Axiolateral Mandible

Question 1

What is the central ray angle for the axiolateral projection of the mandibular rami?

Answer 1

25 degrees cephalic

Question 2

What is the central ray location for the axiolateral projection of the mandibular rami?

Answer 2

Through rami of interest

Question 3

Why is a central ray angle used for the axiolateral projection of the mandibular rami?

Answer 3

push unaffected side up over affected side

Question 4

How is the patient’s head positioned for the axiolateral projection of the mandibular rami?

Answer 4

Chin up

Question 5

How should the mandibular rami be positioned in relation to the IR?

Answer 5

long axis of mandibular body parallel to long axis of IR

Question 6

How do you decide which lateral position should be used when performing an axiolateral projection of the mandibular rami?

Answer 6

If right injury - do right lateral
If left injury - do left lateral