INTRAORAL DENTAL X-RAY / SENSOR POSITIONING AND SECURE FIXATION SYSTEM IN PEDIATRIC PATIENTS

Abstract

The invention relates to an intraoral positioning and secure fixation system with a pediatric-compatible intraoral body, safety flange, replaceable film or sensor cartridge, extraoral accessible articulated guide arm, multi-axis angle adjustment mechanism, angle locking or torque limiting device, and secondary safety coupling, which enables safe, repeatable, and minimally disruptive positioning of film or digital sensor within the oral cavity during intraoral dental radiography in pediatric patients.

Description

1 TARIFF INTRAORAL DENTAL X-RAY / SENSOR POSITIONING IN PEDIATRIC PATIENTS AND A SECURE FIXING SYSTEM TECHNICAL AREA 5 The invention relates to the use of film or digital imaging during intraoral dental radiography in pediatric patients. The sensor is placed inside the mouth safely, repeatably and with minimal discomfort. It features a pediatric-compatible intraoral body that allows for positioning, and a safety flange. replaceable film or sensor cartridge, hinged and accessible from outside the mouth. steering arm, multi-axis angle adjustment mechanism, angle locking or torque 10 an intraoral positioning with a restraint system and a secondary safety attachment and it relates to a secure fastening system. PREVIOUS TECHNIQUE In intraoral dental imaging procedures performed on pediatric patients, film 15 or placing the digital sensor in the appropriate position inside the mouth and taking the shot It must be kept in the designated position until completion. However, the child oral anatomy in patients, low patient tolerance, gag reflex, fear, and hyperactivity. Factors such as these ensure the correct and safe positioning of the film or sensor. It makes it more difficult. 20 A significant portion of current intraoral film and sensor holders are for adult mouths. They are structured according to anatomy. These retainers are used in children. in this case the retainer does not fit in the mouth, causes discomfort to the child, or It may trigger the gag reflex. Only adult-type grippers are used. Reducing their size allows the child patient to naturally grasp and bite their lips. 25 sufficient in terms of providing a stabilization surface suitable for its behavior It is not. Using smaller, more suitable parts for the child patient, the part may not be unintentional. the risk of it moving backward in the mouth, getting stuck in the throat or being swallowed It brings with it. Some of the existing holders have a film or sensor size of 30°. Although its positioning is ensured, it is protected from this by a large safety flange that remains outside the opening. a two-stage safety system using an independent secondary safety link in conjunction with it. It does not have a structure. 2 The child patient is unable to hold the film or sensor firmly with their own hand. because the film or sensor needs to be secured by a parent or caregiver This may be necessary. This procedure involves the caregiver's hand entering the radiation field and This leads to the risk of unnecessary radiation exposure. Also, manually... In the stabilization process, the film or sensor position is kept the same in every shot. 5 It is becoming more difficult to create. Changing the film or sensor angle during shooting can affect the intended image. This can lead to the inability to obtain the image and the need for reshoots. Reshoots, This leads to an increase in the application time and the radiation dose received. This is the case. In existing systems with adjustable angles, the joint suddenly 10 in the child patient. inability to maintain the angle determined under the movements or to safely apply the force It may not be possible to limit it in this way. Torque-limiting safety locking. The ability to provide precise micro-adjustment is not offered together in the same design. The rigid and thick structure of the digital sensors can damage the cheeks, palate, and gums of a child patient. It may cause discomfort in these areas. The hard edges of the sensor may come into contact with the inside of the mouth. 15 soft enclosure separating from tissues, cushioning or distributing biting force The limited number of surfaces available in current systems makes imaging a difficult process for a child patient. It reduces the tolerance it shows. Indexing prevents the film or sensor cartridge from being inserted in the wrong direction. its structure, the lock that prevents the cartridge from unintentionally separating from the main body, sensor 20 the soft contact surfaces surrounding the edges and the cable in wired sensors The guidance channel, which reduces the distortion of the sensor angle, is integrated into the same system. The absence of this feature also affects application security and repeatability. It restricts. In conclusion, current systems are not suitable for pediatric oral anatomy and provide intraoral imaging. acceptance, two-stage physical security against escaping into the throat, no need for an accompanying hand Extraoral positioning and locked angular stability during shooting are achieved using the same mechanical system. It fails to adequately integrate these elements within the architecture. THE PURPOSE OF THE INVENTION 30 The purpose of the invention is to improve the imaging of films during intraoral dental X-ray imaging in pediatric patients. or the digital sensor can be safely, repeatably and with minimal discomfort placed inside the mouth. The goal is to create a holding and fixing system that enables its positioning. 