Salient_Characteristics_-_Intraoral_DXTTR_III_RFI.pdf

SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS

Dental X‐Ray Trainer

Sailient Characteristics:

Below are the minimum salient characteristics for the required dental X-Ray manikin training heads:

• Manikin must consist of a real human skull/jaw is enclosed inside the manikin head and mandible articulated mechanically for smooth and durable movement.

• Human skull must be filled with tissue-equivalent material for appropriate radio-absorption.

• Teeth must be anchored by slightly resilient plastic gums that also reduce chipping and are coated with radiolucent, shock absorbing material.

• Must have a lifelike, pliable, tongue to add realism to the training environment.

• The pliable tongue is supported on the floor of the mouth by a tissue-equivalent vinyl section.

• The outer skin is made of vinyl and the flesh is molded directly onto the skull.

• Each human skull must follow industry standards.

• X-ray manikin heads must use a lever operated ratchet-and-pawl mechanism for opening and closing the mouth and holds it open in any position.

• Must have an adjustable strap to hold head firmly onto the dental headrest.

• Must have a way to suspend the trainer from the back of a chair.

• The head is mounted with a ball-and-socket joint corresponding to the base of the cervical spine, held securely in position by a clamping lever.