planmeca.com 4/2011