3 Another purpose of the invention is to create a pacifier-like pediatric intraoral body with wide safety features. flange, secondary safety connection, hinged steering handle located outside the mouth, multi Axial angle adjustment mechanism and pediatric sensor or film cartridge together. The aim is to provide a combined safety and fixation structure suitable for the child patient by using. Another aim of the invention is to provide a shortened intraoral length and soft contact 5 pacifier-like with a surface, lip-grip geometry, and bite pads through the oral cavity the child's natural lip grasping and biting behavior The aim is to provide intraoral stabilization by utilizing this method. Another purpose of the invention is to connect the large safety flange outside the mouth with the inside of the mouth. physically limiting the body's backward movement from the lip line and flange 10 or a safety cord or collar attached to an external attachment point connected to the mouthpiece. or to create a second layer of security with an external fastening element. Another purpose of the invention is to allow the film or digital sensor to be held by a parent or caregiver's hand. without needing to be held, the articulated steering arm remains outside the mouth and much more 15 Positioning by the technician via the axial angle adjustment mechanism The aim is to ensure that the caregiver's hand is minimized from entering the radiation field. The aim is to standardize clinical practice. Another purpose of the invention is to connect film or other multiaxial joints with ball joints or other multiaxial joints. Adjusting the sensor's angle relative to the target tooth and the friction clamping nut, cam lock, toothed click, spring-loaded clamping, screw counter, indexed stop or torque limiting 20 The purpose of the locking mechanism is to ensure that the set angle is maintained throughout the shooting process. This aims to reduce alignment errors and the need for retakes. Another purpose of the invention is to allow torque-limited or controlled slippage. If a joint is used, the film shows the child's sudden head or jaw movements. or to reduce the transmission of excessive force to the sensor housing. 25 Another purpose of the invention is to provide an optional mechanical or motorized fine-tuning system. without the technician needing to intervene in the child's mouth again The aim is to enable precise correction of the angular position of the film or sensor. Another objective of the invention is to create periapical, bite-wing and selected occlusal sections of the same main body. 30 that allows it to be used with different film or sensor sizes in the shoots. This involves offering replaceable cartridges or size adapters. Another purpose of the invention is to prevent the film or sensor cartridge from being inserted in the wrong direction. The indexing structure that prevents this separates the hard edges of the sensor from the oral tissues. Soft wrapping, lock and sensor cable to prevent unintentional detachment of the cartridge. 4 through the guiding channel, pediatric use safety and clinical practicality to increase. Another purpose of the invention is a friction adjustment mechanism with angle locking or torque limiting. degree scale, directional sign, indexing point or pre-marked Recreating the positions set through designated stops and different 5 The aim is to facilitate the repeatability of positions in the shots. LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1. General view of the invention's use in pediatric patients. Figure 2. Detailed view of the disposable sterile sheath or replaceable contact piece. 10 appearance Figure 3. Internal structure of the multi-axis joint located within the fine-tuning module. detailed view showing The corresponding numbers in the figures are: 15 1. Pediatric-compatible pacifier-like intraoral body 2. Wide safety flange / outer lip stop surface 3. Locked pediatric film or digital sensor cartridge 4. Soft, padded bite area 5. Articulated steering arm located outside the mouth 20 6. Ball-joint or multi-axis angle adjustment mechanism 7. Angle locking / torque limiting friction adjustment mechanism. 8. Safety lanyard / collar / external fastening element 9. Replaceable cartridge or size adapter 10. Micro-motor or mechanical fine-tuning module 25 11. RF or wired remote command receiver unit 12. Disposable sterile sheath or replaceable contact piece 13. Sensor cable routing channel or clip DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION 30 The invention relates to the use of film or digital imaging during intraoral dental radiography in pediatric patients. The sensor is placed inside the mouth safely, repeatably and with minimal discomfort. It is a clamping and securing system used for positioning. The system basically consists of pediatric compatible pacifier-like intraoral body (1), wide safety flange (2), lockable pediatric film or digital sensor cartridge (3), soft padded bite area (4), The articulated steering arm (5) located outside the mouth, ball-joint or multi-axis angle adjustment its mechanism (6), angle locking or torque limiting friction adjustment device (7) and The system includes a safety rope, bracelet or external