Introduction - GENDEX Oralix AC Manuel De L'utilisateur

1 Introduction

Intended Use
The Gendex Oralix AC is a high frequency X-ray system designed to produce gray scale intraoral
images to film or digital receptors.
Oralix ® AC is a system for radiography of teeth in conjunction with an intraoral detector (intraoral
film or electronic x-ray image sensor). It can provide radiographs useful for observing the formation
and condition of deciduous and permanent teeth and of the surrounding bone structure, for the
diagnosis of tender areas of teeth and gums, for locating impacted and supernumerary teeth, for
root canal therapy, and in other conservation work. Oralix AC can also be used for certain
radiographic procedures with extra-oral detector used in dento-maxillo-facial radiography, such as
transcranial projection of the TMJ and submento-vertex or lateral projection of the mandible with
extra-oral film-screen cassette.
The Oralix AC system consists of:
The Oralix AC dental X-ray tubehead, i.e. a radiographic generator comprising a X-ray
tube and a high-voltage transformer assembled in the same enclosure that also includes
various provisions for X-ray shielding and filtering, high voltage insulation, heat
convection and sinking, and safety devices;
A Beam Limiting Device (BLD) and Position Indicating Device (PID), also commonly
known as a dental "cone";
An articulated suspension arm;
A rigid extension arm;
A wall support (except in the case of dental unit mount and of mobile assemblies);
A microprocessor-controlled timer, either DENS-O-MAT or SECONDENT, that provides
all necessary controls for the operation and the emission of x-rays. Note that one DENS-
O-MAT timer could control the operation of two tubeheads (if the relevant option has been
installed).
Oralix AC provides high quality X-ray irradiation by means of state-of-the-art technology. The
diagnostic value and quality of the radiographic images obtained ultimately depends as well upon
good positioning, on the detector used (film or electronic sensor) and on the subsequent image
processing (either chemical or electronic), on compliance with the appropriate radiographic
procedure, and, last but not least, on proper viewing technique.
This manual is intended to assist the user in the safe and efficient operation of the equipment
described.
The equipment must be used in accordance with the procedures contained in the manual and must not be
used for purposes other than those which are described herein.
The equipment should only be used by persons having recognized qualification and, if relevant, having
adequate training on the particular equipment, especially regarding protective measures such as radiation
protection. It is the responsibility of the user to ensure that the applicable regulations regarding
installation and operation of the equipment are observed. Incorrect operation, or failure of the user to
maintain the equipment in accordance with the scheduled maintenance, relieves the manufacturer or his
agent from all responsibility for consequent non-compliance, damage, injury, defects and/or other
malfunction.
Printed on: 22 Mär 2012, 09:22:12 am; Printed by: TOBIAS BAUER
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