10/15: Occlusal Radiology Flashcards
maxilla cross section
max cross-section
max cross-section
max lateral cross
max top
max top
max top
mand cross
mand lateral
mand lateral
mand top
lateral cephalogram
lateral cephalometric
PA skull
waters’ skull
submentovertex
What are the film PSPP sizes?
0
1
2
4
What happens if you expose a PSP to light and then take an X-ray?
X-ray will turn out darker
What are the indications/advantages to using Occlusal radiographs?
Hard to open jaw
Larger segments of jaw to be examined
What are the types of occlusal radiographs?
Cross-section
Lateral cross-section
Anterior topographical
When taking a cross-section of the maxilla, what should you have?
65-70 degree
Bridge of nose
When taking a lateral cross-section of the maxilla, what should you have?
55-60 degree
Posterior maxilla
When taking the anterior topographical of the maxilla, what should you have?
55-60 degree
¼ to ½ in above tip of nose
When taking a cross-sectional of the mand, what should you have?
Perpendicular to plate
Between mand molars