fastening element (8). The system also 5 Replaceable cartridge or size adapter depending on the film or sensor size to be used. (9), mechanical or micro-motor fine adjustment module (10), RF or wired remote the command receiving unit (11), disposable sterile cover or replaceable contact piece (12) and may include the sensor cable routing channel or clip (13). The invention relates to pediatric periapical, bite-wing, and selected occlusal imaging. It can be used. Film or digital sensor, locked pediatric film or digital sensor 10 The cartridge (3) is carried on it. The structure to which the cartridge (3) is attached is the intraoral body (1), Working together with the safety flange (2) and articulated steering arm (5), the viewing the element being both fixed inside the mouth and guided from outside the mouth It provides. Pediatric compatible pacifier-like intraoral body (1), child's lips and teeth 15 It is structured in such a way that it can be placed between them. The intraoral body (1) is medical silicone. TPE, TPU or similar biocompatible elastomer outer sheath with PP, PEEK, medical grade. consisting of a rigid core carrier made of at least one polyamide material It is possible to achieve this. The rigid core ensures the structural integrity of the load-bearing system. biocompatible elastomer outer sheath provides gentle contact with the oral tissues of the pediatric patient. 20 It constitutes. The part of the pacifier-like intraoral body (1) that remains in the mouth is 18-35 mm to have a width of 10-28 mm, a height of 3-12 mm and a thickness of 3-12 mm It can be adjusted. Shore A 30-70 hardness is required on surfaces in contact with the patient. A material within this range can be used. The part that enters the mouth should be 25 cm towards the base of the tongue. Its elongation is limited. The lip gripping surface is convex, oval, or anatomical. created in a transitional way, from the child's natural mouth-grasping behavior It is used. In this form, the intraoral body (1) is an adult type film only. It is not a scaled-down version of the retainer, but rather takes into account the anatomy and tolerance of the child's mouth. It creates a stabilization surface by taking [the material]. The child's 30 grasping the body with its lips and the soft padded biting area (4) with its teeth holding it between the film or sensor restricts its movement inside the mouth. It is helpful. 6 The bite area (4) contains a soft buffer structure. This buffer structure raised, grooved or designed to distribute the pressure applied by the upper and lower teeth It can have a honeycomb texture. This surface structure is located between the teeth of the oral cavity (1). slipping and rubbing the hard edges of the film or digital sensor against the cheek, palate, and gums. separating them from their tissues and concentrating pressure at the contact areas 5 It reduces. The wide safety flange (2) is located at the continuation of the mouth body (1) and during use. It is positioned outside the lip line. Safety flange (2), Circular, oval or butterfly-shaped, the intraoral body (1) from the lip line It forms a mechanical stop surface that prevents it from moving backward. The flange (2) 10 Because it remains outside the lip line, the entire system moves into the mouth. It is physically restricted. Thus, it prevents choking or involuntary swallowing. A first layer of safety is provided against this risk. However, the safety flange... (2) may include a ring, hole, channel or lock slot. Safety cord, bracelet or external fastening element (8), into the ring, hole, channel or lock slot in question 15 It can be attached. The safety attachment (8) can be attached to the clinical gown, technician's glove or a safety lanyard, wristband, or break-resistant strap that can be attached to another external holding point It can be configured in the form of a strap or external fastener. This allows safety link (8), unlike the mechanical stop function of the safety flange (2) It creates a second layer of security. The system unintentionally 20 Safety harness in case it loosens, falls off, or moves backward in the mouth. (8) ensures that the system remains externally controllable. Thus, the wide Secondary safety connection (8) with safety flange (2) reduces the risk of escaping into the throat in two stages. It limits it as such. Locked pediatric film or digital sensor cartridge (3), intraoral film or digital 25 It is used to move the sensor to the target location. Cartridge (3), size 0, 1 and 2 It has a modifiable structure that can adapt to film or sensor formats. The cartridge (3) can also be arranged in a rotatable manner for right or left-handed use. Cartridge tongue, compression clip, for holding film or digital sensor in cartridge (3), Elastic scoop or magnetic reciprocating element can be used. Cartridge (3), 30 It may include a latch or lock that prevents it from unintentionally detaching from the main body. The locking mechanism reduces the risk of the cartridge becoming loose inside the nozzle. The cartridge (3) prevents the film or sensor from being installed in the wrong direction, color or It may also include a geometric index. The edges of the cartridge (3), film or sensor 7 with a soft surround that separates its sharp edges from the oral tissues of the child patient. It can be equipped with this protection. This enclosure provides protection during contact with