Dental x-ray manual positioners are devices used in the dental industry. The purpose for positioners is to help the end-user position the x-ray films, sensor or phosphor plates in the patient's mouth. They are intended and designed to help improve the quality of workflows and proper techniques of dental x-ray taking.
Rinn Holders are popular manual positioners that were designed and invented by Dr. John A. Rinn who commercialized the devices around the 1940’s. There have been several other designs over the years offering a range of options for various dental imaging workflows and techniques for patients.
There several recommended types of dental manual aligners including:
Rinn holders are an essential tool for dentistry to help capture quality diagnostic dental x-rays while decreasing patient anxiety or discomfort. The devices have contributed in more effective ways for proper positioning, reducing retakes and minimizing radiation.