Axiolateral oblique Mandible

Question 1

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

Answer 1

25 degrees cephalic

Question 2

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

Answer 2

Through mandibular body on unaffected side

Question 3

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

Answer 3

To push unaffected side up

Question 4

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

Answer 4

Rotate 30 degrees towards IR so mandibular body is parallel

Question 5

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

Answer 5

Parallel to IR

Question 6

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

Answer 6

Right injury = right lateral
Left injury = left lateral