7 - Anatomy of facial radiographs and CBCT Flashcards
1
Q
What can be visualised from a lateral radiograph?
A
- full skull
- facial bones
- soft tissues
- good for examining skeletal relationship
2
Q
What can be visualised from a front view straight radiograph?
A
- ramus and body mandible
- cannot view anterior mandible or condyle
3
Q
What can be visualised from a front view tilted radiograph?
A
Maxillary sinuses
3
Q
How thick are CBCT slices?
A
0.4mm or thinner
4
Q
What are the different views of CBCT?
A
- axial
- sagittal (lateral)
- coronal (frontal)
5
Q
Define axial.
A
Across long axis of body, view as if looking down at top of head
6
Q
Define sagittal.
A
Slices along long axis of body, view as if looking at the side of head
7
Q
Define coronal.
A
Slices along long axis of body, view as if looking at face
