Patient movement during the taking of a pantomogram is reduced by:

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A three-point fixation of the patient's head is the best choice to reduce patient movement during the taking of a pantomogram. This involves securing the patient's forehead, chin, and temple areas to the machine or holder to minimize head and neck movement. Reducing exposure time and having the patient rinse with mouthwash may help to improve image quality, but they do not directly address patient movement. Taking the film sitting down may lead to more movement due to the difficulty of maintaining a stable head position while seated.

Patient Movement During the Taking of a Pantomogram Is Reduced