the cheek, palate, and gums. It reduces the pressure that may build up. The system can use replaceable cartridges or a size adapter (9). Replaceable cartridge or size adapter (9), different film or sensor 5 of the same main body This allows for use with various sizes. Thus, size 0, 1 and 2 film or sensor. With their formats, cartridges suitable for both left and right-handed applications can be connected to the system. The cartridge or adapter (9) is made in a locked and indexed structure, the wrong cartridge This reduces usage and the risk of the cartridge being unintentionally detached. In the configuration using a wired digital sensor, the cartridge (3), intraoral body (1), 10 sensor cable on safety flange (2) or articulated steering arm (5) A steering channel or clip (13) may be found. Steering channel or clip (13) directs the sensor cable from the inside of the mouth to the outside of the arm. Thus the cable creates a pulling force inside the mouth and the film or sensor is adjusted The distortion of the angle is reduced. 15 The articulated steering arm (5) located outside the mouth is mechanical or micro-motorized. In the external mechanism section where the fine adjustment module (10) is located It is positioned. One end of the steering lever (5) can be held by the technician. or creating a rotatable coupling section while the other end is ball-jointed or multi-axial. It is mechanically connected to the angle adjustment mechanism (6). To the steering lever (5) 20 The applied rotational, tilting, or change-of-direction movement determines the angle adjustment in question. via mechanism (6) to the cartridge carrier structure and the film or sensor attached to it It is transferred to the cartridge (3). Thus, the angular position of the cartridge (3) relative to the target tooth axis The orientation is changed from outside the mouth. The steering lever (5) is rigid, single-axis. 25 in the form of a movable, multi-part or adjustable carrier structure It can be configured. The arm length can be selected between 30-120 mm. Desired Once the approximate angle is obtained, angle locking or torque limiting friction adjustment is possible. By activating the system (7), the movement of the angle adjustment mechanism (6) is restricted, then through the fine adjustment module (10) the angular position of the cartridge (3) is smaller Step-by-step correction is possible. 30 Ball-joint or multi-axis angle adjustment mechanism (6), with steering lever (5) The cartridge forms a mechanical motion transmission link between the carrier structure and the ball. In a structure using a joint, the mechanism consists of a spherical joint element and this element. It includes a partially surrounding joint socket. The spherical joint element's joint 8 Turning and tilting within its housing, the movement applied to the steering arm (5) It enables the transfer of cartridges to the carrier structure around multiple axes. Ball- The joint diameter can be selected between 4-18 mm. The angle adjustment mechanism (6) is located outside the mouth. in the remaining external mechanism section, inside the body of the fine adjustment module (10) or It can be positioned adjacent to the fuselage in question. 5 Angle locking or torque limiting friction adjustment device (7), via joint roughly adjusting the angle created and maintaining it during shooting. It provides angle adjustment and locking via a manual dial that can be turned by the user. lever, friction clamping nut, gear click mechanism, cam lock, spring-loaded clamping, 10 using a bolt-on lock, indexed stop or torque-limiting lock. This can be achieved. The approximate angular position of the film or sensor can be adjusted manually via the lever. the position is created, then the locking mechanism (7) is engaged and the joint is activated Involuntary movement is restricted. Thus, the adjusted film or sensor angle is used for shooting. angular positioning that may occur in mobile pediatric patients is protected throughout. Losses and the associated need for re-engineering can be reduced. Torque limiting lock 15 In the configuration used, the joint is adjusted to the specified force level. It maintains its position. The joint may become injured as a result of a child's sudden head or jaw movement. With the application of a greater force, the joint can slide in a controlled manner. This controlled sliding avoids excessive force on the film or sensor cartridge (3) and intraoral tissues. It reduces transmission. 20 The system can optionally be mechanical, micro-motorized, or a combination of mechanical and micro-motorized. a hybrid fine-tuning module with motorized adjustment elements together (10) It can be used. Fine adjustment module (10), initial positioning and coarse angle After the adjustment, precise correction of the angular position of the film or sensor is made. This ensures that the technician places the device back into the child's mouth for the final position correction. There is no need to intervene. Fine adjustment module in the mechanical structure. (10), accessible from outside the mouth and on the same axis of rotation as the coarse adjustment lever or It may include a micro-adjustment knob positioned concentrically along this axis. In the micro motor configuration, the fine adjustment module (10) consists of a 3-12 V DC motor and a gearbox. worm gear, gear pair, clutch, output shaft, rack, flexible