Object Localization

Question 1

What is right angle imaging?

Answer 1

Using two images with views perpendicular to each other to localize an image

Question 2

What is the SLOB rule?

Answer 2

Same Lingual Opposite Buccal

If the xray machine moves left, an object in the buccal will move right compared to an object lingual to it

Question 3

What is the recommended alteration in the horizontal angulation for identification of two or more canals?

Answer 3

between 20 and 40 degrees

Question 4

Which way will the roots of teeth appear to lean compared to the movement of the xray tube?

Answer 4

Roots will appear to tilt in the opposite direction of the xray tube movement

Question 5

Which way will the zygomatic process move in relation to the roots of maxillary molars?

Answer 5

The zygomatic process is a buccal structure so it will move opposite the tube

Question 6

Which way will the anterior border of the ramus move in relation to the mandibular molars?

Answer 6

Opposite the tube