abstract |
A bite device for the correct positioning of a patient when a panoramic x-ray is taken, comprising a holder part ( 42 ) which can be placed in a fixed direction in relation to the x-ray device, a plate ( 46 ) which can pivot against the holder and which is provided with a bite part ( 50 ) into which a patient bites, and means ( 58, 60 ) for detecting the pivoting angle A between the plate ( 46 ) and the holder part ( 42 ). |