shaft, Bowden cable or IP-30 It may include one or more of the drive and transmission elements. The subject is a ball-joint transmission element that creates mechanical or motorized motion. or by transmitting it to the multi-axis angle adjustment mechanism (6) or to the steering lever (5) 9 making small-step precise corrections to the angular position of the film or sensor It makes it possible. In the configuration where the micro motor fine adjustment module (10) is located, RF or A wired remote command receiver unit (11) can be used. Remote command receiver unit (11), 5 with RF, Bluetooth Low Energy, infrared or wired button control structure. It is possible. The command given by the technician is received by the remote command receiving unit (11) The received command is transmitted to the fine-tuning module (10). The fine-tuning module (10) receives the command. by changing the hinge angle, the final position correction of the film or sensor. It is carrying out. Disposable sterile covers or replaceable 10-piece sheets are used on parts that come into contact with the patient. The contact piece (12) can be used. A single-use sterile piece can be placed on the intraoral body (1). A case can be fitted, a replaceable silicone cover can be used, or a film or... The sensor cartridge (3) can be made entirely disposable. The cleanable rigid housing is autoclavable or suitable for low-temperature sterilization. 15 made of suitable PP, PEEK, medical grade polyamide or similar material It can be manufactured. The elastomer section that comes into contact with the patient is replaceable contact material. Part (12) can be arranged in the form of. These arrangements control infection. and supports its practical application in clinical use. Distracting color or shape elements can be added to the safety flange (2). In the oral cavity (1), a lip support that increases the child's grasping reflex 20 These elements can be created. These elements, along with a pacifier-like oral cavity, can be used to create the child. It can be used to make it easier for the patient to accept the system. The first step in using the system will be a periapical bite-wing procedure. or cartridge suitable for the selected occlusal shot and the film or sensor size to be used (3) or size adapter (9) is selected. Film or digital sensor, cartridge tongue, compression 25 the clip is attached to the cartridge via an elastic scoop or magnetic retaining element. is positioned. The color or geometric index indicates the correct orientation of the film or sensor. It shows the insertion process. The cartridge is then inserted into the main unit via a latch or lock. It is fixed to the body. If a wired digital sensor is used, the sensor cable is sensor cable 30. It is directed out of the mouth through the guiding channel or clip (13). Safety rope, bracelet or external fastening element (8), safety flange (2) or inside body ring, hole, channel or lock slot located on the connected external connection point It is connected. The child patient placed the pacifier-like intraoral body (1) between his lips and teeth. It receives the pressure applied by the teeth. The soft padded bite area (4) It distributes and reduces the slippage of the intraoral body. Safety flange (2) lip remaining outside the line and the intraoral body (1) moving further back physically It limits it as follows. The safety link (8) is accessible from the outside. 5 is being held. The technician moves the articulated steering lever (5) which is outside the mouth. angular position of the film or sensor cartridge (3) relative to the target tooth axis It is adjusting. Once the film or sensor is positioned correctly, the angle lock or torque is 10. The limited friction adjustment mechanism (7) is activated. Thus, the adjusted angle It is protected during the shooting process. If fine adjustment is required, the mechanical adjustment knob can be used. Micromotor fine adjustment is used via remote command receiver unit (11) A command is sent to module (10). In this way, the child's mouth is intervened again. The final angular position correction of the film or sensor is made without further ado. 15 Dental X-ray taken after positioning and locking are complete. This is being performed. If the child patient makes a sudden movement during the extraction, the torque will be increased. The configuration uses a limited joint, allowing the film or sensor to slide in a controlled manner. It reduces the transfer of excessive force to its socket. After the extraction is complete... system, safety flange (2), external mechanism housing or hinged 20 outside the mouth back out of the mouth in one piece in a controlled manner via the steering lever (5) is being received. Thanks to this mechanical architecture, the pacifier-like intraoral body (1) and the pediatric mouth Acceptance and stabilization, first stage back progress with wide safety flange (2). Limitation, safety link (8) and second stage safety, articulated steering lever 25 (5) and attendant hand with ball-joint or multi-axis angle adjustment mechanism (6). extraoral positioning and locking arrangement (7) that does not require during shooting Angular stability is provided within the same system. Optional mechanical or micro- The motorized fine adjustment module (10) is the final step without any further intervention in the patient's mouth. It allows for angular position correction. 30

