Localisation Flashcards
1
Q
What is localisation?
A
Finding the exact position of a structure that can not be seen clinically
Overcoming limitation of 2D picture
Assessing relationships of one structure to another
Building up 3D image
2
Q
When would localisation be indicated?
A
Assessing Buccal- palatal relationship of unerupted teeth Position of foreign bodies Expansion or destruction of bone Position of salivary calculi Separating multiple roots re. RCT assessing displacement of fractures
3
Q
What are parallax views
A
2 views taken of same object with a change in the angulation of the beam
