Lecture 3 Radiographic anatomy part 1 Flashcards
What is the labelled arrow?
Root canal
Labelled arrow?
Root canal
Are these root canals visible in the last 2 mm?
Is the cementum discernible?
Frequently not visible in the last 2 mm.
Cementum is not discernible since it has same density of dentine.
What is this?
Cervical burnout.
- Overexposure of lateral portion of roots between enamel and alveolar crest.
What is this?
Cervical burnout
Labelled arrow?
Lamina dura
Name the labelled arrows
Lamina dura
- Visualization depends on the orientation of the beam and shape of tooth/root
Name this supporting structure
Alveolar crest
Name this supporting structure
Alveolar crest
Name this supporting structure
Periodontal ligament space
Name this supporting structure
Periodontal ligament space
Name this supporting structure
Periodontal ligament space - may appear double depending on the anatomy of the root
Describe what’s happening here
Periodontal ligament space may appear double depending on the anatomy of the root.
Name this supporting structure
Trabecular or cancellous bone
Name this supporting structure
Cancellous bone - small trabecular (marrow) space as pointed by arrow.
Name this supporting structure
Cancellous bone - aroow is pointing to large trabecular (marrow) spaces
Name the arrow pointed structure
Intermaxillary suture - also called the median suture
Name this structure pointed by arrows
Intermaxillary suture - also called the median suture
Name the arrow pointed structure and describe
Anterior nasal spine - opaque, irregular and V-shaped
Name this structure pointed by arrows
Anterior floor of the nasal cavity
Name the arrow pointed structure
Anterior floro of the nasal cavity