Claims

11 REQUESTS 1. During intraoral dental X-ray imaging in pediatric patients, a film or digital image is taken. used to position and secure the sensor inside the mouth It is a retaining and stabilizing system, and its feature is; 5 - intraoral stabilization by placing the device between the child's lips and teeth. intraoral body structured to provide (1), - in the continuation of the intraoral body (1), outside the lip line during use will remain and the intraoral body (1) will physically move backward 10 positioned to create a limiting mechanical stop surface wide safety flange (2), - inside the mouth to move the film or digital sensor to the target location lockable pediatric film or digital sensor cartridge (3) attached to the body (1), - to distribute the pressure applied by the upper and lower teeth and the intraoral body (1) teeth 15 soft-cushioned surfaces structured to reduce slippage between them Bite area (4), - a gripping section with one end accessible from outside the mouth, the other end mechanically to ball-joint or multi-axis angle adjustment mechanism (6) By connecting and transferring the applied motion to it to the cartridge (3), the film or 20 that allows the angular orientation of the digital sensor to be changed from outside the mouth. articulated steering arm (5), - mechanical between the articulated steering arm (5) and the structure carrying the cartridge (3) Ball-joint or multi-axis angle adjustment forming a motion transmission link mechanism (6), - The angle created via the angle adjustment mechanism (6) is 25 during shooting angle limiting the movement of the angle adjustment mechanism (6) for its protection Locking or torque limiting friction adjustment system (7) and, - safety flange (2) or external connection point connected to the mouth body (1) By attaching it to the ring, hole, channel, or lock slot on the system a safety cord, collar or 30 that keeps it in a position where it can be held from the outside It is characterized by containing an external fastening element (8).

2. According to Claim 1, it is a retaining and stabilizing system, and its features include: medical silicone, TPE. or an elastomer outer sheath made of at least one of the TPU materials, PP, PEEK 12 or a rigid core made of at least one medical-grade polyamide material It is characterized by containing an intraoral body (1) containing a carrier.

3. According to claim 1, it is a retaining and fixing system, the characteristic of which is that it remains inside the mouth. section has 18-35 mm width, 10-28 mm height and 3-12 mm thickness It is characterized by containing an intraoral body (1). 5 4. According to claim 1, it is a retaining and stabilizing system, the characteristic of which is that it comes into contact with the patient. surfaces with Shore A hardness range of 30-70 and elongating towards the root of the tongue It is characterized by having a restricted intraoral body (1).

5. According to Claim 1, it is a retaining and stabilizing system, the feature of which is; the child's natural mouth 10 convex, oval and anatomically transitional shapes to take advantage of grasping behavior by having an intraoral body (1) with at least one lip gripping surface It is characteristic.

6. According to claim 1, it is a retaining and fixing system, characterized by its upper and lower teeth. embossed, grooved and honeycomb to distribute the pressure applied by It is characterized by containing a bite area (4) with at least one of its tissues. 15 7. It is a retaining and fixing system according to claim 1, and its characteristics are; circular, oval and by including a wide safety flange (2) which has at least one of the butterfly forms It is characteristic.

8. According to Claim 1, it is a retaining and fixing system, the feature of which is; to the clinical gown, technician A safety lanyard, wristband, or break cord that can be attached to a glove or an external grip point. 20 Safety connection in the form of a controlled strap or external fastener (8) It is characterized by its inclusion.

9. A retaining and fixing system according to Claim 1, its characteristic is; film of sizes 0, 1 and 2 or Compatible with various sensor formats, interchangeable, and suitable for right or left-handed use. It is characterized by containing a rotatable cartridge (3). 25 10. A holding and fixing system according to Claim 1, its feature is; film or digital sensor. cartridge tongue, compression clip, elastic scoop or magnetic interlocking to hold in place. at least one of the retaining elements and the cartridge (3) unintentionally detached from the main body by containing a cartridge (3) which includes a latch or lock that prevents separation It is characterized by 30.

