LP2 Chapter 21 Flashcards
What does the term occlusal refer to?
Chewing surfaces of the posterior teeth.
What size receptor is recommended for use with the occlusal technique in the adult patient?
Size 4
What size film is recommended for use with the occlusal technique in the pediatric patient with primary dentition?
Size 2
How is the patient’s head positioned before exposing a maxillary occlusal film?
Upper arch parallel to the floor.
What are the uses for the occlusal film?
To examine large areas of the maxilla and mandible.
Stat the vertical angulation used for the maxillary occlusal topographic projection.
+65
State the vertical angulation used for the maxillary occlusal lateral projection.
+60
State the vertical angulation used for the mandibular occlusal topographic projection.
-55
State the vertical angulation used for the mandibular occlusal cross-sectional projection.
90
State the vertical angulations used for maxillary and mandibular occlusal pediatric projections.
Maxillary +60
Mandibular -55
