Must knows Flashcards
Occlusal and Bitewings
Useful information that can be detected on a bitewing radio graph.
Using a size 2 film for posterior bitewings in adults but in a vertical direction.
An intraoral radiographic projection that can be used to look for horizontal displacement of a mandibular fracture.
The intraoral technique that can be used to examine the floor of the mouth bilaterally for sialoliths (salivary stones) with reference to the “film” size, film placement, patient position, projection of the central ray, adjustment of the exposure time and how the image should be viewed.
The maxillary cross sectional view (upper standard occlusal) projection with reference to the its main indications and the technique, (patient position, “film” size, film placement, projection of the central ray).
Pneumatization
Expansion of sinus wall into surrounding bone usually in areas where teeth have been lost prematurely. I t increases with age
Detection of caries
40% demineralization is required for definitive decision on caries