11. A retaining and fixing system according to Claim 1, its characteristic is; film or digital film with color or geometric index that prevents sensor from being installed in the wrong direction or cartridge that separates the hard corners of the digital sensor from the oral tissues (3) It is characterized by its inclusion. 13 12. It is a retaining and fixing system according to Claim 1, and its characteristic is that it is made of the same intraoral body. (1) Locked and indexed, enabling use with different film or sensor sizes. It is characterized by having a replaceable cartridge or size adapter (9) in its structure.

13. According to claim 1, it is a retaining and stabilizing system, characterized by its wired digital sensor. Cartridge (3) for guiding the cable from inside the mouth to the outside arm, inside the mouth 5 on the housing (1), safety flange (2) or articulated steering arm (5) by including the sensor cable routing channel or clip (13) It is characteristic.

14. A retaining and fixing system according to claim 1, characterized by being rigid and uniaxial. movable, multi-part or adjustable carrier structure and 30-120 mm 10 It is characterized by having an articulated steering arm (5) of a certain length.

15. According to claim 1, it is a retaining and stabilizing system, characterized by a spherical joint. a joint element and a joint socket that partially surrounds the said joint element containing and rotating of the global joint element within the joint housing and by tilting, the movement is transferred to the cartridge (3) around multiple axes 15 by including the ball-joint type angle adjustment mechanism (6) It is characteristic.

16. It is a retaining and fixing system according to claim 1, and its feature is determined by the user. rotatable manual lever, friction clamping nut, gear click mechanism, cam lock, spring-loaded clamping, screw-type lock, indexed stop or torque limiting 20 an angle locking or torque limiting friction adjustment system that includes at least one of the locking mechanisms. (7) is characterized by its inclusion.

17. A retaining and stabilizing system according to claim 16, whose characteristic is the specified force. The angle adjustment mechanism (6) maintains its adjusted position up to the level and The torque that allows controlled sliding if the specified force level is exceeded is 25. It is characterized by having a limiting lock.

18. It is a retaining and fixing system according to claim 1, and its characteristic is that it is the initial After positioning and rough angle adjustment, the angular position of the film or digital sensor mechanical, micro-motorized or for making precise adjustments in position Hybrid fine-tuning 30 that combines mechanical and micro-motor adjustment elements. It is characterized by containing module (10).

19. According to claim 18, it is a retaining and fixing system, the characteristic of which is that it is located outside the mouth. accessible and on the same axis of rotation as the coarse adjustment lever or the aforementioned 14 It has a micro-adjustment knob positioned concentrically with the axis. It is characterized by containing a mechanical fine adjustment module (10).

20. According to claim 18, it is a holding and fixing system, characterized by having a 3-12 V DC motor. gearbox, worm gear, gear pair, clutch, output shaft, rack, flexible shaft, Micro 5, which includes at least one Bowden cable or pull-cord transfer element. It is characterized by containing a motorized fine-tuning module (10).

21. According to claim 20, it is a retaining and fixing system, the characteristics of which are determined by the technician. RF transmits the given command to the micro motor fine-tuning module (10), Bluetooth Low Energy has an infrared or wired button control structure. It is characterized by containing a remote command receiving unit (11). 10 22. According to claim 1, it is a retaining and stabilizing system, the characteristic of which is that it comes into contact with the patient. Disposable sterile covers or replaceable contact pieces used in the sections. (12) is characterized by its inclusion.

23. According to claim 22, it is a retaining and fixing system, its feature being an intraoral body (1) disposable sterile drape, replaceable silicone cover or 15 at least one of the completely disposable film or sensor cartridges (3) It is characterized by its inclusion.

24. A retaining and fixing system according to claim 1, characterized by being autoclavable or PP, PEEK, or medical-grade polyamide suitable for low-temperature sterilization. 20 by containing a cleanable rigid body made of at least one of the materials. It is characteristic.

25. A retaining and stabilizing system according to Claim 1, the characteristic of which is that it does not have a distracting color or safety flange (2) with shape elements and which enhances the child's grasping reflex by including at least one of the intraoral bodies (1) with lip support It is characterized by... 25

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