Occlusal and Skull Radiography Flashcards
What are the film/PSPP sizes?
0: Pediatric
1: Anterior PA, Pediatric
2: Standard
3: Special BW (no longer in common use)
4: Occlusal
What are the advantages of occlusal radiographs?
- Larger size receptors allow larger segments of the jaw to be examined.
- For use when patients are unable to open mouth wide enough for peri-apicals due to pain, trismus, etc
What are the clinical indications for occusal radiography?
- Roots, impactions, supernumeraries
- Foreign bodies
- Localization of stones in ducts
- Alteration to cortical bone
- Sinus and nasal integrity
- Fractures
- Extent of pathoses
What are the three different types of maxillary occlusal radiography?
- Standard Cross-Sectional
- Lateral (right/left) Cross-sectional
- Anterior Topographical
What are the three different types of mandibular occlusal radiography?
- Standard Cross-Sectional
- Lateral (right/left) Cross-Sectional
- Anterior Topographical
What is the vertical angle of the standard cross-sectional maxillary occlusal radiograph?
(+) 65 to 70 degrees
(pointed downward)
Where is the central ray (CR) placed for the standard cross-sectional maxillary occlusal radiograph?
bridge of nose and center of PSP Plate
What is the vertical angle of the lateral cross-sectional maxillary occlusal radiograph?
(+)55-60 degrees
(pointed downward)
Where is the central ray (CR) placed for the lateral cross-sectional maxillary occlusal radiograph?
posterior maxilla
What is the vertical angle of the anterior topographical maxillary occlusal radiograph?
(+) 55 to 60 degrees
(pointed downward)
Where is the central ray (CR) placed for the anterior topographical maxillary occlusal radiograph?
¼ to ½ inches above tip of nose
What type of radiograph is this?
standard cross-sectional maxillary occlusal radiograph
What type of radiograph is this?
lateral cross-sectional maxillary occlusal radiograph
What type of radiograph is this?
anterior topographical maxillary occlusal radiograph
What is the vertical angle of the standard cross-sectional mandibular occlusal radiograph?
perpendicular to PSP
Where is the central ray (CR) placed for the standard cross-sectional mandibular occlusal radiograph?
between mandibular first molars; along mid-sagittal plane; move beam away about 2 inches or 5cm
What type of film must you use for occlusal radiographs?
you must use PSP or film for occlusal radiographs because no company makes solid state occlusal sensors because they wouldn’t make enough money (not enough demand)