PID's / Cones

ROUND POSITION INDICATING DEVICE
(OPEN END LEAD-LINED CONE)

The Margraf PID's (cones) are available for all makes and models of dental x-ray units whether new or old.

For maximum protection from x-radiation exposure, Margraf PID's are designed to exceed all federal and state requirements.

Our PID's are completely Lead Lined to eliminate scatter and secondary x-radiation, yet are light in weight.

Available in three lengths:

• The SHORT PID (8" Source-to-Skin Distance) is for the bisecting angle technique, or the standard practice of the profession
• The INTERMEDIATE PID (12" S.S.D.) is used where operatory space is limited and the LONG CONE technique is desired.
• The LONG PID (16" S.S.D.) is for the Long Cone Paralleling technique, or where undistorted x-rays are desired.

Measurements and What They Mean

AFD = Anode to Film Distance
SSD = Source (Anode) to Skin Distance

Short, Intermediate and Long designation is based on the combination of PID length, kVp and AFD of each individual machine.

FFD = Focal to Film Distance

"Overall Length" dimensions are to the nearest 1/8".