Nasal Bones Flashcards
1
Q
What projection do we use to get AP nasal bones
A
Waters
2
Q
What must be included on an AP Nasal bone waters
A
Entire nasal septum, half the orbits
3
Q
What needs to be included in lateral nasal bones
A
Anterior nasal spine, soft tissue of nose… Frontal suture to acanthion
4
Q
What is a panogram/panorex
A
The method of getting a mandible x-ray. Also called an OPG or Orthopantomogram
5
Q
What is a too smiley panorex indicative of
A
the chin is tucked down too much
6
Q
What is a too frowney panorex indicative of
A
Chin is too high
7
Q
Why might the borders of a panogram be distorted and have artifacting
A
If the chin was not extended forward enough from the spine
8
Q
What is the CR for a mandible x-ray
A
Parallel to OML entering the acanthion
9
Q
What is included on mandible x-ray
A
TMJ to mentum
